Cyberpunk 2077 had the kind of hype surrounding it in 2020 that most other games have never enjoyed. Apart from being one of the most ambitious games to be promised, it also got delayed well into the Holiday season. Nevertheless, even with all the delays, the game has maintained its top pop culture status.
That wouldn’t have been possible without the patron saint of action and sci-fi cinema, Keanu Reeves. He’s the most popular advertiser for the game and even made it into the narrative with his own character. Of course, as with all saints, Keanu has some followers and those faithful zealots should always pay homage and respect to him in the form of, well, memes.
Updated January 9th, 2021 by Saim Cheeda: The release of Cyberpunk 2077 has been met with a lukewarm response, as PC gamers have been happy with its performance while console fans have been disappointed with the many issues found. However, Keanu Reeves’ role in the game remains much beloved and is the only thing that’s still uniting fans. Due to this, it’s worth checking out some further memes involving the actor that are absolutely hilarious.
15 Nobody Tells Keanu What To Do
While Keanu Reeves is simply an actor appearing in a game, that’s not the status fans perceive him as. Instead, it’s more like Keanu being the one to steer the game toward the fans, as his appearance is what’s turned Cyberpunk 2077 into a must-have title.
To this end, this meme argues that Keanu is well aware of the pull he possesses, to the point where he’s confronted the developers themselves to let them know that they’re not in charge and that he’s the one everyone agrees to be the main player.
14 Norman’s In Danger
It’s become very common to see celebrities popping in video games these days, with Norman Reedus from The Walking Dead having starred in Death Stranding earlier. While some might have thought this was the ultimate fan service, Keanu Reeves’ appearance in Cyberpunk 2077 blew that out over completely.
Had video games qualified as crushes, there’s no doubt gamers would have turned their affections toward Cyberpunk 2077 due to Keanu’s presence. His arrival at E3 was more than enough proof that fans completely fawned over him.
13 Memes Above All Else
There was no question about there being memes celebrating Keanu Reeves’ role in Cyberpunk 2077 when it was announced, the only question was just how many would be created by fans. The incredible reception to Keanu’s announcement motivated gamers to pull out all the stops.
Looking at things this way, Keanu would probably have changed his dialogue from the trailer to the one in this meme, as the sheer number of memes to surf made it at least a two-man job.
12 The Real Reason
According to the creator of this meme, all the improvements in graphics in the last decade and a half have been to accommodate the release of Cyberpunk 2077. The reason for this was to improve upon the graphical work on Keanu Reeves in The Matrix.
This game was considered pretty good for its time, but didn’t do Keanu’s likeness justice as he didn’t appear entirely authentic. To right this wrong, the industry must have gone through an entire evolution just to make Keanu stand out in the Cyberpunk 2077 trailer.
11 No One Makes Fun Of The Game In Front Of Keanu
The scale of the title made many doubt its validity, who turned out to be right since Cyberpunk 2077 massively disappointed on consoles. However, the developers don’t need to worry, not when Keanu Reeves is there to defend the game.
He doesn’t even need to say anything, as him being in the game itself is reason for many to overlook Cyberpunk 2077’s faults. If there’s a visual representation of what this situation means, look no further than this meme which sums it up pretty well.
10 It Was… Breathtaking
One of the finest moments ever in the history of the gaming industry back in 2019 was when CD Projekt RED finally unwrapped what they were up to last year. And boy did they do it in the grandest way possible.
A stunning trailer, a huge conference, and a release date which was revealed by none other than Keanu Reeves himself. It was enough to make all other game developers rethink their strategy about marketing and winning the hearts of their customers and patrons.
9 In Keanu We Trust
Before Cyberpunk 2077 or even John Wick existed, there were already many crackpot conspiracy theories and striking photo evidence that Keanu Reeves might have been a vampire or at least an immortal Renaissance man.
It’s not entirely implausible but given how many times he’s been picked as the chosen one, it’s not hard to believe. That’s why the meme above pokes fun at how poetic it could be if Keanu were to still be alive come 2077, that’s not too much to ask for, is it?
8 Eh, Go Play Fortnite Or Something
Of course, there’s always a chance someone with fond memories of making fun of their siblings finds humor in Keanu’s posture. It’s proof that he’s the perfect idol since people can still make fun of him and worship him at the same time.
Case in point is how someone shrunk Keanu and made him look that one little brother back in your childhood days who always calls upon the parental authority to usurp the controller because two consoles for children are borderline spoiling them.
7 Wake Up!
It’s not just Cyberpunk 2077 who wholeheartedly took Keanu Reeves and transformed him into an in-game character to be ogled at. Fortnite also did this earlier but with John Wick, who practically revitalized the action movie genre.
Too bad a big chunk of Fortnite’s fan base didn’t appreciate the character. Or perhaps they were too young to appreciate just how much of a prophesized chosen one he is.
6 Meanwhile, In A Parallel Universe…
Ever since CD Projekt RED achieved legendary status in the gaming community as one of the few good or least evil video game makers, the industry got a little brighter. That’s especially with the generally exorbitant fees of video games from developers like EA or Activision.
That’s why it’s hard to imagine just how different it would have been if it wasn’t CD Projekt RED who made Cyberpunk. With how valuable Keanu is in marketing, most other corporations likely would have done what that deplorable meme above implies.
5 Why The Need For Such Torment?
When the developers revealed that Keanu has his own character in an RPG that gives players nigh-unparalleled freedom, the players were even more excited. After all, CD Projekt RED is also known for developing games where relationships and romance are commonplace.
That’s why it heartbreaking to find out that Johnny Silverhand, Keanu’s character, will be nothing but a mere hologram buzzing inside the player’s head. Hence, he’s by no means a romance-able NPC.
4 A Moment Of Silence For Console Players
Then again, one of the most active communities in the gaming industry is the modding scene, particularly for the PC community. These guys are the unsung heroes who oftentimes fix what the developers forgot to put in the game.
Hence, it’s not too far-fetched for some crafty modders to force their dating preferences into the game, which is Keanu. Too bad this might only be available for one gaming platform at it probably requires too much coding work.
3 His One “Wick-ness”
It has been well established in pop culture that Keanu Reeves is also one of the most effective faces of animal rights, particularly that of pet dogs. Anyone who fails to abide by such ethics and fair treatment gets a rightful serving of lead.
In case anyone forgets that Keanu means business when it comes to canines, then that meme above ought to remind everyone. Even if he’s not toting guns as John Wick, he’ll slap some kindness into anyone for disrespecting animal rights. Because the only way to stop violence is ultraviolence.
2 No U
Here’s why most of the mature or remotely adult gaming community loves Keanu right now. He loves them, us. One fan interrupts his speech with a fanatical shout and instead of ignoring it or getting annoyed like other stars, he reciprocates.
That scene combined with the innate aggressive air of the above meme’s source image makes the joke all the more entertaining. It practically turned the whole situation around— all that’s needed was a bit of Keanu affection.
1 Cities To Burn, Dragons To Kill, Or Is It The Other Way Around?
Last but not least, a crossover meme to win the hearts and minds of everyone still not sold on Keanu’s inclusion in Cyberpunk 2077 (if ever there’s any). It’s one of the most popular classics in gaming culture, introduced by The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s clunky but effective opening sequence.
What’s poetic is how both Skyrim and Cyberpunk 2077 are a decade apart. Skyrim marks the start of the 2010s while Cyberpunk 2077 marks the end of it, sort of. At least the Keanu reveal trailer did. Regardless, it will be time to soon wake the fudge up, samurai.
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