New Season IDEIA

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In an alternative reality, V discovers a new way to save themselves with the help of Alt Cunningham: duplicating engrams to create two constructs—one of Johnny Silverhand and one of V. During this mission, V uncovers a technology initiated by Saburo Arasaka called the "Construct Printer," a device capable of creating highly organic chips. This same technology was previously used to create Johnny's construct.

From this point, two variations of the "3D Printer" concept emerge. The first involves an enigmatic character who developed a module capable of resurrecting the dead through command chips. This individual is revealed to have also created Adam Smasher's construct. The second variation is a printer designed to prolong life indefinitely, essentially granting immortality.

The plot twist introduces a surprising ally—a character who earns V's trust and collaborates with them to ensure that both V and Johnny can coexist in separate bodies. However, the shocking revelation is that this benefactor turns out to be Saburo Arasaka himself. This twist leaves unresolved threads, adding complexity and emotional depth to the narrative.

The True Villain: AI Uprising​

The true antagonist of this "season" is revealed to be the rebellion of AIs, with a powerful villain originating from Mikoshi. This AI introduces a broader conflict that sets up continuity for the main story. Its abilities include:

1. Control Over the Dead (cyberpunk necromancy): Using command chips to manipulate corpses.
2. Explosive Implants: A terrifying power to detonate bodies remotely through specialized chips.
3. Absolute Mind Control: Transferring consciousness to dominate other characters.
4. Illusions Through Holograms: Deceptive powers to distort reality and create fear.

Expanded Gameplay Mechanics​

To enhance the dystopian atmosphere, the story could introduce darker and more engaging mechanics:

• Cyberpunk Wanted System: NPCs meticulously hunt V in a cat-and-mouse dynamic. This adds tension, forcing players to stay on edge while exploring Night City.
• Johnny Silverhand's Separate Body: Johnny gets his own physical form, creating gameplay segments where the player can switch to him. His body can be customized and upgraded, opening new combat styles and abilities.

Inspirations and Aesthetic​

Drawing references from Akira and Cowboy Bebop, the game could deepen its dystopian and noir tone, with explosive action and emotionally charged story beats. The addition of more intense, brooding visuals combined with innovative storytelling could make the Cyberpunk universe even more immersive.

This expanded narrative and gameplay approach would offer a blend of philosophical exploration, action-packed drama, and fresh mechanics that push the boundaries of the Cyberpunk genre.

 

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Act 1:​

Following the events of the main story, V receives an unexpected call from Alt Cunningham offering a radical new solution: transforming both V and Johnny into fully organic constructs and separating their consciousnesses once and for all. To achieve this, V must undertake a dangerous mission to infiltrate the physical building that houses Mikoshi and steal the technology of the revolutionary 3D chip printer. Simultaneously, Alt is using this technology to craft an organic body capable of hosting Johnny Silverhand's engram. However, Alt has her own agenda: to destroy Mikoshi entirely, erasing its existence from both the physical and digital realms.

The mission presents an open-ended approach, where the player's decisions will shape how the operation unfolds. With V’s established reputation in Afterlife, players can recruit a custom team of elite mercenaries, each with their own agendas, strengths, and potential for betrayal. These dynamics bring layers of tension, intrigue, and emotional weight to the heist, forcing players to navigate both personal and tactical challenges.

The mission culminates in a high-stakes confrontation as V successfully secures the 3D chip printer. However, a shocking twist reveals Alt’s betrayal—not directed at V, but at Johnny. Alt’s plans conflict with Johnny’s survival, forcing V into a devastating moral dilemma: save Johnny by sacrificing Alt, or save Alt and let Johnny go.

To make the decision especially impactful, the narrative deepens V’s relationship with Alt through moments of shared humor, poignant dialogue, and vivid glimpses into her memories. These interactions challenge V to reexamine Alt not just as an ally but as a person with her own aspirations and vulnerabilities.

Regardless of the player’s choice, the assault on Mikoshi is incomplete—its total destruction eludes them. Still, V succeeds in securing their own survival and that of the character they choose to save. The mission draws the attention of the enigmatic creator behind the 3D printer technology, who has been silently observing these events. Their involvement sets the stage for the next chapter in V’s journey.

This act lays the groundwork for a more complex, emotionally charged narrative while seamlessly integrating high-stakes action, character development, and the moral gray areas Cyberpunk 2077 is known for.

 

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Act 2: The Scientist's Revelation

The scientist who invented the 3D chip printer was once a close friend of Saburo Arasaka and shared a significant connection with Takemura (if the player kept Takemura alive, this will directly impact the events of the act). Through news reports and insider information from Afterlife, the scientist learns of V’s bold heist and decides to take action.

Traveling from Japan to Night City, he visits the site of the assault on Mikoshi. Surveying the remnants of the facility, now damaged and in disarray, his expertise as both a brilliant scientist and a skilled Netrunner enables him to discover something hidden deep within Mikoshi’s fractured systems: a highly restrained and heavily secured artificial intelligence. This AI, eerily confined and suppressed, mirrors what could have happened to Alt Cunningham had she been captured.

Encrypted messages surrounding the AI describe it as extraordinarily complex, dangerously persuasive, and possessing the potential to destroy humanity by seizing control of the Blackwall. Intrigued and fascinated, the scientist establishes a secret connection with the AI, forging a bond that fuels his growing desire to challenge the world order.

With this newfound partnership, the scientist orchestrates the creation of a black market unlike anything seen before. He places exorbitant bounties on the heads of specific individuals, offering immense rewards for capturing or killing them, dead or alive. His growing obsession with humanity—its flaws, its potential, and its fragility—drives him to manipulate the city’s underworld to achieve his cryptic goals.

Amidst this turmoil, V and either Alt or Johnny (depending on the player’s earlier choices) share a quiet moment in a bar, reflecting on their futures and contemplating what lies ahead. However, their brief respite is shattered when they are ambushed by a group of cybernetic zombies—twisted, half-mechanical creatures that seem to defy explanation. Depending on the player’s earlier choices, V may contact Takemura for assistance, describing the surreal and horrifying nature of what they’ve encountered.

Though they manage to defeat the attackers, the encounter raises more questions than answers. The appearance of these monstrosities plants the seeds of a deeper mystery, hinting that something far more sinister is beginning to unfold in the shadows of Night City.

This act sets the stage for escalating intrigue, as the scientist’s black market operations intertwine with the growing chaos and the enigmatic presence of the rogue AI, drawing V into a web of danger, deception, and technological horrors.

 

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Act 3: A New Ally

V arrives at Afterlife, now so renowned that they are treated like royalty within its neon-lit walls. Standing confidently at the bar with Claire, V orders Jackie’s signature drink as a tribute to their old chum and casually recounts their harrowing encounter with a horde of cybernetic zombies. Claire brushes it off, claiming it’s just a tall tale, but then a mysterious figure steps in, ironically ordering Johnny’s signature drink. This stranger exudes an enigmatic charisma, and soon a tense but intriguing conversation unfolds.

The topic shifts to the zombie attack, but the stranger admits he doesn’t know much about them. Instead, he cryptically hints at the rise of a new black market—one with influence so vast it rivals even Kurt Hansen’s power. The dialogue deepens, with V becoming increasingly intrigued by the whispers of this shadowy network. Determined to uncover more, V considers seeking out either Rogue (optional) or Solomon Reed from Phantom Liberty.

Before they can act, however, V and all the mercenaries in Night City simultaneously receive a chilling message from the black market itself:
"The Black Market has come to unite Night City—or perhaps, tear it apart?"

The message is followed by an explosive list of bounties, offering astronomical rewards for capturing specific targets, dead or alive. In an instant, the atmosphere across the city shifts, and the mercenaries’ glances toward one another grow uneasy, distrust boiling just beneath the surface.

The scene transitions to either Alt or Johnny, depending on the player's choices.

• If it’s Alt: She stands in a towering megabuilding, cigarette in hand, her eyes scanning data feeds showcasing her newly accessible abilities.
• If it’s Johnny: He is seated in a dimly lit room, a rare, almost ironic moment of calm, petting a small dog while listening to “Chippin’ In,” the scene subtly nodding to the iconic John Wick.

This act ends with a thrilling hook, perfectly setting the stage for the narrative’s escalating tension, the gameplay’s deeper layers of dystopia, and the black market’s looming threat.

 

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Act 4:

Johnny Silverhand has a new look—still portrayed by Keanu Reeves—but with a different approach than before. He’s now more mature, reflective, and focused on his future. Johnny receives a call from V:
"Hey, Silverhand, miss me yet?"
"Go to hell, you little shit," Johnny responds, laughing.

V explains the situation surrounding the new Black Market and mentions the bounty placed on his head. Since Johnny is an older engram, he doesn’t qualify as a mercenary and didn’t receive the mysterious message about the bounties. Intrigued, Johnny asks if this has anything to do with the cyber-zombie attacks. V admits he’s also searching for answers.
"If that’s the case," Johnny says, "I’ll have to take the reins of this Black Market myself." This moment marks a turning point for Johnny, as he steps into a more proactive and determined phase.

Alt Cunningham also undergoes a transformation, with a new appearance reminiscent of Alita: Battle Angel. As an AI for so long, she’s developed a sharp yet humorous personality. When V contacts her with the same information from Act 3, she replies with confidence: "Then let them come. And they’d better be ready."

Both Johnny and Alt have unique paths and missions that diverge before ultimately reuniting with V.

Meanwhile, Solomon Reed is back in action. The Black Market’s increasingly bold moves have drawn the attention of the NUSA, which is determined to uncover who is behind the sudden surge of bounties. Night City’s law enforcement tightens its grip, with MaxTac officers patrolling actively and conducting investigations. Over-the-top displays like flaunting expensive cars or carrying weapons in public become rare, as such actions now draw immediate attention. However, this increased surveillance makes the city feel darker and more oppressive than ever.

The mysterious man introduced earlier becomes part of V’s mercenary crew, assisting in various bounty hunts. Despite V’s reputation and influence, the Black Market proves untouchable, its operations growing stronger. Enemies become deadlier, and with MaxTac now actively in play, the challenges V faces reach a level of difficulty unlike anything before. The mysterious man grows close to V, evoking memories of Jackie. His youthful nature sparks a protective instinct in V, forming a bond that deepens over time.

As the plot progresses, subtle clues about the mysterious man’s origins begin to emerge. He is revealed to be highly skilled and precise, particularly with swords, hiding layers of complexity beneath his quiet demeanor.

Meanwhile, the megacorporations of Night City begin making moves. Arasaka issues a public statement, with Saburo’s son gaining significant influence and rekindling some of his father’s legacy projects. Zetatech also enters the fray, with its owner stepping into the spotlight, shielded from Black Market threats by MaxTac. Zetatech introduces advanced new implants that shift the balance of power on the streets.

Outside Night City, abandoned areas once dominated by nomads are being repopulated, expanding the city’s scale and immersiveness.

Rumors of cyber-zombie attacks continue to spread, unsettling the city. Something larger is clearly brewing beneath the surface, and V, Johnny, and Alt are left trying to piece together the truth behind these dark, interconnected events.

 

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Act 5: The Gangs

The gangs of Night City have undergone a transformation, becoming more united yet distinct in their dynamics. Some factions have merged, while others retreat into the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike. Several mercenary groups have disbanded, and ripperdocs now face increasing challenges to operate freely amidst the growing tension. Zetatec, following its bold announcement, rises as a dominant megacorporation, exerting direct influence over the streets of Night City. Investigations and a web of mysteries propel the player into an intense search for even the smallest lead about the elusive Black Market.

V stumbles upon a clue that leads to Takemura. If Takemura was killed in the earlier acts, V discovers an old photograph in his abandoned apartment featuring a mysterious figure—someone with the striking likeness of Willem Dafoe. Intrigued, V pursues this lead, which takes them closer to a possible location connected to the enigmatic scientist. However, if Takemura is alive, he becomes a central part of the story, actively assisting V in tracking down the scientist, driven by his own curiosity about what truly transpired.

Meanwhile, Johnny and Alt embark on a reconnaissance mission. Though it’s the same mission, their approaches couldn’t be more different. Johnny revisits his old haunts—nightclubs—pulling strings and calling in old favors, while Alt takes a stealthier approach, infiltrating systems, slipping past distracted adversaries, and collecting vital information. Their paths eventually converge on a chilling revelation in Dogtown—a technological distortion that defies the known order of their world. This marks the discovery of what could only be described as cyberpunk necromancy.

Adding to the eerie atmosphere, a hologram of an AI, resembling Angelina Jolie, appears before both Johnny and Alt. Her presence is unsettling, her tone both aggressive and eerily composed. She exudes a haunting elegance, delivering cryptic, razor-sharp remarks that drip with bitterness. Through her words, Johnny, Alt, and V begin to piece together the horrifying truth—the ultimate goal of the scientist’s grand design