Cyberpunk 2077 players looking for a fresh experience in Night City have a new option thanks to modder “Xurec.” The recently released “Take a Breather – Pace and Reputation Overhaul” mod changes how missions are delivered to players, making the game feel more natural and immersive.
The mod addresses a common complaint that the original game dumps too many missions on players all at once. Instead, this overhaul ties mission availability to your character’s growing reputation in the city, measured by Street Cred levels.
“Take a Breather” makes a simple but powerful change to Cyberpunk 2077’s core gameplay loop. In the original game, only two fixers – Rogue and Muamar – required players to earn reputation before offering jobs. With this mod installed, every fixer in Night City follows this more realistic approach.
What makes the mod stand out is how it considers each fixer’s unique personality and power in their district. Your rise through Night City’s criminal underworld feels more earned as you gradually unlock new contacts based on your growing Street Cred and relationships.
The mod also improves storytelling by spreading out main missions, side quests, and gigs over time. Rather than receiving them all at once, they unlock through key events and Street Cred milestones. This pacing change gives players breathing room between major story beats and makes Night City feel more alive.
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Players will also receive in-game messages from familiar characters like Jackie, Viktor, Dum Dum, and Brick. These messages are built into the game’s existing messaging system, adding to the immersion without feeling tacked-on.
For players who found the original game’s pacing too rushed or unrealistic, this mod offers a more methodical progression. It’s particularly appealing for those starting a new playthrough who want the experience to feel fresh but not drastically different from the base game.
The creator designed the mod to be compatible with other modifications that tweak fixers and traders, making it easy to integrate into existing mod setups. This compatibility has been highlighted as a strength by early users.
Released in August 2025, the mod has already gained popularity in the Cyberpunk 2077 modding community. It’s available on Nexus Mods, the main hub for Cyberpunk 2077 modifications, and requires the base game running on PC.
For those interested in trying “Take a Breather,” installation involves downloading the mod and following the creator’s instructions for proper setup. The mod works with the latest patch (2.3+) of Cyberpunk 2077, which is important as compatibility with current game versions is often a challenge for mods.
Players report that the change, while subtle, significantly improves how the game’s story unfolds, making Night City feel more like a living world where reputation matters and connections are earned rather than handed out freely.