A free modification for Cyberpunk 2077, called NightCoop, is set to be released, allowing players to go through the story campaign in groups of up to eight. It was created by an independent team of programmers. Open beta testing is due to begin on October 23.
Each participant will play as their own character, keeping their appearance, level and equipment. The world, quests and storyline will be based on the save file of the game's organizer, or host. Other players' personal saves will not be affected by the modification. Dialogue choices are made by majority vote, and all participants watch cutscenes at the same time. Players can travel around the city together in one car or separately.
The game's organizer can turn on improved artificial intelligence for enemies: they will act more cunningly and receive more powerful weapons, but their health will not increase. It will also be possible to allow fights between players, with damage equalized for characters of different levels. The modification is currently in closed testing, covering the game's early chapters.
Installation requires a licensed copy of Cyberpunk 2077 and the RED4ext program. The modification currently works only on the Windows operating system. The original game's developer, CD Projekt Red, announced back in 2022 that it had abandoned plans for an official multiplayer mode, focusing instead on single-player expansions and work on a sequel.
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