CD Projekt Red`s next game, Cyberpunk 2077, is a massive departure from the developer`s previous efforts on The Witcher series. Instead of lush forests, picturesque fields, and towering mountains, the devs are creating a world set in the concrete jungle of Northern California in the distant future. Unlike a lot of fiction focusing on a darker future, Cyberpunk 2077 aspires to move away from grimdark and towards a more exuberant but equally cynical vision for a future where capitalism and technology has run amok.Inspired and influenced by the original Cyberpunk 2020 pen and paper RPG, 2077 extrapolates many of the themes and iconography while capitalizing on the developer`s skillset for crafting dense and visually rich environments. We saw a near hour-long gameplay demo behind closed doors at E3 2018, showcasing many of the game`s systems and locales, and came out impressed by the scope of CD Projekt Red`s ambitious project.Set in an alternate universe 2077, you`ll take on the role of V, a vagabond and hustler living in the bustling Night City located between SF and LA. You undertake sketchy gigs to fund cybernetic enhancements and pay off debts from society`s most unsavory characters, and dive further into the seedy underbelly of the technopolis and its surrounding areas--all which are run by factions and mega corporations vying for power. Unlike CD Projekt Red`s previous games, your protagonist, V, is entirely who you want them to be. At the beginning of the game, you`ll be able to create a custom character--choosing their gender, characteristics, and picking backstories--along with tweaking particular stats.The open world of Night City is a massive urban environment encompassing several regions with different warring factions . With no load times (according to the devs), you`ll be able to freely explore the city both on foot and in your vehicle, even engaging in high-speed shootouts on freeways, tightly packed streets, and alleys--leading to some of the more u ...
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