The sprawling, neon-drenched metropolis of Night City is a labyrinth of stories, and even in 2026, years after its initial release, Cyberpunk 2077 continues to reveal hidden depths. For the dedicated mercenaries and completionists who have scoured every alley and megabuilding, a significant challenge has always been tracking down the game's most elusive collectibles: the Hidden Gems. These small treasures, often data shards containing lore, cryptic messages, or valuable loot, are scattered in obscure corners unrelated to any mission marker. Their very design makes them easy to miss, turning a full catalog of Night City's secrets into a monumental, often tedious, scavenger hunt. However, thanks to the ingenuity of the modding community, a new pathway has been forged. Modder Darkcopse created the Missing Persons - Fixer's Hidden Gems modification, a transformative addition that integrates the hunt for these 194 secrets directly into the game's established framework by adding nearly 200 new fixer gigs.
What Exactly Are the Hidden Gems?
In the base game of Cyberpunk 2077, Hidden Gems are deliberately placed Easter eggs and loot bonuses. They are not part of any quest log, do not appear on the player's map, and are typically found in locations one would only stumble upon by sheer accident or exhaustive exploration. These can include:
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Lore Shards: Pieces of text that expand on the world's history, corporate scandals, or personal tragedies.
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Unique Items: Sometimes, these gems are physical objects or cyberware specs.
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Environmental Storytelling: They often serve as poignant, silent narratives tucked away from the main arterial routes of the city.
The thrill of discovery is palpable, but the probability of a player finding all 194 without external guidance is astronomically low. This is where Darkcopse's mod fundamentally alters the experience.
The Mod's Ingenious Integration
The Fixer's Hidden Gems mod doesn't just hand players a checklist; it weaves the search into the very fabric of Night City's mercenary economy. By adding 194 new fixer gigs, it utilizes the game's existing systems—the holocom calls, the fixer relationships, the map icons—to guide players organically. When the prerequisites for a specific Hidden Gem are met (such as completing a story mission or allowing in-game time to pass), a new gig from a fixer like the ever-resourceful Regina Jones will populate the journal.
This design has several brilliant consequences:
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Contextual Guidance: Over 400 new messages from fixers provide narrative context or cryptic hints, making the hunt feel like a legitimate investigation rather than a meta-game task.
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Prevention of Frustration: The mod intelligently checks your inventory. If you've already serendipitously picked up the Hidden Gem, the fixer will send a follow-up "P.S." message informing you that the target is already acquired, saving you a futile trip.
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Respect for Pacing: The gigs only spawn once their associated Hidden Gem becomes available in the world, ensuring they don't break the game's narrative or chronological flow.
A Boon for Completionists and Role-Players Alike
For players obsessed with seeing every facet of CD Projekt Red's dystopian masterpiece, this mod is an indispensable tool. It transforms an overwhelming, opaque collection goal into a structured, engaging series of mini-quests. The sensation is no longer that of using a guide but of having a supremely well-connected fixer who knows all of Night City's dirty little secrets and is willing to pay for their retrieval.
Moreover, the mod enhances role-playing. Instead of V randomly rummaging through dumpsters, they are now a professional on a directed contract. The gigs blend seamlessly with the dozens of other jobs players undertake, maintaining the immersive illusion that every activity is part of the living, breathing world of mercenary work. The loot and shards obtained feel earned, their stories now delivered with a purpose.
The Legacy of Community-Driven Enhancement
As of 2026, Cyberpunk 2077 stands as a testament to both developer support and vibrant community contribution. Mods like Fixer's Hidden Gems exemplify how player creativity can extend a game's lifespan and refine its experience. They address niche desires—in this case, the completionist's urge and the aversion to guide-dependency—with elegant solutions that feel native to the game's design.
The mod acts as a curated tour through Night City's most overlooked crevices, ensuring that poignant stories and valuable caches don't languish unseen. It acknowledges that in a city this vast and layered, even the most eagle-eyed runner could use a good tip now and then. For anyone returning to Night City for another tour of duty or embarking on their first, this mod redefines the hunt, turning hidden secrets into celebrated discoveries.