All Game Mechanics Guides

This is a list of Game8's guides for Game Mechanics and frequently asked questions in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Learn about the basics of the game including the controls, stat explanations, and crafting, as well as changes implemented in Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty DLC!

Update 2.1 Additions

Metro (Train) Station

Explore Night City with Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming Metro System! We're getting five metro lines and nineteen train stations once Update 2.1 is released.
Metro System Guide

Replayable Car Racing

The beloved car race challenge turns into a replayable minigame in Update 2.1. Win these car races for cash and autofixer discounts!
Car Racing Guide

Romantic Hangouts

Spend some quality time with your significant other with romantic hangouts. With Update 2.1, you can invite them in V's apartment to get to know your partner better.
Romantic Hangouts

Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty Changes

Combat AI Overhaul

Police AI and the heat system are getting revamps in Update 2.0! Get ready to take on the new NCPD force both on foot and behind the wheel, and if you're mad enough to reach 5 stars, a squad of MaxTac!

Combat AI 2.0 Overhaul

Cyberware Overhaul

Cyberware in Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.0 have undergone a major change. The entire system has been rebuilt from the ground up, allowing players to actually chrome up and gain access to powerful abilities compared to earlier iterations of cyberware.

Cyberware 2.0 Overhaul Guide

Vehicle Combat

Vehicle Combat is a new game feature added in the Phantom Liberty, where you can engage enemies using weapons mounted in vehicles and even use quickhacks on their rides!

Vehicle Combat Explained

Airdrops

Airdrops are new open-world events added in the Phantom Liberty DLC. Crates of loot will periodically drop from the sky and you can obtain its contents by defeating the enemies guarding them!

Airdrop Guide and Rewards

UI Changes

Update 2.0 includes minimap improvements, organized Journal, revamped Perk and Cyberware screens, and more UI changes!

2.0 UI Changes and Overhaul

Ammo Changes

A small tweak was made on ammo where two ammo types have been renamed and changes the ammo used on Submachine Guns!

Ammo Changes

Revamped Police System

Major changes on the police AI and a more action-packed Heat system have been implemented for those who love wreaking havoc in Night City!

Revamped Police System and Wanted Levels

All Game Mechanics Guides

Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty Changes

Other Game Mechanics Guides

How to Play
List of Controls	Settings Guide
How to Save and Transfer Saves	Difficulty Settings
List of Stats and Stat Explanations	List of Status Effects
Dialogue Options and Icons	Language Settings and Available Languages
Game Features
How to Use Photo Mode	How to Use Braindance
How to Fast Travel	Wardrobe Guide
Does Cyberpunk Have Third Person View?	How to Get Non-Lethal Takedowns

How to Play Guides

Jump to a How to Play Guide!
List of Controls	Settings Guide
How to Save and Transfer Files	Difficulty Settings
Stats and Stat Explanations	List of Status Effects
Dialogue Options and Icons	Language Settings

List of Controls

Know about the controls on each console, how to change controls and keybinds, as well as an explanation of each in-game action with this guide!

List of Controls

Settings Guide

Learn about the different settings available in the game by checking our guide below!

Setting Guides

How to Save and Transfer Files

There are three ways to save your progress: the autosave, quicksaving, or creating/overwriting a manual save. You can also transfer save files between compatible consoles!

How to Save

Difficulty Settings

There are four difficulty modes available in the game and each of these offers a different challenge!

Difficulty Settings Guide

List of Stats and Stat Explanations

Cyberpunk 2077 has stats that determines the ability of your character to inflict or resist damage, as well as perform attribute-based actions. Which one should you invest in? Find out in our guide below!

List of Stats and Stat Explanations

List of Status Effects

There are various, lasting status effects that can affect your character and enemies. Learn more about each status effect, how to use them in your favor, and how to counter them during combat!

List of Status Effects

Dialogue Options and Icons

You write your own story in Cyberpunk, which means even the subtle dialogue choices can change the course of the mission and other content in the game!

Dialogue Options and Icons Guide

Language Settings and Available Languages

Want to play Cyberpunk 2077 in French, Polish, or Japanese? Our guide on the language settings can help you change to the language you want.

Language Settings and Available Languages

Game Feature Guides

Jump to a Game Feature Guide!
How to Use Photo Mode	How to Use Braindance
How to Craft and Upgrade	How to Fast Travel
Wardrobe Feature	-

How to Use Photo Mode

After spending hours customizing your character, you'll surely want to get the perfect snap of them. Here's a guide on how to use Photo Mode!

How to Use Photo Mode

How to Use Braindance

Braindance is a neural interface that allows players to experience digitized memories of another person. Read our guide to learn more how to use BD and which missions will you be using it.

How to Use Braindance (BD)

How to Craft and Upgrade

Get stronger weapons by making new ones through the crafting mechanic! You'll be needing crafting components, crafting specs, and of course, your own Crafting skill in this process!

How to Craft and Upgrade Weapons

How to Fast Travel

While exploring Night City, you'll run into Dataterms and get them automatically marked on your map. These allow you to fast travel on other discovered Dataterms on the map!

How to Fast Travel

Wardrobe Feature

Wardrobe via transmogs are now in Cyberpunk 2077! This feature has been added in the game's 1.6 update, and allows you to dress up V in style without affecting stats!

Wardrobe Guide

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