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We are happy to announce the start of our official Cyberpunk 2077 illustration contest!

Its theme revolves around Night City – which is not only about dark alleyways and neon signs, but also vibrant streets and every-day situations... like eating ramen at a food stand. We want you to show us your version of Cyberpunk, in your own style and artistic vision.

There is only one catch – your illustration must be done using our template (available here) with an outline of V’s iconic jacket placed in the center. The rest of the scene, including the style of the main character in the jacket, other characters, setting, etc. is totally up to your imagination and preferences!

You can submit your entry until October 6th, 2020, 23:59 CEST. The complete set of rules and regulations for the contest is available here.

Three best submissions will be awarded with prizes from CD PROJEKT RED and Wacom!



How to participate: short tutorial



How to participate: FAQ

1. What is the required size and format?

The illustration must follow the provided template, be aligned with its dimensions and not be cropped, mirrored or resized. However, lines of the jacket outline do not have to be visible. The illustration has to be provided in JPEG format, and must not exceed 15MB in size.

2. How many illustrations can I submit?

You can submit only 1 illustration.

3. How should I submit my illustration?

Send an email to your-NC@cdprojektred.com with the illustration (JPEG file) as an attachment. Please do not send links to external cloud drives or ZIP/RAR files.

4. What is the contest period?

The contest begins on September 1st, 2020 and ends on October 6th, 2020 23:59 CEST.

5. Can I post my illustration on social media after submission?

Absolutely! Make sure to tag @cyberpunkgame and @wacom when posting on Instagram if you want to be featured in our highlight reels :)

6. How will the winners be chosen?

All illustrations which meet the technical requirements will be reviewed by a jury. Winners will be chosen based on the creativity, composition, originality, and overall quality of the entry.

7. Can I retract a submission?

Yes – in order to do so, please send us an email to your-NC@cdprojektred.com from the email address you used to submit your entry. However, please note that you won't be able to resubmit/submit an entry again.

8. Will you use my illustration later?

We might share your picture later on one of our social media accounts, especially if you’re a winner!

9. What are the prizes?

First place: Wacom Cintiq 16, Cyberpunk 2077 Collector’s Edition, Cyberpunk 2077 goodie bag worth 250 EUR

Second place: Wacom Intuos Pro M, Cyberpunk 2077 Collector’s Edition, Cyberpunk 2077 goodie bag worth 150 EUR

Third place: Wacom Intuos S, Cyberpunk 2077 Collector’s Edition, Cyberpunk 2077 goodie bag worth 100 EUR
 
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty​


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Welcome to Dogtown, President Myers!

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Dogtown. A city within Night City. Former Pacifica subdistrict, now a fortress ruled by our favorite renegade colonel — Kurt Hansen. He ignored his exit orders post-Unification War, thumbed his nose at the Arvin Accord, carved out his private patch of land, and opened up the Black Market. But the powers-that-be don’t bat an eye — too much profit in gun trades and fat-cat deals. Kurt’s kingdom thrives behind the wall with no laws to curb him, while most dwellers teeter on the brink of poverty. But hey, they’re unshackled from corporate reign, right?

How the hell did I land in this mess?

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The Black Market, Dogtown’s beating heart — and the center of all trade deals. No taxes, no NCPD, no corpo jurisdiction. If you’re looking for something unique, from illegal cyberware to smuggled weapons, this is where you go. But watch your back: this place is guarded by Hansen’s mad dogs — Barghest. One false move and…

My two cents? Stick to the shadows, like any savvy shopper ought to.

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Barghest, aka Kurt’s private army, rules Dogtown with an iron fist. Don't mistake them for just a bunch of unruly gangers — their core is made up of well-trained military veterans and mercs who will turn your life into hell if you step out of line. Their ranks are constantly reinforced by dozens of street kids dazed by the allure of becoming part of something bigger.

Consider it extremely dangerous. Stay out of their way and interfere only if your life is in danger.

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Every day, newcomers make their way past Dogtown’s walls full of hope for a better life. Some are looking to hide, but most want to escape their dark pasts. What they don’t know is that there’s no bright future waiting for them here… They’re just changing one form of terror for another: from corpos to warlord Kurt and his loyal dogs — Barghest.

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Wondering why this pile of AeroZep scrap, squatting right in the stadium’s stomach, ain’t been junked for parts yet? Well, it’s a vital part of Kurt’s wonderland. The nuclear heart nestled inside feeds Dogtown’s folks with juice, no bills attached. Toss in water, a roof overhead, all for zip… you begin to grasp the siren song of Hansen’s “utopia”.

My advice: stay away from this flame, or get burned.

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Folks call it Dogtown these days, but once upon a time it was slated to be a high-rolling resort, brimming with luxury spas, ritzy casinos, and grand hotels. Then along came the NUSA’s Unification War. Rapped hard on Night City’s doorstep, spooked the big money boys. They all pulled their eddies, ran for the hills, left the dream gathering dust.

If you came here looking for paradise, too bad. You’re late.

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The Pacifica project, Militech’s ace in the hole — till the game got canceled. A desperate move to buff their tarnished rep in Night City, so the story goes. But was it just a PR ploy? Or is there something more sinister lurking beneath?

Deep in my gut, a hunch is telling me to let this sleeping dog lie.

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Nature’s gnarled fingers have reclaimed the once-luxurious structures, their insides now infested, crawling with gangers. Wanna glimpse rotten dreams twisted into terrible nightmares? Take a walk through the ruins. But unless you’re a nostalgia nut playing footsie with the Reaper, there are far safer places to take a stroll down memory lane.

In this corner of Kurt's concrete jungle, death always finds a way.

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Kurt’s not the blood-thirsty warlord folks like to think. He’s a natural-born leader. A shrewd operator, revered by his crew. Once upon a time, he got left in the lurch by his former employer. So he flipped the script. Set up shop in Pacifica’s inner sanctum. Used his savvy on wartime hustling to hammer out his own destiny. Now, business is booming, for better or worse.

Wanna cut a deal with the devil? Go ahead. Just don't cry foul when you can't handle the heat.

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The very definition of clandestine. This club, owned by Hansen and located on top of his sanctuary, lures in elite players not just from Night City but from around the world. It's a secure place to make all sorts of shady deals — secure from all except the watchful eye of Kurt, naturally.

Time to exfil, before they sniff me out...
 
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I'm not working on the shotguns (being a quest designer), but I remember as a big fan of older Bungie titles (Halo 1 has one of the best shotguns of all time, fight me), walking over to the gameplay team one day and just congratulating them, because I had so much fun using the shotguns. My favorite one hasn't been shown yet ingame, so you'll have some cool stuff to look forward to! :D
 


Pacifica was supposed to be Night City’s money making vacation resort — a true paradise catering to corporate employees and tourists alike with it’s golden sandy beaches, luxurious hotels, and unmatched entertainment. Until it all went to hell, that is.

The dream came to a painfully abrupt end after uncertainty struck the global economy and corporate investors pulled their funding for the project. Construction work stopped, leaving most buildings unfinished, forever to remain the hulking concrete and steel shells they were at the time. Instead of teeming with tourists, the district is now overrun by poverty, violence, and gangs.

It’s here that Voodoo Boys, a techno-mystical group of netrunners, chose to set up their base of operations. Originating from the Haitian community that settled in Night City after their homeland was ravaged by climate disaster, they took it upon themselves to protect the local community, forsaken and left to fend for themselves by the NCPD.


 


Badlands are the vast plains just outside of Night City. Sparsely populated by Nomads, they make the city proper seem like a lush oasis in comparison. Still, this place’s got plenty of life left in it, as well as heaps of golden opportunities for those in the know. Wherever you choose to head out here, you’re bound to run into quite a few surprises — unless they run into you first.

You see, Nomads aren’t the only ones who call Badlands their home. Wraiths, a gang made up of exiles from local tribes and families also live here, and are the main reason behind the disappearances of many a corporate transport. Everybody knows that crossing into their territory without an armed escort — and a small army — is just asking for trouble.

Unchecked resource extraction and derelict oilfields dominate in the north. The east, wastelands full of chemicals and landfills reign supreme. Acid rains resulting from the massive pollution guarantee nothing will ever grow here anytime soon, perhaps ever, while the winds carrying the unbearable stench make sure that Night City doesn’t forget this place exists.

Finally, there’s the desert to the south. It owes its much less apocalyptic vibe to the many Biotechnica protein farms, as well as the Jackson Plains power plant. You might even go as far as to think it’s safe around here, but let your guard down for a second and it’ll eat you up alive.


NORTHERN OILFIELDS


EASTERN WASTELANDS


SOUTHERN DESERT
 
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