Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and founder and CEO of SpaceX, boasts that the upcoming Tesla Model S can actually run Cyberpunk 2077 on the car's interior screen. The recently unveiled new Tesla Model S, the first remodel of the vehicle since it launched in 2012, includes a number of fancy features such as a redesigned interior and an impressive powertrain.
Elon Musk is viewed as an eccentric figure, and he is known for keeping his finger on the pulse of popular culture. A cameo appearance in Iron Man 2 is just one example of the business magnate's many candid statements and appearances. Earlier this month Musk responded to repeated requests from a fan to use SpaceX's likeness in a game about Mars. Musk's cheeky assurance that he "probably won't sue" the developer befits his reputation, but the gesture does demonstrate an admiration for innovation and gaming. Even more recently Musk, in an unexpected move, helped a group of Redditors to massively increase the value of GameStop stock shares. The centi-billionaire, currently the richest man in the world, instigated this huge stock shift by simply tweeting a link to the WallStreetBets subreddit.
After revealing the brand new Plaid Tesla Model S via Twitter, Elon Musk specified that the vehicle's interior screen is capable of running CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077. The new Model S features a 17-inch portrait display with 2200x1300 resolution between the driver and passenger seats, as well as a supplementary display for passengers below the car's center console. Additional information from Tesla claims that the "Tesla Arcade" will enable in-car gaming that rivals current-gen consoles, featuring up to 10 teraflops of processing power and wireless controller compatibility. The ability to run Cyberpunk 2077, an extremely demanding game that released only one month ago, demonstrates the power of the Tesla Arcade.
In addition to using Cyberpunk to demonstrate the new Model S's gaming potential, Elon Musk had another encounter with the title late last year. After the tumultuous release of Cyberpunk 2077, which was highly crtiizced by players, Musk indicated that he was playing the title and experiencing several glitches himself. He began posting memes to his Twitter account, responding to other gamers who experienced difficulties and replying to posts from the game's development team.
Elon Musk is a well-known video game and pop culture fan, which allows him to easily connect with both his fanbase and potential customers. The claim that the new Tesla Model S can run Cyberpunk 2077 is a bold one, but Musk's previous accomplishments make it easy to believe. While it's not exactly clear how safe it will be to play video games while operating a vehicle, passengers will definitely be able to benefit from Elon Musk's focus on gaming. If the Tesla Arcade can effectively run Cyberpunk 2077, it's likely that the car will be able to run just about any title.