Step into the year 2077 with The World of Cyberpunk 2077, a full-color hardcover lore compendium from Dark Horse Books and CD Projekt Red. Written by Marcin Batylda, this intricately assembled volume transports readers to Night City, the sprawling megalopolis at the heart of the studio's ambitious follow-up to The Witcher series. Across 192 oversized pages, it examines the history, factions, technology, and culture that define one of gaming's most richly imagined dystopian futures.
A Deep Dive Into Night City
Night City is more than a backdrop. This book explores each of its distinct districts in detail, from corporate-dominated city centers to the lawless combat zones on the fringes. Readers learn how the economic collapse of the United States created a crippling dependence on powerful corporations and gave rise to the Free State of California, setting the stage for the world players inhabit in the game.
Alongside geography and politics, the book charts the gangs that carve up the city's streets, giving context to the rivalries, alliances, and power struggles that shape daily life in 2077.
The Technology of Tomorrow
Cyberware implants are not a luxury in Night City. They are a necessity for anyone hoping to get ahead. This compendium catalogs the cybernetics, weapons, and vehicles of the setting, explaining how body modification, corporate arms development, and street-level ingenuity intersect in a world where the line between human and machine grows thinner every year.
What's Inside
- Incisive Lore and History
- An extensive examination of the events that led to the world of 2077, including the fall of the old order, the rise of megacorporations, and the formation of the Free State of California. Essential context for understanding the forces at play in Night City.
- Districts, Gangs, and Culture
- Detailed breakdowns of Night City's neighborhoods and the factions that control them, giving readers a street-level understanding of the city's social fabric before they ever load into the game.
- Cybernetics, Weapons, and Vehicles
- A researched look at the hardware of the future, from combat-grade implants to the rides and firearms that define the setting's distinctive blend of style and danger.
A Premium Collector's Volume
Presented in a large 9.27 x 12.25 inch hardcover format with captivating full-color design throughout, this is a book built for display as much as for reading. Whether shelved beside your other art books or kept within reach as a reference companion, it stands as a definitive record of the Cyberpunk 2077 setting.
Know the City Before You Run Its Streets
Every merc worth their chrome does their homework. Add The World of Cyberpunk 2077 to your collection and arrive in Night City already fluent in its history, its players, and its dangers.
