One Hidden Location In Cyberpunk 2077 Turns It Into A Horror Game

There aren't many animals around in , but there's a perfectly good reason for that. Compared to the average open-world RPG, there's relatively little wildlife in and around Night City. 's urban environment is partially to blame, but even then, there's almost none of the animal life that's commonly seen in American cities. There are no pigeons perched on buildings, rats digging through trash, or squirrels climbing up trees. Outside the city, in the wide open space of the Badlands, there aren't really any animals to be seen, either.

Although horror isn't the biggest or most prolific genre in gaming, 2024 is still looking to bring some major releases within the genre, with highly anticipated titles like and the remake of set to launch this year. Following the well-received horror remakes and sequels of 2023, which included games like,, and, 2024 is set to see the release of smaller original titles along the lines of and, with genres ranging from more action-oriented survival horror titles to more exploration or text-based games.

has impressively realized its setting of Night City, right down to the slang used by its denizens, including the often repeated «choom.» The term of endearment is heard throughout the game, and the protagonist, V, is referred to as such frequently. Night City and 's slang, however, were not created by developer CD Projekt Red. Both predate the video game by some time, and have their roots in the wider franchise, so understanding the meaning and prevalence of the slang term choom requires a bit of background.

Nearly two years ago, Rebel Wolves announced itself to the world as a new independent AAA team formed by former CD Projekt RED veterans, with the studio’s debut project being a AAA dark fantasy action RPG being made on Unreal Engine 5. Now, the studio has announced a major recruitment, with another former CDPR vet joining the team.

A Easter egg has revealed a creepy obsession with the ex-soldier and Rockerboy, Johnny Silverhand. Despite dying in 2023, 54 years prior to the events of V's story in the game, Silverhand and his band, Samurai still have some die-hard fans in Night City, even if some of the younger generation seem to show little interest.

With several updates since 's 2020 launch, players can immerse themselves in the shady criminal underworld of Night City better than ever before. However, adding one feature to the game's Cyberware and physical appearance mechanic could add yet another layer to this immersion.

Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty expansion has been successful for CD Projekt RED, selling over five million copies last year. However, perhaps more impressive is the attach rate, which co-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed is approximately 23 percent to IGN.

It takes a certain type of person to truly revel in the frights and scares of a truly immersive horror game. Whether it's a psychological thriller like or player-choice, narrative-driven games like , plenty of highly anticipated horror games are being released in 2024. While some of the new games come in the form of known and loved franchises or as reboots of iconic titles like, other games are creating wholly unique and new worlds for players to explore and experiment in.

Publisher Top Hat Studios and developer Casper Croes will release 90s survival horror games-inspired Alisa for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on February 6, the companies announced.

's Night City is the home to many gangs, each with its own rich history and lore. While gangs such as Maelstrom were formed out of the remains of a former gang, the Metal Warriors, and the Tyger Claws employed methods of Asian crime syndicates such as the Yakuza or the Triads, one of the coolest gangs in the city, the Mox, has an origin steeped in tragedy.

For many players, is best when there is a focus on roleplaying to fully let the immersion of becoming V take over and get lost in the world of Night City and its surrounding areas. The intricate details in the game, as well as the beautiful, yet dark, graphics help to make this possibility a reality. Just walking down the street and listening in on NPC conversations or having a seat at a bar and ordering a drink can all help not only make the game come more alive but also allow players a chance to escape from the real world for a bit and enjoy a different environment in the dystopian future.

has many minigames, but only one of them is deserving of a full release. From the delightfully buggy auto-scroller platforming of to the run-and-gun action of, Night City is full of arcade treasures for V to get sucked into. Of course, by 2077, most interactive entertainment has been replaced by Braindances, or BDs, neural recreations of all the thoughts, emotions, and feelings a real individual experienced while doing something thrilling. But arcade cabinets still line the back walls of shops, restaurants, and bars, and the denizens of Night City frequently compete for high scores in some of the day's biggest releases.