In this detailed guide, we have gathered some very useful tips for beginners in Cyberpunk 2077 to get them started on the right foot.
Both returning and new players need to go through our tips for Cyberpunk 2077 since the game has vastly changed following the famous 2.0 update.
A number of gameplay mechanics have been either changed or tweaked. Night City is also a fairly expansive and complicated location to explore, which might be too overwhelming for newcomers.
You will need to know every little basic and some tips and tricks to breeze through every gig you find on the street.Respec or create a new character after update 2.0
Following the extensive changes in Cyberpunk 2077 after the 2.0 update, we recommend doing a fresh restart on your character. This tip may seem a big negative however it’ll help you to get comfortable with the new perk system as well as the newly introduced mechanics.
If you decide to go with your existing character, the game will automatically ask you to respec them and all of your skill points will be refunded giving you an opportunity to reset your attributes and begin the game with a new character buildYour starting Lifepath choice does not matter
If you’re stuck deciding whether you want to become a street kid, Nomad, or the law-abiding Corp during your Lifepath choices, we’re here to tell you that in Cyberpunk 2077 choosing these lifepaths will not have any impact on your game other than the intro to the game and the dialogue is a bit different.Learn how to get skills, attributes, and perks
There are three categories of abilities present in Cyberpunk 2077 which include Skills, Perks, and attributes that are intertwined with each other.
Attributes are part of your abilities that comprise 5 sections Body, Intelligence, etc that can be enhanced by earning attribute points. Skills are linked with attributes that can be leveled up by simply performing activities such as dumping dead bodies to increase your stealth and performing parkour or running to increase Athletics
Perks on the other hand are similar to attributes but they function by providing your character with passive abilities such as increasing movement speed by 5%. However, some perks in Cyberpunk 2077 require your skills to be leveled up to a certain amount to be acquired.
This can all be a bit confusing to get a hold of, however, when you go through the system yourself, you’ll be able to have a better understanding of the skill tree in Cyberpunk 2077 and make better builds. If nothing works, you always have the option to Respec your character and gain back the points to start a new build.You can leave missions midway and return later
If you’re stuck with a mission, want to take part in some other activity happening around Night City, or are running short on supplies for the mission, you’re always free to leave the mission and return later.
