Cyberpunk 2077 Has A Steep Learning Curve, We Can Help

Cyberpunk 2077 is finally out, and it has already become apparent that navigating Night City may be a more daunting task than many players were expecting. Maybe you missed an important tutorial because the guy you were talking to started aggressively T-posing, or perhaps there just... wasn't a tutorial, because this is Night City, and you are basically on your own. With an RPG as robust as Cyberpunk, there's a lot of mechanics to wrap your head around right at the start, different systems to manage and keep track of, and you can get just as lost in the back alleys of Night City as you can in the game's never ending menus and inventories. The information overload is Braindance-levels of real During my first hours in Night City, I spent so much time trying to steal cars I couldn't keep, searched in vain for access points, and wondered who the hell kept lighting me on fire. I think it's safe to say we've all run into plenty of problems long before Keanu Reeves shows his dreamy face, and I know you've all seen your fair share of frustrations based on our behind-the-scenes Cyberpunk 2077 Strategy Guide traffic data. While I can't help you if you run into terrifying bugs like your character going bald if you look in a mirror (don't worry, you're still breathtaking), now that I've made my way deeper into the game, I can try and help you make sense of Cyberpunk 2077's complex world with a handful of in-depth guides that may hold the answers you seek.  And yes, we're keeping it spoiler-free!

How Does Quick Hacking and Breach Protocol Work?

[caption id="attachment_245192" align="alignnone" width="720"] "I want to get online - I NEED! A COMPUTER!" - Keanu Reeves[/caption] As you might expect, almost everything in Cyberpunk 2077 can be hacked, but there's a lot of weird terminology and methods for different kinds of hacking. Breach Protocols? Netrunning? Access Points? Let's put it in simple terms: In Cyberpunk, you can hack a local wi-fi router and upload some janky viruses to everything and everyone nearby. Then you can set about disrupting electronics or giving someone's eyes a 404 error. But don't forget to look for places to plug your extendable USB stick in and download free prizes! But seriously, these hacking tips and explainers are worth your time:

• Cyberpunk Hacking Explained and Breach Protocol Tips
• How to Find and Unlock Access Points
• How to Stop Overheating from Enemy Netrunner Hacks

How Do I Level My Character?

Like any RPG, Cyberpunk is all about growing your character from a nobody into a legend of Night City, but you'll find there are more ways to level up your character than you might think. Taking on certain tasks may raise your character level and give you attribute points to spend, but undertaking gigs and fighting crime can up your street cred to unlock new merchandise and opportunities. On top of that, simply performing actions like hacking, punching, or even just jumping around can raise individual skill levels like an Elder Scrolls game, so you might as well parkour at every opportunity, and take a look at these explainers to help level your character:

• How Leveling Works in Cyberpunk
• How to Get More Street Cred
• The Best Attributes, Perks, and Skills

How Do I Buy More Cars?

[caption id="attachment_245188" align="alignnone" width="720"] No, I don't actually own this bike, but the previous owner is in too many pieces to care right now.[/caption] No offense to Jackie, but the car you start the game with stinks. I then spent the next several hours beating up Tyger Claws to steal their motorbikes, only to find out I couldn't keep them even if their owners met an untimely death. Turns out, there's a little more work involved if you want to start acquiring vehicles that will stay with you and can be summoned like a cyberpunk Roach. If you're looking to buy, fix, or fast travel - check these out:

• How to Buy Cars
• How to Fix Your Car
• Fast Travel Guide - How to Use and Unlock Fast Travel Points

How Do I Make More Money?

[caption id="attachment_245189" align="alignnone" width="720"] With enough hard work, beating up thugs, and hacking literally every access point you can find, you too can look this successful![/caption] Look, those fancy mantis blade cybernetics aren't going to pay for themselves. My Corpo character may have started the game with over a hundred thousand eurodollars, but it turns out the prologue is a pretty great equalizer for ensuring you're broke. Fortunately, Night City seems to have a pretty laid back "finders keepers" rule allowing you to loot every dildo and legendary pair of jeans you come across. If you're looking for a quicker path to making big bucks, maybe these guides can help you get rich or die trying (and then reloading a previous save):

• How to Make Money
• How to Get the Reward for Reported Crimes and Bounties

MORE Helpful Cyberpunk 2077 Links

Hopefully some of your most burning questions were answered, but if it hasn't become obvious, there is a lot to Cyberpunk than you may realize at first glance (who knew the simple act of putting away your weapon would be hard to figure out). We're hard at work making sure every last how-to guide is available to help you in your time of need, and these other sections may help you get where you need in Night City:

• Complete Beginner's Guide
• Essential Tips for Getting Started
• Important Things Cyberpunk 2077 Doesn't Tell You
• Check out our huge Cyberpunk 2077 Interactive Map of Night City
• Every Way to Solve The Pickup Mission
• How Holster Your Weapon Outside of Combat
• How to Use Healing Items and Food
• Ripperdocs - How to Upgrade Your Cybernetics

[poilib element="accentDivider"] These guides were written by Miranda Sanchez, Brendan Graeber, Janet Garcia, Angie Harvey, and Felicia Miranda. We're still hard at work building the perfect Cyberpunk 2077 Guide, and are adding new walkthroughs, side jobs and gigs, weapon locations, characters you can romance, and plenty of Easter eggs too! If you're stuck anywhere else in Cyberpunk 2077, we want to know! Leave a comment below or, from the guide, hit the "Was this page helpful?" button to contact us.

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