Cyberpunk 2077 faced a disastrous launch with numerous bugs and performance issues but has since undergone significant improvements through patches and expansions, transforming it into a highly enjoyable game and a notable comeback story in the gaming industry.
A new free mod for Cyberpunk 2077 called 'Card Collection - Treasure Hunt' allows players to find and collect 100 hidden cards across Night City, rewarding them with in-game currency and offering a chance to win additional rewards by completing the collection, providing a fresh way for fans to engage with the game while awaiting future updates or a sequel.
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a multiplayer mod called CyberMP, currently in beta, which allows players to team up and explore Night City together, potentially transforming the game's experience once fully released.
CD Projekt Red released patch 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077, introducing an AutoDrive feature inspired by fan-made YouTube videos, along with new vehicles and improvements, enhancing exploration and gameplay experience across multiple platforms.
Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 update introduces self-driving cars, new vehicles, and enhanced photo and visual features, focusing on improved traversal and immersive experiences in Night City, with support for various gaming enhancements and fixes, launching on most platforms on July 17, except Switch 2 which will arrive later.
The article reviews the new free mod 'People of Night City' for Cyberpunk 2077, which adds immersive, lore-rich encounters to enhance the game's detailed Night City environment, reflecting themes of resilience and survival, and praised for its thoughtful addition to the game's storytelling and atmosphere.
After a troubled launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has seen significant updates, and fans are now excited about a mod that introduces multiplayer features, allowing players to explore Night City together, which could revive the game's popularity and enhance role-playing experiences. The mod is PC-only and still in development, but it has generated considerable enthusiasm among fans, with potential for official multiplayer in future versions.
A new free mod called 'Dark Future - Urban Survival Gameplay' for Cyberpunk 2077 enhances the game with new challenges and immersive gameplay, encouraging players to engage more deeply with the world, though it is only available for PC. The game itself offers extensive content, with a playtime ranging from 25 to over 100 hours, and is available on multiple platforms including PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The article suggests that CD Projekt Red should take inspiration from the hyper-detailed world of Kamurocho in the Yakuza series and consider reusing and evolving Night City in future Cyberpunk games, rather than creating entirely new locations. This approach would allow for efficient use of resources, enable players to revisit familiar places with new characters and stories, and potentially address the long development cycles of mega-sized games.
The new DLC for Cyberpunk 2077, titled Phantom Liberty, introduces a renewed Night City with revamped skills and reduced bugs. The expansion features a new location called Dogtown, which can be accessed early in the game and offers Bond-like infiltrations and intense dialogue options. Returning fans will also enjoy a special skill tree that complements the game's progression changes. Overall, the DLC has received positive reviews for its engaging storytelling and gameplay improvements.
A writer reflects on their experience of moving from a small town in Georgia to New York City and how the virtual city of Night City in the game Cyberpunk 2077 provided a sense of belonging and community that they longed for. Despite the flaws of the game, it resonated with their frustrations towards capitalism and the challenges they faced in their own life. While living in NYC, they still struggle to find a sense of "home" and often feel like they are just visiting. The writer finds solace in revisiting Cyberpunk 2077 and exploring Night City, as it allows them to imagine a life they dreamt of and reminds them of the human connections that can help navigate the challenges of late-stage capitalism.
Cyberpunk 2077 offers a variety of side-quests in Night City, with some standout options including Johnny Silverhand's quests that reveal new sides of Keanu Reeves' character and unlock a new ending path, Kerry Eurodyne's quests that explore art and aging in a capitalist hellscape, Judy Alvarez's questline that delves into better working conditions for sex workers, Panam's questline that offers a different perspective on Night City, and River's questline that combines detective work with Night City lore. Other notable quests include "Heroes" reflecting on Jackie's life, "Sinnerman" exploring a philosophical debate, and the Delamain cabs questline with distinct AI personalities.
Players can obtain the Errata Thermal Katana, one of Cyberpunk 2077's best melee weapons, for free by exploring Night City. The weapon can be purchased from the Black Market Vendor in the EBM Petrochem Stadium for 110,638 credits if you own the Phantom Liberty expansion, or obtained for free by visiting the Electric Corporation building in Santo Domingo. Players can find the weapon inside a furnace and it comes with modifiers such as +25% armor penetration and +30% burn chance, as well as perks that allow you to leap towards enemies and deal critical damage to burning enemies.