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This is a list of Game8's guides for Game Mechanics and frequently asked questions in Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition. Learn about the basics of the game including the controls, stat explanations, and crafting.

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List of Controls

Cyberpunk - PS4 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

Cyberpunk - Settings Guide

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

Setting Guides

How to Save and Transfer Files

Cyberpunk - Multiple Saves

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

Cyberpunk - 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 - V equipment

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

Cyberpunk - Damage Type and Resistance

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

Cyberpunk - Dialogue Options

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

Cyberpunk - Neighbourhood Streets

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

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How to Use Photo Mode How to Use Braindance
How to Craft and Upgrade How to Fast Travel
Wardrobe Feature Metro (Train) Station
Replayable Car Racing Romantic Hangouts
Vehicle Combat Airdrops

How to Use Photo Mode

Cyberpunk - 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

Cyberpunk - Thermal Layer

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

Cyberpunk - Crafting menu

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

Cyberpunk - Fast Travel Map

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

Cyberpunk - Using Clothes as Wardrobe

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

Metro (Train) Station

Cyberpunk 2077 - Metro System
Explore Night City with Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming Metro System! The game has five metro lines and nineteen train stations.
Metro System Guide

Replayable Car Racing

Cyberpunk 2077 - Car Racing
Car race challenges are replayable minigames. Win these car races for cash and autofixer discounts!
Car Racing Guide

Romantic Hangouts

Cyberpunk 2077 - Romantic Hangouts
Spend some quality time with your significant other with romantic hangouts. You can invite them in V's apartment to get to know your partner better.
Romantic Hangouts

Vehicle Combat

Cyberpunk - Vehicle Combat and Mounted Weaponry

With vehicle combat, you can engage enemies using weapons mounted in vehicles and even use quickhacks on their rides!

Vehicle Combat Explained

Airdrops

Cyberpunk - Airdrops

Airdrops are open-world events. 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

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