That’s the premise of Cyberpunk 2077: a stolen chip is slowly rewriting their mind. The only way out of this particular predicament ushers V through a cast of fixers, rock stars, and corporate killers who all want something from you. And yet, despite those bewildering stakes, there’s a decent chance you spent most of your time in the game clearing gigs, scanning NCPD crime scenes, and wandering Night City’s neon alleys.
Then the credits rolled and, within moments, you were back at the character creator. You’re in good company: Cyberpunk 2077 draws you into that second (or third, or fourth) replay, no matter how many hours you already have in the game. While there’s new content to peruse, such as the brand-new Edgerunners 2 Update, which adds a perk that lets V dual-wield, there are plenty more self-guided replay strats that make this familiar game feel fresh.
Here are eight rules to make Night City feel like a place you’ve never been. Gig terms: Start as a Nomad, build around revolvers, and look the part. Nomads are Night City’s outsiders — clans of drifters who live in the Badlands, beyond city limits.
If you choose to be among them by selecting a Nomad origin for V, you’ll join the Aldecaldos, the clan that includes Panam Palmer, a hotheaded driver who can become your closest ally. That’s a fabulous setup for roleplaying as an old-fashioned cowboy who’s all about family. Lean into this by donning torn jeans and a hat, ride your bike everywhere, and build V around handguns (especially revolvers).
Do so, and you can take advantage of a new trick: The Edgerunners 2 Update’s Double Trouble perk in the Cool tree lets V dual-wield pistols and revolvers from the Power category. If you’re on an older build, a single iron will still do. Just keep the roleplay consistent: Never leave the bike at home, treat every NPC like a neighbor, and let the revolvers do the talking.
Gig terms: Don’t go to Konpeki Plaza until you’ve finished everything in Watson. How long can you put off the biggest job of your life? In Cyberpunk 2077’s opening act, V and their partner Jackie take a job from the fixer Dex.
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