Night City Overview
Night City serves as the primary setting for V’s missions and quests in Cyberpunk 2077. This sprawling metropolis is divided into several distinct districts, each further segmented into subdistricts. These areas possess unique characteristics, often defined by their specialized industries, prevalent gangs, and various factions. The game’s narrative will guide players through these diverse environments as they progress.
Night City District Breakdown
Night City comprises six main districts, each with its own primary gang, fixer, and specific missions:
- Heywood: One of Night City’s core districts.
- Pacifica: A district that also houses the new Dogtown area within its boundaries.
- Santo Domingo: Another central district within Night City.
- Watson: This is the game’s initial area where much of the first act unfolds. Watson features Japanese corporate offices, nightclubs, and an active industrial subdistrict. It is known territory for the Maelstrom gang. Watson is composed of four subdistricts:
- Arasaka Waterfront: Located in the northwest of Night City, this area is entirely controlled by Arasaka. Its operations remain largely mysterious to the public.
- Northside: An industrial zone that serves as the main hideout for the Maelstromers. Factories here are run by workers.
- Kabuki: Situated along Watson’s southeast border, Kabuki is Night City’s largest black market. While largely under the influence of the Tyger Claws, other gangs like the Moxes also operate here.
- Little China: Originally a subdistrict of Watson. Watson also contains specific activities: 33 Fast Travel Dataterms, 22 Gigs, 6 Cyberpsychos, and 37 NCPD Scanner Hustles.
- Westbrook: Another significant district in Night City.
- City Center: The central hub of Night City.
Across all districts, players can find various points of interest and activities, including:
- Locations: Drop Points (83), Fast Travel points (160), Metro Stations (15).
- Merchants: Black Market Vendors (1), Clothing Vendors (15), Fixers (7), Food vendors (22), Junk Vendors (11), Medpoints (16), Melee Vendors (5), Netrunners (6), Ripperdocs (18), Weapon Shops (17).
- NCPD Jobs: Assault In Progress (112), Organized Crime (18), Reported Crime (27).
- Other Jobs: Airdrops (15), Cyberjunkies (11), Cyberpsychos (17), Hidden Gems (132), Increased Criminal Activity (3).
- Other Locations: Apartments (6), Autofixer Terminals (17).
- Side Jobs: Agent Saboteur (9), Gun For Hire (14), Phantom Liberty (9), Search & Recover (10), SOS: Merc Needed (16), Special Delivery (2), Thievery (21).
- Iconic Equipment: Iconic Craftable Weapons (9), Iconic Firearms (49), Iconic Melee Weapons (21).
Beyond Night City: Badlands and Dogtown
The world of Cyberpunk 2077 extends beyond the confines of Night City:
- The Badlands: This area lies outside Night City. Players who choose the Nomad Lifepath will begin their journey here. Certain story missions will also lead players into the Badlands.
- Dogtown: Introduced with the Phantom Liberty DLC, Dogtown is a new district located within Pacifica. Access to this war-torn area is exclusive to those who own the expansion.
Interactive Map Features
Interactive maps for Cyberpunk 2077 offer a comprehensive way to explore Night City and its surrounding areas. These tools allow players to:
- Locate Activities: Find all side jobs, Cyberpsycho sightings, Ripperdocs, gigs, and side hustles.
- Track Progress: Utilize checklists to mark off collected items or completed encounters, aiding in 100% completion across all regions.
- Advanced Tracking (with external apps): Some interactive map applications offer features like live location tracking, allowing players to see their in-game position on the map in real-time, teleport functions, and notifications for nearby pins. Pin progress can also be saved and synced across devices.
FAQ
What is Night City composed of? Night City is composed of six main districts: Heywood, Pacifica, Santo Domingo, Watson, Westbrook, and City Center, each with subdistricts.
Where do Nomad Lifepath players start? Players who choose the Nomad Lifepath begin their journey in the Badlands, the area outside Night City.
How do I access Dogtown? Dogtown is a new district added with the Phantom Liberty DLC. Access to this area is exclusive to players who have purchased the expansion.
What kind of activities can I find on the map? The map can show various activities including side jobs, Cyberpsycho sightings, Ripperdocs, gigs, NCPD Scanner Hustles, Assaults In Progress, Organized Crimes, Reported Crimes, and the locations of different merchants and services.
Are there interactive maps available for Cyberpunk 2077? Yes, interactive maps are available that allow players to navigate Night City, locate points of interest, and track their completion progress for various in-game elements. Some external applications also offer advanced features like live location tracking.