One Missing Feature In Cyberpunk 2077 Could Go A Long Way In Improving Immersion
10.01.2024 - 15:02
/ screenrant.com
/ Johnny Silverhand
/ Adam Smasher
/ Mike Pondsmith
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.
Whether or not they are for combat purposes like the game's protagonist, V, most of Night City's residents have some kind of Cyberware enhancements. Some of these can be seen through NPC's physical appearances when roaming the city streets, with mechanical arms like Dexter Deshawn or Johnny Silverhand's, or some kind of cyber seams on their faces to show there's been more work done under the surface.
Some Cyberware is disguised with the cosmetic covering called RealSkinn. Some members of The Mox use this to hide their combat-ready enhancements and put on a more doll-like appearance for their clients.
Unfortunately, when it comes to customizing V, it isn't possible to add visible Cyberware. Players can add the aforementioned seams to V's appearance, and various ports are available on his body for basic features such as shards or his personal link, as these are essential to the game's story and base mechanics. There isn't the option, however, to have more visible Cyberware, as most of V's enhancements have been done below the surface.
This was pointed out on the r/cyberpunkgame Subreddit by KooriGamer, who made a post saying "" KooriGamer also accompanied this with an image of David Martinez, the protagonist from the spin-off anime, who had various Cyberware enhancements that made him a deadly opponent in combat, such as Gorilla Arms and the Projectile Launch System.
David's physical appearance changed over time as he constantly added more Cyberware as he rose to power. Another character, Doc, commented on David's unique biology, which was able to handle such an extreme transformation — although only barely, as it did emotionally destabilize him and led to him collapsing on occassion, with both Doc and David's partner Lucy suggesting a downgrade — comparing his extensively modified body to that of the «Night City legend» and Arasaka's head of security, Adam Smasher, who underwent a full-body cyborg modification.
While V's Mantis Blades can appear on his arms when used in combat, and the Relic can create a holographic-esque overlay of Johnny Silverhand's metal arm at times, there aren't many other options for visible Cyberware to be used in the game, with most of the cosmetic customization for V's arms being available through clothing. This seems like an odd choice when compared to the rest of Mike Pondsmith's universe, where there's a wealth of visible Cyberware on display.
Other Redditors such as CptTombstone pointed out that