What year is Cyberpunk 2077 set?

Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the year 2077, a futuristic world where technology has consumed everyday life, and corporations have replaced governments as the dominant powers. The game’s storyline unfolds in a dystopian future, where the protagonist, V, navigates the dark and gritty streets of Night City, a metropolis filled with cyber-enhanced humans, artificial intelligence, and corporate conspiracies.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What is the timeline of Cyberpunk 2077? The game takes place in a world where the Unification War occurred in 2069-2070, and Cyberpunk Edgerunners takes place in 2076, setting the stage for the events of Cyberpunk 2077 in 2077.
2. Why did Cyberpunk 2077 take 7 years to develop? The game’s development began 7 years before its release, but serious work on it only started about 4 years ago, after the last DLC for Witcher 3 finished, and it’s a big, complex game with truly next-gen graphics.
3. What is the birthdate of V in Cyberpunk 2077? V’s birthdate can be seen during character creation, and it was originally June 10, 2049, for male V, and October 12, 2049, for female V, but it was changed to October 12, 2053, for both in Patch 2.0.

Characters and Storyline

4. How long does V have to live in Cyberpunk 2077? V only has 6 months to live due to the Relic, a cyberware implant that is slowly killing them.
5. What happens if you wait 6 months in Cyberpunk 2077? After a series of events, including the death of Rogue, Johnny learns that V only has 6 months to live, and the player learns that they are a Night City Legend.
6. Is V canonically female or male? There is no canon for V, or canon story, and both female and male V offer interesting subtext to the Silverhand relationship.
7. How old is Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077? Johnny Silverhand’s real name is Robert John Linder, and he was born on November 16, 1988, making him 89 years old around the events of Cyberpunk 2077.
8. How old is David Martinez in Cyberpunk Edgerunners? David is 17 at the start of the show, but after a time skip, he appears much older.

World and Setting

9. What is the significance of the year 2077 in Cyberpunk 2077? The game’s title, Cyberpunk 2077, refers to the year in which the game takes place, a future where technology has advanced to the point of singularity.
10. Is Cyberpunk Edgerunners a prequel or sequel to Cyberpunk 2077? Cyberpunk Edgerunners is a prequel to Cyberpunk 2077, taking place about a year before the events of the game.
11. What is the relationship between Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk Red? Cyberpunk Red is a new edition of the pen-and-paper RPG set sometime before 2077, and it explores the world of Cyberpunk in a different way.

Characters and Relationships

12. What is the relationship between Rebecca and David in Cyberpunk Edgerunners? Rebecca has strong feelings for David, but they are unrequited, as David is in a relationship with Lucy.
13. How old is Rebecca in Cyberpunk Edgerunners? Rebecca is around 20 years old, according to Rafal Jaki.
14. What happens to Lucy after Cyberpunk Edgerunners? Lucy travels to the moon, but her dream isn’t as fulfilling due to David’s absence, and she is one of the last Edgerunners seen alive.
15. Is Adam Smasher a cyberpsycho in Cyberpunk 2077? According to the creator of the game, Adam Smasher is a cyberpsycho, but not a normal one, as he is a high-functioning cyberpsycho who has a job where he is meant to kill people.