Alright choombas, gather 'round, because I've got some absolutely mind-blowing news straight from the neon-drenched streets of Night City that's going to make your chrome gleam. Just when I thought my time with V's story was well and truly archived, a lone netrunner, a true edgerunner of the modding scene, is single-handedly coding the multiplayer experience we desperately craved but CD Projekt Red had to scrap. I'm talking about the CyberMP mod, and after watching some recent playtest footage, I can confidently say this isn't just some janky prototype—it's shaping up to be something utterly phenomenal.

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Let's rewind for a sec and get the context. We all remember the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 back in 2020, right? After the masterpiece that was The Witcher 3, expectations were sky-high, but the reality was... well, let's just say it was a bit of a glitchy mess, especially on last-gen consoles. It became one of the most controversial and meme-worthy launches in gaming history, no cap. The game got pulled from the PlayStation Store, and refunds were flying left and right. It was a major corpo-sized disaster.

But you gotta respect the grind. CDPR didn't just pack up and leave. They spent years working tirelessly, dropping patches and updates like hotfixes, transforming Cyberpunk 2077 from a meme into a masterpiece. Seriously, the Phantom Liberty expansion and the 2.0 update alone were absolute game-changers, bringing in new mechanics and a ton of polish. They turned a massive failure into one of their biggest redemption arcs.

However, that whole messy launch had a casualty: the planned official multiplayer mode. It got axed. And now, with CDPR busy cooking up the sequel (Cyberpunk 2, Orion, whatever they're calling it), it seemed like our dreams of cruising through Night City with a crew of friends were permanently flatlined.

Enter the hero of our story: a single, dedicated modder. This person, fueled by pure passion and probably an unhealthy amount of synthetic caffeine, decided to take matters into their own hands. The project is called CyberMP, and it's aiming to inject that multiplayer adrenaline directly into the game's veins.

So, what can you actually do in this mod right now? Well, let me break it down based on the latest playtest footage from YouTuber JuiceHead:

  • Player Count: The mod currently supports lobbies of up to 20 players! Imagine 20 different Vs just hanging out in the same instance of Night City. The chaos potential is immense.

  • Current Game Modes:

  • 2v2 Deathmatch: Get your iron ready! It's a small-scale but intense PvP mode to test your combat skills against other players.

  • Free Roam Exploration: This is the big one. The entire, sprawling map of Night City is open for you and your friends (or random strangers) to explore together. No quests or structured missions yet, but sometimes the best stories are the ones you make yourselves.

  • Social & Sandbox Features:

  • In-game Text Chat: Communicate, plan, or just talk smack with your fellow edgerunners.

  • Vehicle Spawning: Spawn any ride you want on the fly. Want a parade of Akira-style bikes? You got it.

  • Mod Support: This is huge. The mod already supports mock usage of other mods, like spawning custom vehicles. The integration potential with the wider modding ecosystem is crazy.

Now, I gotta be real with you—this is a work in progress by one incredibly talented person. There are some rough edges, as you'd expect:

  • Stability: During early playtests, there were frequent crashes. But the developer smoothed things out drastically in just a day or two, which shows how fast they're iterating.

  • Animations: Since the base game is first-person, there's no built-in system for seeing other players' full-body animations. Your friends might look a bit like stiff, gliding mannequins at the moment. BUT, the creator has already started implementing actual third-person character animations, so this is being actively worked on.

Despite these current limitations, the sheer ambition and technical achievement here are staggering. This isn't just a simple co-op mod; it's laying the groundwork for a full-blown multiplayer platform within Night City.

Looking ahead to 2026, the modding scene for Cyberpunk is more vibrant than ever. With tools like the Cyber Engine Tweaks and a passionate community constantly pushing the boundaries, CyberMP stands as a testament to what fans can achieve when a developer leaves a door open, even unintentionally. It's the ultimate love letter to the game.

If you're as hyped as I am and want to support this insane project, you can find the creator on Patreon to help fund their development (imagine the energy bills for running those servers!). You can also join the official Discord server to get the latest news, report bugs, or just hang out with other fans who are equally pumped.

So, what do you think, chooms? Are you ready to hit the streets of Night City with a full crew, creating your own chaos and stories? This mod has the potential to give the game a whole new lease on life. Let me know in the comments below if you'll be diving in day one! Until then, stay preem, and I'll catch you in the next one. Peace out!