Cyberpunk 2077's dystopian Night City is full of crime, gangs, and the devastating effects of a hyper-capitalistic society - but it's also full of Easter eggs, which provide a much-needed lift to the otherwise dark tone of the game. From nods to other CD Projekt Red titles, to references from early Internet culture, the entire map is sprinkled with secrets begging to be found. However, some are more obvious than others, and thus many players might have missed out on these priceless Easter eggs in their own playthroughs.
Exploring Night City to completion is no small task, as is proven by comparing Cyberpunk 2077's map to The Witcher 3's. From the open, arid desert of the Badlands, to densely-populated districts like Kabuki and The Glen, players will likely have to spend hundreds of hours to truly see everything the game has to offer. Thus, in the effort of saving some time, listed below are some of the game's most interesting Easter eggs, which are accidentally overlooked by many Cyberpunk 2077 players.
Half-Life 3 Is "No-Life 3" In Cyberpunk 2077
One of the most well-known oversights in video game history is that of Half-Life 2: Episode 3, the rumored sequel to 2007's Episode 2. Apparently, game hobbyists in Night City have also been waiting for a sequel, which is bluntly named "No-Life 3." This data shard, which can be found during a side quest called "The Heisenberg Principle" (a separate nod to the famous Breaking Bad series), reports on the next-day release of the long-awaited game. Its synopsis loosely matches the potential plot of Half-Life 2: Episode 3, and it describes a 50-year-long wait in between titles - which may feel all too realistic for fans of the real life franchise.
A Cyberpunk 2077 Weapon Sings Rihanna's "Disturbia"
One of Cyberpunk 2077's most hilarious secrets is Skippy, a Smart Weapon that can speak to the player - and apparently, he can sing, too. In the video below, ed to YouTube by finding Skippy in Cyberpunk 2077.
Hideo Kojima Makes A Cameo In Cyberpunk 2077
Hideo Kojima is widely regarded as a mastermind of the video game industry, being behind some of its most brilliant titles, like Metal Gear Solid, Death Stranding, and the unfinished, yet beloved P.T. As if he wasn't famous enough, he also makes an appearance in Cyberpunk 2077 - although most players miss it entirely. Locating Hideo Kojima in Cyberpunk 2077 is actually rather simple, as he can be found in the hotel bar during "The Heist," simply hiding in plain sight. Although his cameo is brief, many fans of the game designer will be excited to see him in Night City.
Platform 69 3/4 Is Cyberpunk 2077's Nod To Harry Potter
Being one of the entertainment industry's most recognized franchises, this Harry Potter Easter egg in Cyberpunk 2077 doesn't shy away from the wizarding world. Next to the Pumping Station in Wellsprings, a wall reads "Platform 69 3/4," which is a more mature, yet nonetheless clear reference to Harry Potter's Platform 9 3/4. In the book series, students would run towards the wall, phasing through it to access the Hogwarts Express. In Cyberpunk 2077, this Easter egg references bugs in the game's initial state, in which NPCs could also walk through the wall. Now, a corpse in front of the wall suggests that this is no longer possible.
Cyberpunk 2077 Easter Egg References GTA: San Andreas Characters
Those who played GTA: San Andreas will definitely be familiar with the names CJ and Big Smoke - but in Night City, they are replaced by JC and Little Smoke instead. To find Cyberpunk 2077's GTA: San Andreas Easter egg, players must travel to the Badlands and enter the Trailer Park in Red Peaks. Near the entrance of the train tunnel lay two dead bodies which resemble CJ and Big Smoke. Little Smoke's body contains a data shard, detailing a conversation with JC, which ends in, "All you had to do was follow the d*mn train, JC," a not-so-subtle reference to the infamous train mission in GTA: San Andreas.
A Cyberpunk 2077 NPC Death Is Inspired By Indiana Jones
While in Red Peaks, players can also discover a reference to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, in which Indy uses a refrigerator to live through a nuclear explosion. In between the Medeski Fuel Station and the Sunset Motel, players will come across a dead body in an abandoned refrigerator (similar to finding Bartmoss' cyberdeck in Cyberpunk 2077). On the body, a data shard explains that Steven Hurt was challenged by a viewer of some sort to test the very same idea that Indiana Jones had. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like this Night City resident was quite as lucky, and discovered a harsh truth in Cyberpunk 2077.
Cowboy Bebop Characters Are Hostages In Cyberpunk 2077
The anime Cowboy Bebop, which also takes place in the 2070s, is not too surprising of a reference for that reason, but it is still undoubtedly a welcome Easter egg by fans of the popular animated series. Players can come across a specific hostage situation in the eastern area of Rancho Coronado, where a nearby computer displays details of the crime (likely organized by one of Cyberpunk 2077's many gangs), where the names "Faye Spiegel," "Spike Valentine," and "Jet Black" are listed under "Martha's group." To fans of Cowboy Bebop, this will be an obvious nod to the show's main characters.
In the grand scope of the RPG title, this list barely scratches the surface. Players can discover dozens more references in their own playthroughs of the game, and depending on what media they're familiar with, it can enhance their individual experiences in Night City. In fact, some of them could very well be right under their noses - just like the above Easter eggs in Cyberpunk 2077.
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