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Perhaps there is just a bit too much dialogue, or maybe players want to just stretch out the game a bit longer. Luckily, there is a huge number of things that players can do other than following Cyberpunk 2077’s story. Although some of them may not be for the faint of heart, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Updated June 14, 2022, by Thomas Bowen: Thanks to a plethora of patches and hotfixes pushed out over the past eighteen months, Cyberpunk 2077 is a lot more playable today than it was at launch. Unfortunately, however, most players who bought the game on release day have probably long since completed its main story. While they could simply pick up another game to hold them over while they wait for the promised DLC, there are plenty of interesting ways to squeeze a bit more life out of Cyberpunk 2077 before leaving Night City for good. With true next-gen versions of the game now also available, some console players may wish to return to the game just to check out a few of the things that they may have missed the first time around.
15 Test Out Some Mods
Although it’s still relatively early days in the grand scheme of things, the modding community has already released some fantastic mods for Cyberpunk 2077. Some of these offer quality of life or visual upgrades, but others can completely change the way that players interact with Night City and its many inhabitants.
There’s a great selection of weird mods for Cyberpunk 2077 too, including one which completely removes all of the people from Night City. Once installed, the city’s streets become reminiscent of those depicted in movies like 28 Days Later and I Am Legend. It’s a little strange at first but gives players a chance to really take in all of the finer details in the game.
14 Explore Night City
For all its problems, one of the genuine highlights of Cyberpunk 2077 is its fantastic setting. Night City provides a near-perfect backdrop for the game’s story and is full of secrets that are just waiting to be discovered. A lot of the things that are worth seeing aren’t actually secrets though, more a testament to the care and dedication that the developers put into creating a living, breathing world.
Though there are plenty of fantastic cars to drive in Cyberpunk 2077, players really should take some time to explore the city on foot. Granted, they’ll likely end up getting murdered after a while, but they’ll probably have a lot of fun doing it. Besides, on the way there, they should be able to get a much better idea of the city’s scale and how its diverse population co-exist with one another outside of scripted main story events.
13 Unlock Trophies or Achievements
Completionists aside, a lot of players tend to ignore Trophies and Achievements in favor of focusing on a game’s main story campaign. This is all well and good, but Trophies and Achievements can often provide additional insight into some of a game’s best side content while also providing challenging or comical moments that most players would have never run into were they not in pursuit of a Trophy or Achievement. This is very much the case in Cyberpunk 2077.
Although there are quite a few missable Trophies / Achievements in Cyberpunk 2077, the majority can be tackled at any point during a playthrough. As well as all of the great rewards that come from unlocking them, there’s often an accompanying sense of accomplishment for having completed a difficult task or showing the dedication needed to track down an entire set of collectibles. The latter can also provide a sense of purpose, which may be useful for those who’ve gotten a little too lost as they make their way through the sprawling streets of Night City.
12 Go On An Easter Hunt
Many developers like to pay homage to other video game series by hiding Easter eggs in their titles for adventurous players to discover. Although a little less common, some even like to include elements from television shows and movies. As it turns out, CD Projekt Red is one such developer.
Cyberpunk 2077 is loaded with Easter eggs, including references to the Harry Potter series as well as several relating to the developer’s excellent Witcher trilogy. It’s also possible to find Hideo Kojima in one of the game’s missions as well as one of the baby pods from his latest title, Death Stranding.
11 Revert Back To Version 1.0
For as buggy as Cyberpunk 2077 was around the time of the launch, it was still incredibly entertaining. In fact, there’s a strong argument to be made that the many bugs and glitches that blighted the game at launch were at times far more entertaining than the main story itself.
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Flying cars, people falling randomly from the sky, and NPCs and vehicles randomly clipping through walls are just some of the many messed up things that await players who delete and reinstall the game. It’s even possible to get one of the story NPCs to constantly follow V around everywhere he goes, which can make for some truly hilarious moments.
10 Become A Superhero
Night City is not the safest place in the world. Like, it is actually incredibly dangerous to do something as simple as a walk down the street. Someone needs to step up to save the people of this city and that person could be the player.
Check out the map to discover the location of assaults currently in progress. They are denoted by a blue symbol with a baseball bat. But be careful, not every assault will be an easy task for Super V. Keep an eye out for that danger indicator on the map! Players will build up street cred as Night City’s cybernetically-enhanced crusader in no time!
9 Become An Agent Of Law And Order
Crime doesn’t pay. Well, actually, in this game it kind of does. But it is totally unfair that all of these gangs get to work together for their pay while V is mostly just a lone ranger. It’s time to put on a pair of cop-shades and start bashing skulls.
As players explore Night City they will occasionally hear the sounds of gunfire in the distance. If they follow this noise, they should find a blue star icon on their mini-map. This indicates that there is currently a crime in progress for them to break up however they see fit.
8 Hang Out With Joytoys
So, players have found themselves in the (not-so) great neighborhood of Jig-Jig town. Sure, there are some pachinko parlors over this way, but let’s skip that for a bit. There are some more adult activities that players are able to partake in if they know who to ask.
If players check out the map, they should find a white symbol with an image of lips. There are a couple of different options available here and across the map, but they all function essentially the same. Shoot some EuroDollars to their account and get treated to a brief cutscene that is sure to entertain the more explicit side of V.
7 Become The Ultimate Cyborg
One of the coolest (and most prohibitively expensive) aspects of Cyberpunk 2077 is the ability to alter V’s physical body with upgraded components. To do so, players just need to head to their local ripper doc and make sure they have the EuroDollars to make their cybernetic dreams become a reality.
Need new eyes? Got it. Feel like V should be able to jump higher? Get new legs. Want to become a terrifying monster whose arms open to reveal blades like V is actually Baraka from Mortal Kombat? That too is an option!
6 Grow Your Car Collection
As players explore the various districts in Night City they will meet a handful of different fixers. Fixers are the local crime bosses in Cyberpunk 2077. Aside from handing out jobs and missions, they will also periodically offer players the chance to buy new vehicles.
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These are expensive. Like, buying a new car using real-world money expensive. That means that players will likely have to save up a bunch of their ill-gotten gains in order to upgrade their rig. But, let’s be honest, the starting car is not exactly what someone as cool as v to be driving, so it’s totally worth the money. These cars are so cool they have even found their way into Forza.
5 Hunt Down Cyberpsychos
There is a horrific mental illness burning its way through Night City’s streets. It is called Cyberpsychosis. Essentially, when people have too many cybernetic implants and augmentations to their body they are at higher risk of developing this dissociative disorder.
As players can imagine in a world like this, there is a good number of these sad souls that must be tracked down around the map. Keep an ear out for calls from Regina Jones. She will let players know where Cyberpsychos are and reward them for capturing them alive.
4 Help Out Your Friends
As players explore Night City and the surrounding area they are sure to meet a huge variety of characters. While most of these are just going to be people that they shoot to death immediately, there are sure to be a few who they actually want to hang around with.
Players should make sure that they are constantly checking their text messages and calls from these people who they hold near and dear to their hearts. They will get a chance to do special quests from these characters and may even get some romantic options if they stick around long enough.
3 Get Some Cool Threads
As players explore the various districts in and around Night City they are sure to pop into the inventory screen only to wonder how anyone can take V seriously in their mismatched, neon-green, and red outfit. This simply will not do.
Players should therefore save up some EuroDollars and head to the map to find a white icon with an image of a jacket on it. These locations scattered around the map are clothing shops. Each region will have its own unique clothing options for V to wear and actually look cool while making their way through the game.
2 Become The Go-To Guy For Fixers
As most players will soon realize, it is not cheap to live in Night City. In fact, it is pretty expensive. Even a can of soda can cost 10 Eddies! That is why it is important for V to do some gigs to make a bit of extra money. Running around trying to get Keanu Reeves out of one’s head is fun and all, but it doesn’t pay as well as some of the other jobs around town.
Fixers will call whenever players get close to a gig. It’s always worth listening to what they have to say and then reading the text message that they send immediately after the call. This will brief players more on the mission and what they will have to do. These can be a great way to make a ton of money, but they can also be incredibly dangerous and so should always be approached with caution!
1 Track Down And Capture Rogue AIs
One of the first side-quests that players get after the intro of Cyberpunk 2077 is also one of the funniest parts of the game. V’s AI-taxi friend, Delamain, needs help tracking down some of its cars. They seem to have developed a personality of their own and need to be brought back in for maintenance.
While this may seem like a cut and dry fetch quest chain at first, it is actually so much more than that. There are seven cars for players to track down and each has its own humorous bit of backstory and even includes a few pop-culture references that gamers are sure to enjoy. The quest is incredibly spread out but is well worth the time and effort to complete.
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