Cyberpunk 2077’s latest patch isn’t just about bug fixes and new cosmetics-it hides a secret treat for tabletop RPG fans. Dive into the update and discover a free copy of Cyberpunk RED: Easy Mode, bridging the gap between digital Night City and the tabletop world.
Without mention, Cyberpunk 2077’s update 2.2 quietly offered up the quick start guide to the tabletop role-playing game. Easy Mode has abridged rules and an introductory mission to onboard new players quickly to using dice pools instead of controllers and keyboards. Players will be able to act as one of five pre-generated characters in the quick start: the charismatic Rockerboy, the lethal Solo, the inventive Tech, the lifesaving Medtech, and the hard-hitting Media. Though the guide includes a brief dive into the history and landscape of Night City, fans of the video game should feel intimately familiar with the prequel world of Cyberpunk RED.
Though the preview was released at Gen Con in 2019, the full version of Cyberpunk RED originally released alongside Cyberpunk 2077 in 2020. The tabletop game is latest edition of the original Cyberpunk 2020 RPG (which was released in 1989). The franchise explores the gritty sci-fi fiction of an end-stage capitalist technofuture where, according to the game’s description, “corporations control the world from their skyscraper fortresses.” Perhaps a little on the nose. Set in 2045, Cyberpunk RED takes place midway between the events of Cyberpunk 2020 and Cyberpunk 2077.
AELGAMES has confirmed the gift is available to PC users. To check for your copy of the PDF on PC, navigate to “C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappsmusicCyberpunk 2077 Bonus Content.” AELGAMES has not been able to verify how to get the PDF on Xbox or PlayStation, though the spokesperson said it “should have been” confirmed for those platforms as well.
What is the secret TTRPG surprise hidden in Cyberpunk 2077’s latest patch
The secret tabletop RPG (TTRPG) surprise hidden in Cyberpunk 2077’s latest patch 2.2 is the inclusion of the quick start guide for Cyberpunk RED: Easy Mode. This guide features abridged rules and an introductory mission designed to onboard new players to the tabletop game, allowing them to transition from digital gameplay to using dice pools in the TTRPG format. This addition was quietly added without formal announcement, making it a hidden gem for fans of both the video game and the tabletop RPG.
How does the quick start guide introduce TTRPG gameplay in Cyberpunk 2077
The quick start guide in Cyberpunk 2077’s latest patch introduces TTRPG gameplay by providing an abridged set of basic rules from Cyberpunk RED Easy Mode, designed to help new players learn and start playing right away. It includes five unique pre-made characters with distinct roles-such as Rockerboy, Solo, Tech, Medtech, and Media-allowing players to jump into the game without the complexity of full character creation. The guide also features an introductory mission called “Getting Paid,” which serves as a practical scenario to apply the rules and mechanics, easing players into the tabletop experience. Additionally, it offers a concise dive into the lore, history, and geography of Night City and the Cyberpunk universe to set the narrative context for players. This approach gradually introduces core mechanics like dice rolls and character abilities, making the transition from video game to tabletop RPG seamless and accessible.
