Cyberpunk 2077: Difference between revisions

|platforms = Microsoft Windows<br>Apple MacOS<br>PlayStation 4<br>PlayStation 5<br>Xbox One<br>Xbox Series X<nowiki>|</nowiki>S<br>Nintendo Switch 2

|release_date = December 10, 2020<br>December 5, 2023 (Ultimate Edition)<br>June 5, 2025 (Switch 2)<br>July 17, 2025 (MacOS)

|genre = [[wikipedia:Action role-playing game|Action role-playing]]<br>[[wikipedia:Cyberpunk|Cyberpunk]]<br>[[wikipedia:Film noir|Noir]]

|rating = [[wikipedia:Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: M (17+)

[[wikipedia:Australian Classification Board|ACB]]: R 18+

[[wikipedia:PEGI|PEGI]]: 18

[[wikipedia:Computer Entertainment Rating Organization|CERO]]: Z (18+)<br>[[wikipedia:Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle|USK]]: 18

'''''Cyberpunk 2077''''' is an open-world, action-adventure role-playing video game, developed and published by [[CD Projekt RED]] that was released December 10, 2020. The game was [[Cyberpunk 2077 Reveal|announced]] during the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK5qvys_Jz4 2012 CD Projekt Red Summer Conference] as the official video game adaption of [[Mike Pondsmith]]'s pen and paper RPG {{CP|2020}}. An expansion for the videogame, called ''[[Phantom Liberty]]'', was released on September 26, 2023. An "Ultimate Edition", including the base game and its expansion released on December 5, 2023 alongside [[Patch 2.1]].

==Setting==

Cyberpunk 2077 is a continuation of the events of {{CP|2020}}, taking an alternate path to that of [[Cyberpunk V3.0]]. The game is set in the dystopian metropolis of [[Night City]], located in the [[North California|Free State of Northern California]]. Night City is located south of San Francisco around the area of Morro Bay, CA. During {{CP|2020}}, [[Night City]] is said to have a population of more than five million inhabitants. However, this number is suspected to be considerably larger in 2077.

Following an economic collapse sometime during the early 21st century, the [[United States of America|United States]] is forced to rely on large corporations to survive. These corporations deal in a wide range of areas, such as [[Cyberpunk 2077 Weapons|weapons]], [[robotics]], [[Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberware|cybernetics]], pharmaceuticals, communications, and biotechnology; many of these companies operate above the law.

The game follows the story of [[V]] — a hired gun on the rise in [[Night City]], the most violent and dangerous metropolis of the [[Corporations|corporate]]-ruled future. A robust [[Character Creation|character creator]] will allow players to choose V's gender, visual appearance, as well as historical background — all of which may influence the shape of the game.

The world is inspired by the works of authors such as [[wikipedia:William Gibson|William Gibson]] (author of ''[[wikipedia:Neuromancer|Neuromancer]]'') and [[wikipedia:Philip K. Dick|Phillip K Dick]], whose novel ''[[wikipedia:Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?|Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?]]'' and subsequent movie adaption ''[[wikipedia:Blade Runner|Blade Runner]]'' heavily influenced the creator, [[Mike Pondsmith]], in creating the original tabletop RPG.

==Plot==

===Prologue===

The player character V, is contracted along with [[Jackie Welles]], to steal an important piece of technology from the [[Arasaka Corporation]] - known as the ''chip of immortality'' - by fixer [[Dexter Deshawn]]. The duo manage to infiltrate the megacorp and steal the device but the plan goes awry and Jackie appears to die. After meeting with Dexter, V is betrayed and left for dead in a landfill, but manages to survive - possibly in-part due to the ''chip of immortality'' - and is haunted by the digital-ghost of iconic [[Rockerboy]], [[Johnny Silverhand]].

====[[The Corpo-Rat]]====

V starts in the [[Arasaka Tower]], where [[Arthur Jenkins]] gives them a job to take out another corporate employee. V arrives at [[Lizzie's Bar]] by AV and is accosted by several basketball players, whom they almost crushed by conducting an illegal landing on the basketball court. V enters the establishment and meets up with their old friend Jackie Welles, and the two begin to discuss.

Unfortunately for them both, their target has caught wind of the attempt and Arasaka personnel arrive. V's contract is terminated in full and they are nearly dragged away by the Arasaka goons, only for Jackie to step in and intimidate the Arasaka personnel into backing down. V has lost almost everything at this point - except for the 10,000 [[eurodollar]]s Jenkins gave them.

====[[The Nomad]]====

V, a lone nomad on their way to [[Night City]], has car issues on the border to the badlands and is forced to seek the services of a local mechanic. V managed to fix the vehicle before they are confronted by the local [[Andrew Jones|sheriff]] as they continue on towards Night City. V then has to head to a nearby radio mast to get in touch with someone from their clan in order to meet up with Jackie Welles on the outskirts and collect an Arasaka-owned cryo-storage container which must then be smuggled through the border checkpoint. Border security tips off Arasaka, however, and agents attempt to intercept V and Jackie before they can enter the city; a car chase ensues where V must use a [[DR5 Nova]] to take care of the pursuers.

After shaking the Arasaka pursuit, Jackie and V take a moment to inspect the cargo; it turns out to be an iguana of a species from the Lesser Antilles, one thought to be completely extinct.

====[[The Streetkid]]====

V is running a job for [[Kirk Sawyer]], who provides them with the technology to steal a high-end [[Rayfield Aerondight "Guinevere"]] owned by [[Kaoru Fujioka]]. V enters the car before they are stopped and held at gunpoint by Jackie Welles, who also intends to steal the car for his own purposes. Before he is successful, an [[NCPD]] squad show up, and busts the pair. The squad is led by Jackie's childhood acquaintance, [[Henry Stints|Inspector Stints]], who also recognizes V. Kaoru—the [[Arasaka]] employee—shows up and orders Stints to kill the pair and dump their bodies out at sea, as he does not wish to see them go to trial. Jackie and V are beaten up by the police, but are ultimately spared, and the two decide to join forces.

Cyberpunk is an open world, non-linear RPG with an FPS style in which players are able to customize their [[V (character)|character]] to suit their play style. Quests and objectives can be completed in a variety of different ways. One such example of gameplay is non-English speaking characters featured throughout [[Night City]].

The game was originally stated to be a single player experience with multiplayer elements. It was reported in early 2018 that the multiplayer components may have been scrapped,<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-03-22-sounds-like-cyberpunk-2077-decided-against-multiplayer Sounds like Cyberpunk 2077 decided against multiplayer]</ref> however in June 2018 CD Projekt stated that they had multiplayer "in R&D" but it would not be included for the game's launch.

 

 

===Attributes===

Player characters have [[Cyberpunk 2077 Attributes|attributes]] which can be raised via leveling and installing [[Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberware|cyberware]]. Skills and perks can also be selected; skills are related to performing actions - such as [[hacking]], crafting, specific [[Cyberpunk 2077 Weapons|weapons]], etc. - while perks can be unlocked with both [[Street Cred|Street Credit]] and Experience point's. There are five key attributes: [[Body]], [[Cool]], [[Intelligence]], [[Reflexes]], and [[Technical Ability]].

During [[Character Creation|character creation]], the player can select a gender and customize their character; customization can include depictions of breasts, buttocks, and genitalia, as well as various sizes and combinations of genitals. Options also include picking between a male or female sounding voice, while also adjusting the pitch.<ref>[https://metro.co.uk/2019/08/23/cyberpunk-2077-gamescom-2019-interview-paint-picture-let-player-interpret-10618408/ Cyberpunk 2077 Gamescom 2019 interview]</ref> Other tabs that have further customization options include Birth Record, Biometric Scan (face, hair, scars, coloration), Appearance (style, clothes, makeup, piercings, tattoos, mods), and Biostats.

One can also choose from a set of background stories ([[Nomad]], [[Streetkid (Lifepath)|Streetkid]], or [[Corporate]]) and other elements to fully flesh out their characters (like childhood hero, key life events, and what drove them to [[Night City]]).

===Exploration===

====Dialogue Options====

Cycle through dialogue options to select one. Gold dialogue options represent important choices that progress the conversation. Blue dialogue options represent choices that might reveal valuable information or lead to interesting interactions. Some of them tie into your life path. Some dialogue options will appear grayed out, meaning you do not meet the Attribute requirement necessary to make that choice.

Some dialogue points are time sensitive, as indicated by a status bar which depletes over time appearing above the available options. During this time, V much choose a dialogue option before the bar runs out, or the conversation will acknowledge V's lack of answer as a response itself.

Due to the gameplay mechanics, there no way to exit conversations other than V physically walking away; this will often prompt an annoyed or dismayed response from the character V was speaking with, but typically does not result in any negative consequences, and the conversation will continue or restart once V is back within speaking range. Characters will also acknowledge if V does not respond to their dialogue for an extended time, though, unlike the aforementioned time-sensitive dialogue points, this will not affect the conversation.

====Scanning====

Quick scan or enter scanning mode, which highlights objects of interest around you and can provide useful information about them.

====[[Cyberpunk 2077 Vehicles|Vehicles]]====

Interactions include: enter vehicle, exit vehicle, accelerate, brake, steer, handbrake, headlights, horn, and switch camera. Call for your active vehicle and it will automatically park in the nearest available slot, provided you have access to the street.

====[[Fast travel|Fast Travel]]====

As you explore Night City, you will come across and unlock Fast Travel Dataterms. Interact with the nearest Dataterm to view a map with all currently unlocked locations. Select one to travel there.

====Journal, Phone, Jobs====

The Journal contains information about available, active, and completed Jobs as well as their specific objectives. To access the Journal, open in the main menu.

 

 

 

 

==Visual Styles==

|-|Entropism=  

The look of poverty that derives from humans grappling with and struggling against technology and its unforgiving advance. It denotes a lack of design blending with a general poverty of means and ideas.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cyberpunkgame/ CyberpunkGame] on Twitter.com: ''"[https://twitter.com/cyberpunkgame/status/1313067011455569921 >ENTROPISM]"''</ref>

|-|Kitsch=  

The look of a long lost golden age on people entirely unwilling or unable to forget it. It's flashy, bold and usually cheap – filled with gold-plated cyberware, implants encased in brightly colored plastic and larger-than-life makeup.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cyberpunkgame/ CyberpunkGame] on Twitter.com: ''"[https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1139910434457313281 >KITSCH]"''</ref>

The look of global conflict and corporations jockeying for power. Cold, sharp and modern. Making everyone look as if they are ready to drop out of an AV's cargo door and head straight into combat.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cyberpunkgame/ CyberpunkGame] on Twitter.com: ''"[https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1140272823132254208 >NEOMILITARISM]"''</ref>

|-|Neokitsch=  

The look of infinite wealth and vanity. Synonymous with luxury, it has been blossoming among Night City's wealthiest elites – those who can afford to buy anything, who can afford to be anything they want to be.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cyberpunkgame/ CyberpunkGame] on Twitter.com: ''"[https://twitter.com/cyberpunkgame/status/1140635208149916 >NEOKITSCH]"''</ref>

==System Requirements==

===Windows===

!In-game<br>Graphics<br>Preset

!Expected<br>FPS

|Core i7-6700<br>Ryzen 5 1600

|Core i7-12700<br>Ryzen 7 7800X3D

|Core i9-12900<br>Ryzen 9 7900X

|Core i7-9700<br>Ryzen 5 5600

|Core i9-12900<br>Ryzen 9 7900X

|Core i9-12900<br>Ryzen 9 7900X

!Graphics<br>Card

|GeForce GTX 1060 6GB<br>Radeon RX580 8GB<br>Arc A380

|GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER<br>Radeon RX 5700 XT<br>Arc A770

|GeForce RTX 3080<br>Radeon RX 7900 XTX

|GeForce RTX 2060<br>Radeon RX 6800 XT<br>Arc A750

|GeForce RTX 3080Ti<br>Radeon RX 7900 XTX

==External Links==

*[https://www.cyberpunk.net Cyberpunk 2077 - Official Website]

==References==

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