Summary
ACyberpunk 2077player discovered a surprising Easter egg referencing the real-world electronic music duo Daft Punk over 400 hours into the game. Since its release back in 2020,Cyberpunk 2077has never been shy of including homages to influential works from a variety of beloved franchises, with references ranging from classic retro anime to dystopian sci-fi films. Devoted fans have attempted to track down each Easter egg and secret in the game, up to and including the references hidden within the game’s only expansion DLC, Phantom Liberty.
Cyberpunk 2077became known for its Easter eggsafter fans noticed the sheer amount of quests, vehicles, and secrets alluding to popular works, with some referencing IPs dating all the way back from the 80s. Developer CD Projekt Red’s open-world action RPG notably even sometimes mixed references, such as the case with the name and design of the Yaiba Kusanagi CT-3X, a purchasable vehicle that strongly resembled the bike from the anime filmAkirawhile sharing a name with the protagonist of theGhost in the Shellmanga, Motoko Kusanagi.
Now, another Easter egg was uncovered by a fan, who spent over 400 hours exploring thedystopian streets of Night Citybefore they came across an unexpected reference to Daft Punk. Reddit user HackSama shared a photo to the r/cyberpunkgame subreddit, which showcased V and Johnny Silverhand posing alongside a pair of helmeted figures. The pair, known in-game as the DJ duo Private Press, notably appeared during the 99.9 Impulse event held at Riot but can also be spotted during the “I Don’t Wanna Hear It” side job, wherein the player can find them waiting around the front entrance of the same club.
Cyberpunk 2077’s Music Easter Eggs
This wasn’t the only timeCyberpunk 2077included references to the music industry. Most notably, every main and side quest after the game’s prologue is named after classic songs that would have influenced Johnny’s diehard rocker-boy persona, such as AC/DC’s “Shoot To Thrill” and The Beatles' “A Day In The Life.” Pop listeners might also be amused with theCyberpunk 2077Easter egg referencing Rihanna, whereinV’s talking handgun Skippycan be heard humming the tune for “Disturbia.”
Though fans have hunted down dozens if not hundreds of references, developers have confirmed there are stillCyberpunk 2077Easter eggs that remain undiscoverednearly four years after the game’s release. However, as CD Projekt Red announced there were no plans to implement major content updates beyond the Phantom Liberty DLC, many fans believe it’s only a matter of time before the collective player base unravels all ofCyberpunk 2077’s secrets.
Cyberpunk 2077
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Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red.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.Upgraded with next-gen in mind and featuring free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on jobs, build a reputation, and unlock upgrades.The relationships you forge and the choices you make will shape the story and the world around you. Legends are made here. What will yours be?
