If you’re anything like me, chances are there are no local card shops running Cyberpunk TCG events. “It’s fine,” I say, crying into my neon-yellow pillow. However, like many things, the power of virtual worlds is here to help—and now, there’s a mod for Cyberpunk 2077 that lets you play the TCG. Against real people, may I add.
Now, taking away the strange factor that you’re technically playing cards featuring real people in the world of Night City, playing the Cyberpunk TCG within 2077 seems pretty awesome. It’s not limited to just playing the TCG, but you can also buy and open packs, chasing those Welcome to Night City chase cards. Virtually, of course.
The TCG is available through a project called Open2077, a multiplayer mod for Cyberpunk 2077. In the clip shared on Reddit, the player can walk into a store, sit down and play against other players, all of which is built directly into CD Projekt Red’s RPG. It functions exactly like a normal match of the TCG, which is quite frankly wild.
You can also use private rooms so that the experience is limited to you and your friends, save decks straight into your inventory for easy access, and, well, play the TCG in general. Of course, online simulators of TCGs—including the Cyberpunk TCG—aren’t anything new. But this is equivalent to being able to play the Pokémon TCG within a Nintendo videogame. And that concept, well, it’s pretty cool.
There are a few catches, of course. One, you’ll need a PC copy of the game (sorry, console players), and you’ll also need the Phantom Liberty DLC alongside the base game. Secondly, it’s multiplayer only, so there’s no single-player option against AI opponents, as far as I can tell. And, lastly, the developer confirms AI was used in the development of the TCG component. How much that matters is your perspective—although it’s hard to ignore the fact that it feels very fitting, given the setting.
I do hope there’s a single-player mod for the TCG. It would be hilarious to walk up to Hanako at Embers with a full playmat and deck, asking to play against her while she has been waiting hours for you to complete side quests. You’ve waited this long, Hanako, why not play a match of a TCG?
If you’re keen to play the game in real life, there are some events where you can score a Misty promo coming up, so make sure to attend them for an awesome card. Alternatively, sign up to my newsletter above for all the latest TCG news.
