Overload in Cyberpunk 2077

Overload is a significant concept in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, particularly in relation to cyberware and quickhacks.

Canto Mk.6 Cyberdeck

The Canto Mk.6 is a Cyberdeck Operating System designed by Militech. It features 10 RAM units, 4 quickhack slots, and a buffer size of 12. Installing the Canto Mk.6 requires 33 Cyberware Capacity. This Cyberdeck grants access to the Blackwall Gateway quickhack and is considered an urban legend by many netrunners and collectors. It was never mass-produced, and experts believe it exists in a very limited series. The crafting specification can be found in the Cynosure Facility's Experimental Prototyping lab, and components looted from the Militech Cerberus are needed to unlock certain features.

Quickhacks and Their Effects

Quickhacks are an equipment type in Cyberpunk 2077 that can be installed inside a cyberdeck. Each quickhack has a duration, an upload time, and a RAM cost. They can deal damage, apply debuffs, or allow stealthy actions. Notably, the Overheat quickhack sets enemies on fire, while Short Circuit deals damage to mechanical enemies. The Blackwall Gateway quickhack is particularly lethal, causing damage to cyberware and neural systems.

Cyberpsychosis

Cyberpsychosis is a mental illness caused by an overload of cybernetic augmentations, affecting individuals modified with cybernetics. Symptoms include impulsive outbursts and a loss of identity. Those afflicted, known as cyberpsychos, often view regular people as weak. Treatment is available, but there is no real cure. The condition has become a significant issue in the technology-saturated world of Cyberpunk, with specialized police units like MaxTac tasked with subduing or eliminating cyberpsychos.

Minor Jobs and Their Relevance

Minor Jobs, also known as Minor Quests, are stand-alone quests in Cyberpunk 2077 that have little to no relation to the main quest. They are often given by important story characters and can involve various tasks, including interactions with the Aldecaldos and other factions.