Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

An open-world action role-playing game set in the dystopian Night City in the year 2077. Players take on the role of V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality. The game explores themes of transhumanism, corporate control, and the price of technology.

Category
Game
Release Year
2020
Origin
Poland
Tags
RPG
Cyberpunk
Open World
Futuristic
Dystopian
Action
Sci-Fi

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Cyberpunk 2077
Aliases
CP2077, Cyberpunk 2077
Type
Video Game
Release Year
2020
Status
Released
Origin
Poland
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
CD Projekt RED
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
Video Game
Genre
RPG, Cyberpunk, Open World, Futuristic, Dystopian, Action, Sci-Fi

Content Information

Synopsis
Open-world action RPG set in Night City; players control V, a mercenary entangled with Johnny Silverhand’s digital consciousness.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
RPG, Cyberpunk, Open World, Futuristic, Dystopian, Action, Sci-Fi
Target Audience
Not specified

Characters

Johnny Silverhand
Deuteragonist/Anti-HeroMaleDeceased (Digital Consciousness)

A legendary rockerboy and terrorist whose digital consciousness becomes embedded in V's mind. Played by Keanu Reeves.

Abilities: Musical Talent, Combat Expertise, Charisma...
Quotes:
"Wake the f*ck up, samurai. We have a city to burn."
"Never trust a corpo."
"The system is rigged against us."
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V
ProtagonistCustomizableAdult

The player character, a customizable mercenary seeking to make a name in Night City while dealing with a digital ghost i...

Abilities: Hacking, Combat Skills, Cybernetic Enhancements...
Quotes:
"Wake the f*ck up, samurai. We have a city to burn."
"Never fade away."
"In Night City, you can be anything you want to be."
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Media Forms

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Commercial Information

Box Office
N/A (Video Game)
Revenue
$563 million in first week, over $750 million total
Merchandise Revenue
Extensive collectibles, apparel, hardware, and media tie-ins

Fan Culture

Fandom
Global gaming community with strong modding scene
Community
Reddit communities, modding forums, fan art, cosplay
Impact
Sparked discussions about game development practices and cyberpunk genre
Awards
Multiple Game Awards, BAFTA Games Awards, Golden Joystick Awards

Historical Development

Development
Announced in 2012, developed over 8 years with multiple delays
Inspiration
Based on Mike Pondsmith's Cyberpunk 2020 tabletop RPG
Evolution
Evolved from controversial launch to acclaimed game through updates
Legacy
Redefined expectations for open-world RPGs and post-launch support

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