"Cyberpunk 2077 takes place in Night City, a crime-ridden city in the Free State of California. Players take control of "V," a mercenary deeply embedded in the underworld of Night City. "V" is customizable to the player's choosing, allowing them to be any gender and have any skin tone. Their backgrounds and combat styles are also up to the player's preference, from brute force strength or crippling the advantage of opponents with advanced hacking."

Below is the official synopsis for Cyber punk 2077 via the game's website:

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure story set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification. You play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality. You can customize your character’s cyberware, skillset and playstyle, and explore a vast city where the choices you make shape the story and the world around you.

Major Character Cast

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JOHNNY SILVERHAND

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RICHAR NIGHT

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SABURO ARASAKA

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ALT CUNNINGHAM

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COMMISSIONER J. HAMMERMAN

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PLACIDE

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BRIGITTE

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SASQUATCH