Maxing Out in Cyberpunk 2077: One Player's Journey to Level 50 Before the Main Story Begins

In the world of gaming, players often seek out unique challenges to enhance their experience. Recently, a player of Cyberpunk 2077 took on an impressive feat, reaching the maximum level before even entering the main storyline through the opening credits.

One enthusiastic player documented their self-imposed challenge on a popular forum, revealing that it required a significant time investment of 40 hours and 30 minutes. It’s interesting to note that the game’s main narrative is typically completed in about 25 hours and 30 minutes. This means that this particular player spent more time in the introductory regions than the average player would take to finish the entire game.

Cyberpunk 2077 begins with several smaller tasks leading up to the pivotal mission termed The Heist. During this initial phase, players are confined to the starting area of Watson, limiting access to only a small subset of the overall game’s activities that provide experience points. To circumvent these restrictions, the player utilized a glitch that permitted them to venture beyond Watson. Although this didn't unlock the numerous side quests or activities available in the extensive Night City, it did allow for enhanced grinding opportunities.

The player suggested heading to Pacifica, specifically Batty's Hotel, as the optimal location for farming experience points. They mentioned the process was repetitive but effective, stating that while it took them 40 hours, a more effective approach could reduce that time to under 35 hours. They advised taking breaks for improved experience gains and utilizing a variety of weapons for both skill development and mental breaks.

Cyberpunk 2077 includes a progression system reminiscent of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, where players improve specific skills through various actions that contribute to their overall level. For example, executing stealthy headshots hones the Headhunter skill, while creating items boosts the Engineer skill.

Ultimately, the player was able to achieve the maximum level of 50 by diversifying their skill set, though it’s likely this could have been accomplished more swiftly through regular story progression. With the developers, CD Projekt Red, focusing on future projects, including expansions for Cyberpunk and forthcoming titles in The Witcher series, players are now seeking inventive challenges like this one to maintain their engagement with the game.

As for the sequel, little information has been revealed about it. CD Projekt Red is in the process of establishing a new studio in Boston dedicated to its development. It has been described as a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, potentially featuring more intricate life paths for players to explore. The immersive and richly detailed environment of Cyberpunk 2077 has left a lasting impression, as evidenced by a notable review highlighting the game's stunning world and vast flexibility in gameplay choices.