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Cyberpunk 2077 is a first-person action RPG set in the dystopian metropolis of Night City in the year 2077, a place where megacorporations rule, cybernetic enhancements blur the line between human and machine, and crime thrives in every neon-lit corner. You step into the role of V, a mercenary on the hunt for a legendary cyberware implant rumored to grant a form of immortality, setting off a journey that intertwines personal ambition, political intrigue, and survival.
Character creation is extensive, giving players full freedom to shape V's appearance, body type, hairstyle, clothing style, and even their “lifepath” backstory, which influences early dialogue and story routes. Instead of traditional locked classes, the game lets you mold V into one of three loose archetypes: the Techie, focused on engineering and gadgets; the Netrunner, a master of digital infiltration and hacking; or the Solo, a combat-driven merc excelling in weaponry and reflex-based fighting. Your build evolves through attributes including Body, Reflexes, Intelligence, Technical Ability, Cool, and the later-added Empathy, allowing a highly flexible approach to gameplay.
Upgrading V goes beyond leveling. You can install advanced cyberware implants at Ripperdocs scattered throughout the city, ranging from improved optics to reflex boosters and powerful combat enhancements. Some rare or experimental implants can only be found on the black market. Weapons are similarly customizable, with Gunsmiths offering upgrades that alter their stats, functionality, and even behavior. As you progress, you can shape V into anything from a stealthy hacker to a cybernetic powerhouse.
Night City itself is a fully explorable open world composed of six strikingly different districts. City Center stands as the gleaming corporate heart, while Pacifica shows the neglected ruins of abandoned development, now controlled by gangs. Watson is a packed hub of markets and street life; Westbrook mixes nightlife with luxury; Santo Domingo houses the city’s industrial backbone; and Heywood blends suburban living with its own turf wars. Beyond the city borders lie the Badlands, a harsh desert region defined by nomad clans, smuggling routes, and its own independent storyline. V can traverse all these areas by foot or using customizable cars and motorcycles, with both first- and third-person driving available. Apartments scattered throughout the city can be purchased and act as personal home bases for resting, storing gear, personalizing interiors, or pursuing romantic interactions with NPCs.
Immersion deepens through the game's dynamic systems. Night City features a full day-night cycle, shifting weather conditions, and NPC behaviors that respond to time and environment. The world incorporates multiple untranslated languages spoken by characters, which V can understand only by installing translator cyberware. Fixers throughout the city assign missions ranging from stealthy jobs to high-risk combat operations. Completing story missions earns Experience Points, which level up your attributes, while Street Cred from side activities unlocks new vendors, skills, and higher-tier jobs.
Throughout V's journey, a rotating cast of allies, associates, and rivals plays key roles, shaping missions and branching storylines. Night City offers a wide variety of activities such as street races, boxing matches, shooting challenges, hacking contracts, and more. Nearly every major choice influences the narrative, ultimately leading to several distinct endings shaped by your actions and alliances.
Following its launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has expanded significantly through major updates and new content. The Phantom Liberty expansion (2023) introduced Dogtown, an entirely new lawless district, along with a new Relic skill tree, weapons, vehicles, and storylines. Update 2.0 overhauled core systems including combat, AI, skill trees, and vehicle handling, while also establishing SSD requirements on PC. More recently, Update 2.3 (2025) added features like auto-driving, enhanced vehicle customization such as CrystalCoat finishes, new taxi options, and major improvements to photo mode. Technical upgrades such as AMD FSR 4, Intel XeSS 2.0, and console VRR were also implemented, and the game continues to receive further refinements and content.