Night City continues to evolve through community-driven modifications that transform Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay. The modding community has created extensive overhauls combining thousands of individual modifications into comprehensive packages.
City of Dreams represents one of the largest mod collections available, developed by modding team 2077v2. The package integrates 1111 individual modifications with over 5 million total downloads across the community. Installation uses the Vortex mod manager, extracting files directly into the game directory.
Survival mechanics have been introduced through independent mods like Survival System by DiCrash, adding energy, satiation, and hydration management. Meanwhile, new titles like MAINCORE bring cyberpunk survival gameplay to early access, developed by Milan Prekop with building, raiding, and PvP elements.
Community Modifications & New Releases
Cyberpunk Gaming Ecosystem
City of Dreams Modification Package
Core Features
Comprehensive overhaul including weapon modifications, Edgerunners theme integration, improved UI elements, and bug fixes compiled by team 2077v2.
Virtual Atelier
Over 100 shops containing 3000+ pieces including clothing, armor, cyberware, vehicles, and jewelry accessible from any in-game computer.
Custom Content
Dedicated City of Dreams radio station with original music tracks, custom storefronts featuring unique lore about merchant V2.
Survival System Mechanics
Energy System
Energy depletes over six in-game days. Low levels reduce maximum health, stamina, and regeneration rates. Replenished through sleep in beds.
Satiation System
Hunger affects jump height and carrying capacity. Neglecting satiation levels results in reduced strength and movement penalties.
Hydration System
Dehydration impacts movement speeds across all activities. Food and drink prices increase progressively throughout gameplay.
MAINCORE Game Details
Open-world survival game featuring building, raiding, PvP, and PvE elements with first or third-person perspective options.
Open World
Massive persistent world filled with diverse environments, resources, and hidden dangers requiring exploration and resource gathering.
Base Building
Construct customizable bases using gathered materials including walls, traps, storage, and defensive structures to protect progress.
Combat Systems
PvP battles with other survivors, raiding of player structures for resources, and PvE challenges against hostile wildlife and AI enemies.
Cyberpunk 2 Development Progress
CD Projekt Red assigned 116 developers to Cyberpunk 2 project across Boston, Warsaw, and Vancouver studios.
Development team expanded to 135 developers, showing continued growth in just three months.
Studio plans to scale team to over 300 developers by end of 2027 across Poland and US locations.
Cyberpunk 2 confirmed not releasing before 2028, with The Witcher 4 development taking current priority.
CD Projekt Red Active Projects
The modifications discussed include City of Dreams with 1111 mods and 5 million downloads, Survival System by DiCrash adding three management systems, and MAINCORE’s January 2026 early access release by Milan Prekop.
Development of Cyberpunk 2077 sequel expanded from 116 to 135 developers between July and October 2025. CD Projekt Red confirmed five games in active development with The Witcher 4 receiving priority staffing of 447 developers.
Installation methods vary by modification type. City of Dreams uses Vortex mod manager with official backup procedures. MAINCORE operates as standalone early access title available through Steam platform with planned 12-month development timeline before full release.