Cyberpunk 2077 Guide & Walkthrough

What is Cyberpunk 2077?

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure RPG from CD Projekt RED set in Night City, a sprawling metropolis where corporate power, glamour, and body modification collide on every street. You play as V, a mercenary outlaw chasing a one-of-a-kind implant rumored to be the key to immortality — a hunt that drags you through the city’s extremes of decadence, violent crime, and crushing poverty. There’s no single prescribed path: deep customization of cyberware, skills, and playstyle is yours to shape, and your choices echo through both the story and the world.

Getting started

You step into the boots of V, a mercenary already embedded in Night City’s criminal underbelly, and your early hours revolve around the hunt for that legendary implant. For a new player, the smartest approach is to follow the main story for the opening stretch: it introduces the core mechanics at a steady pace and unlocks your essential tools before the open world fully opens up.

Don’t let the depth intimidate you. The game blends shooter combat, RPG progression, and adventure-style exploration, so read carefully how cyberware, skills, and perks work before committing points. The world itself is dense and grim — decadence, sex, and pop culture tangled with violent crime, extreme poverty, and the unattainable promise of the American Dream — so treat exploring as part of the experience, not a chore.

Tips for beginners

1. Follow the main quest early. Early missions tutorialize combat, hacking, and driving, and hand you the tools you’ll rely on once the world opens up.
2. Don’t rush your build. Cyberware, skills, and playstyle are deeply customizable — try a few approaches before investing heavily in any one direction.
3. Take choices seriously. Dialogue and quest decisions influence both the narrative and the world, so think before you click.
4. Play your way. This is a shooter-RPG mix: go loud with guns, sneak through missions, or lean on whatever tools you’ve built. There’s no wrong style.
5. Explore Night City. Side content and the city’s atmosphere add flavor, resources, and memorable moments — poke into corners.
6. Upgrade your cyberware. Body modification is a pillar of the setting and a core part of your power. Treat it as part of your loadout, not an afterthought.
7. Manage your resources. As a mercenary, gear, inventory, and money need care — sell what you don’t use and keep your loadout lean.

Is it worth playing?

Yes — if you enjoy story-driven, open-world RPGs with real freedom. Cyberpunk 2077 delivers a memorable world, a strong central premise, and deep customization, backed by a solid critical reception (82.9 rating). It’s also long and dense, demanding time and patience rather than instant gratification. If you want a sprawling, choice-driven adventure you can bend to your own style, the trip to Night City is well worth taking.