Cyberpunk 2077’s multiplayer mod, primarily experienced through the community-developed CyberMP mod, is slowly taking shape, allowing us to explore Night City together while CD Projekt Red works on an official version.
Cyberpunk 2077’s multiplayer mode has been a topic of speculation and anticipation since the game’s initial launch. Although the single-player game didn't initially include a multiplayer option, CD Projekt Red always had long-term plans for this feature. Now, the multiplayer experience is starting to take shape, albeit through mods and community efforts rather than an official release.
The Current State Of Multiplayer
Right now, the most prominent way to experience multiplayer in Cyberpunk 2077 is through a mod called CyberMP, developed by a single person. This mod allows players to explore Night City together with up to 20 friends, though it's still in the early stages of development and has its fair share of bugs and limitations. The mod lets you team up with friends to roam the city, engage in firefights, and cause chaos, giving a taste of what a fully fleshed-out multiplayer mode could look like.
Recent Developments
The one-person developer behind CyberMP recently invited YouTuber JuiceHead and others to test its multiplayer version of Cyberpunk 2077, and it actually worked. Though it lacks proper animations and quests, the mod lets players roam the open world together, engage in firefights, and race across Night City.
This bare-bones version of a full Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer mode is far from official contemporaries like Grand Theft Auto Online,but may lay the groundwork for one. JuiceHead noted "no issues with lag or players teleporting around," and, even in a 15-player death match, "the sync was almost perfect."
The mod currently lacks proper player animations because Cyberpunk 2077 was designed as a single-player, first-person game. Developer CD Projekt Red had no reason to make the player look good in third-person. The mod is still in active development, so there's a chance this will be added before it's fully released. The developer has made clear it won't receive quest support, so it won't be as involved as a full GTA Online-style mode.
However, it does have mod support itself, so there's always a chance other community members will work on additional features after its release. It has no launch date yet, but even this basic version seems to work quite well, so a full release might not be too far off.
Official Multiplayer Plans
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that an official multiplayer mode is in the works , but details remain scarce. Speculation suggests that it will likely be set in the same sprawling Night City environment as the single-player game, maintaining the first-person perspective that players are accustomed to. There are many possibilities for how this mode could unfold, from free-roam multiplayer like GTA Online to mission-based areas similar to Destiny. However, the specifics of these plans are still under wraps, and fans are left to speculate and wait for more concrete information.
Cyberpunk 2077 players have longed for a multiplayer mode ever since CD Projekt announced it, but the game's infamous launch saw it canceled as work focused on fixing the base game. It's not ruled out for the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel currently in development at CD Projekt, so players may have some hope for official multiplayer shenanigans in the future.
In the meantime, players interested in experiencing Night City with friends can check out the CyberMP mod and follow its progress on platforms like YouTube, where the developer regularly post updates and test footage.
For now, while the streets of Night City might feel a little less lonely with these early multiplayer efforts, the full-fledged official multiplayer experience remains one of the most anticipated features for fans of Cyberpunk 2077. Stay tuned for more updates as CD Projekt Red continues to develop this ambitious addition to the game.