Cyberpunk 2077 is CD Projekt Red's ambitious open-world action RPG set in Night City — a sprawling, neon-soaked megalopolis of corporate warfare, street crime, and transhumanist excess. After a disastrous launch in 2020, the 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion transformed it into one of the finest open-world RPGs available, delivering on the enormous promise of its original vision with deep character builds, exceptional writing, and one of gaming's most immersive cities.
You play as V — a mercenary customizable across three origin backstories (Nomad, Street Kid, Corpo) who becomes entangled with a rogue AI imprint of legendary rockerboy Johnny Silverhand. The central tension — V and Johnny sharing one body with a terminal timeline — drives the narrative forward through one of gaming's most emotionally complex stories. The choices feel meaningful, and the game's multiple endings each carry genuine weight.
The 2.0 update overhauled the skill system entirely, replacing the pre-launch perk trees with a more focused, build-defining system. Phantom Liberty added the Dogtown district, a Cold War spy thriller storyline starring Idris Elba, and the Relic skill tree. The PC version with ray tracing path tracing is one of the most visually advanced games ever rendered.
Netrunner (hacking), Techie (gadgets and tech weapons), and Solo (direct combat) each offer completely distinct approaches to every encounter.
One of gaming's most realized open worlds — a vertical, dense city with distinct districts, gangs, and emergent street life at every level.
Implant cyberware to enhance your body — Mantis Blades, Gorilla Arms, Sandevistan, and Kerenzikov slow time or add devastating melee options.
A complete Cold War spy thriller expansion with Idris Elba, a new district, the Relic skill tree, and a new ending for V's story.