In the sprawling, neon-drenched metropolis of Night City, where every shadow tells a story and every flickering hologram hides a secret, players are still uncovering delightful easter eggs years after release. One such discovery, which took a dedicated mercenary over 400 hours to find, is the game's hilarious and perfectly fitting homage to the legendary French electronic music duo, Daft Punk. Forget the chrome and the cyberware for a moment; sometimes the real treasure is a pair of funky, helmet-wearing musicians lurking in the background of a club. Talk about a hidden gem that's cooler than a braindance on ice!
Daft Punk, the masters behind global anthems like Around The World and Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger, are iconic not just for their music but for their mysterious, futuristic personas, complete with signature helmets that conceal their identities. It's a look that screams "the future is now," and honestly, it fits right into the aesthetic of Cyberpunk 2077 like a custom-fit subdermal armor. Developers CD Projekt Red clearly thought so too, as they've included their own in-universe version. The community has affectionately dubbed them "bootleg Daft Punk," but their canonical name is Private Press. It's the kind of deep-cut reference that makes exploring Night City feel like a real, lived-in world, not just a video game level.
Where to Find the Funky Duo 🎵
So, where does one stumble upon these musical enigmas? Unsurprisingly, you've got to hit the Night City music scene. The most straightforward sighting is during Kerry Eurodyne's side mission, "I Don't Wanna Hear It." In this quest, V and the rockerboy legend Kerry need to crash an Us Cracks concert at the Riot club in Little China, Watson. Players have a few options to get in:
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Steal a ticket from a fan (a classic streetkid move).
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Buy a ticket legitimately (if you're rolling in eddies).
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Intimidate the bouncer (because sometimes talking is overrated).
If you go through the main entrance, you'll spot Private Press holding down the fort. But beware! If you choose the stealthy approach and sneak in through the back, you might completely miss them. It's a classic case of "you snooze, you lose" on some primo cyberpunk ambiance.
There's another, more elusive chance to see them. For the truly observant mercs who actually read their Holocom messages (we know, it's a lot), there's a special event for the 99.9 Impulse radio channel at Riot. This seems to be where the original discoverer, HackSama, spotted them. The DJ for this shindig is none other than Mr. Kipper—voiced by the one and only Idris Elba, who you might know as Solomon Reed from the Phantom Liberty expansion. Kipper spins a track called Walk of Shame, which was actually created by Elba himself. How's that for a crossover? You can hear more from Private Press by tuning your car radio to 99.9 Impulse. It's the perfect station for when you're cruising through the Badlands, pretending the dust storms are just part of the vibe.
The Lore Behind the Helmets ℹ️
CD Projekt Red didn't just drop these guys in as a one-off joke. There's actual lore scattered across Night City, found on promotional shards. Here’s the scoop on Private Press:
| Origin | Cultural Identity | Notable Fact |
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| Grobel Orbital Station | Identify with the Highriders | Station is thousands of miles from Earth |
| Highriders are the space-dwelling, high-tech colonists of Low Earth Orbit (LEO). So, these aren't just posers from Heywood; they're literally from out of this world. It adds a whole new layer to their mysterious aesthetic. |
Community Reactions and Jokes 😂
The Reddit community, as always, had an absolute field day with this discovery. Players immediately started brainstorming what kind of music a "bootleg Daft Punk" would produce. The suggestions were pure gold (or maybe cheap, irradiated chrome):
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"Around The Globe" (For the truly worldly nomad).
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"Tougher, Gooder, Quicker, Musclier" (The perfect soundtrack for installing a new gorilla arms cyberware).
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"One Additional Time" (Because in Night City, once is never enough).
It's this kind of player-driven humor and engagement that keeps the world of Cyberpunk 2077 feeling alive and kicking in 2026.
Why This Easter Egg Rocks 🎸
This small detail exemplifies why Cyberpunk 2077's world-building is top-notch. It's not just about the main quests or the big explosions; it's about the texture of the world. Private Press is a homage that feels organic. They're not a glaring, out-of-place reference but a natural part of Night City's eclectic, hyper-commercialized culture. In a city obsessed with image and brand, of course there would be a helmeted electronic duo riding the line between artistry and corporate product. It’s a wink to players who get the reference, and for those who don't, they're just another cool part of the scenery. It’s a win-win.
Final Thoughts for the Chooms 🤘
So, next time you're in Night City, whether you're on a job for the Fixers or just sightseeing after the 2.0 overhaul and Phantom Liberty expansion, keep your eyes peeled. Tune into 99.9 Impulse, visit Riot club, and maybe you'll catch a glimpse of Private Press. In a game about identity, memory, and the fusion of man and machine, these silent, helmeted musicians are a perfect, quirky footnote. They remind us that Night City, for all its danger and despair, is also a place of strange beauty, weird art, and jokes that span the globe—or should we say, Around The Globe. Stay funky, samurai.
