CD Projekt Red recently held Episode 4 of Night City Wire which revolved around the Rides of the Dark Future or in other words, vehicles of Cyberpunk 2077. It provided us with an in-depth look at the variety of cars, bikes, and other means of transportation in Night City and beyond including a very special ride belonging to a Cyberpunk legend.
Check it out below before we jump into the details:
The vehicles revealed in Cyberpunk 2077 are simply crazy. They are categorized into five different categories based on their cost of production and performance in the game. We have detailed them below:
- Economy: These are the cheapest of the vehicles suiting your early needs. However, matching their price, these are the slowest and the most basic vehicles in the game as well. They come in all shapes and sizes including a tiny hatch that can reach every small nook and cranny of Night City.
- Executive: These rides are made to impress. These are the luxury vehicles of Cyberpunk 2077 and are perfect if you need a luxurious ride to cruise Night City or simply want to flaunt your wealth. Just don’t expect to win any races in them.
- Heavy Duty: These are the biggest and the heaviest vehicles in the game and comprise of various trucks and tanks. These vehicles are not only powerful but can also take a lot of punishment. You can use them to plow your way using their brute power and structure through anything in the game and even drive over other vehicles or people easily.
- Sports: This category is all about street life and the racer in you. These vehicles come with various performance parts upgrades so you can easily swap out different parts and turn them according to your own needs. These are pretty powerful machines and offer a great deal of customization in terms of everything.
- Hypercars: Hypercars are durable and speedy at the same time. If your primary goal is speed and armor, these futuristic beasts are for you. They are made from the highest quality materials and do not compromise on anything when it comes to build quality or performance. However, these are also the most expensive vehicles in the game.
After the initial reveal of the rides, two additional videos were showcased where Revving Up the Night City shows the development team recording the sounds of the cars and bringing them to life in the game. It was followed by Arch Motorcycle with Keanu Reaves and Gard Hollinger where the co-founders of the motorcycle company talk in detail about their collaboration with CD Projekt Red on Cyberpunk 2077. Check them out below:
Sticking to the topic of vehicles, CD Projekt Red revealed that Cyberpunk 2077 will also include the iconic 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo which retains its classic look in the look. The vehicle will be under use by Keanu Reeve’s character Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077 and is the perfect representation of his personality in the game. It is coming to the game as a fully drivable vehicle. However, since the game is set in the future, certain small modifications have been done to the car such as the lidar attached to the front, a set of sensors, and elements to identify the vehicle from the air along with electronic mirrors with monitors inside the car.
Paweł Mielniczuk, Art Director of Characters, Weapons, and Vehicles, CD PROJEKT RED commented:
Johnny’s a legend of the Cyberpunk universe. When thinking about what kind of car he’d be driving through the streets of Night City, we knew it would have to be one just as legendary as he is. Having Johnny’s story in mind, and being huge fans of Porsche ourselves, the answer could only be the classic 911 Turbo.
Along with the digital adaptation of the car, a real-life and fully operational 911 Turbo has also been made and will be on display outside the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart from October 15th to October 22, 2020. It is also featured in a commercial shot on location, telling the story of a car that retains a mysterious connection to its previous owner. Check it out below:
CD Projekt Red also announced that the game is also coming to Google Stadia and pre-orders are now live for the platform. The game will release on November 19, 2020, on Stadia. Michał Nowakowski, SVP of Business Development, CD PROJEKT commented:
Huge in scale and scope, Cyberpunk 2077 is our most ambitious game to date. It’s humbling to see just how many people are looking forward to playing it, and we want to make it possible for as many gamers as possible come November 19th, when the game launches. The Stadia version will allow players to jump into Night City just seconds after the game unlocks for play worldwide without any downloads needed.
Shanna Preve, Managing Director, Stadia Partnerships also added:
CD PROJEKT RED are known for developing some of the biggest and best games ever created, and Cyberpunk 2077 is sure to deliver as the most anticipated game of the last few years. We’re thrilled to announce that Cyberpunk 2077 will be available on Stadia November 19th. Cyberpunk 2077 on Stadia will allow gamers to play on their favorite screens and never have to wait for a download or install to get into, and explore, the depths of Night City.
All Google Stadia players who buy the game will also receive a set of Cyberpunk 2077 digital goodies including the game’s soundtrack, art booklet, the original Cyberpunk 2020 sourcebook, and Cyberpunk 2077: Your Voice comic book along with a set of wallpapers for desktop and mobile. You can pre-order the game on Stadia right now.
Finally, the developer also shared an in-depth video on the fashion, clothing, look, feel, and some of the famous, infamous, and many other people featured in the game. Check it out below:
Cyberpunk 2077 is slated for release on Xbox One, Xbox Series consoles, PS4, PS5, PC and Google Stadia on November 19, 2020. All Xbox One and PS4 players will also receive a free next-gen upgrade of Cyberpunk 2077 when they buy their next-gen consoles and sign-in with their accounts which contain the old-gen version of the game.
If you are craving for more Cyberpunk 2077 information and footage, check out the previously released commercial starring Keanu Reeves, trailers detailing the Night City and its Gangs, more trailers featuring the Night City, and even more additional details.
Which vehicles are you looking forward to driving in Cyberpunk 2077 when it comes out next month? Let us know in the comments section below.
