Cyberpunk 2077 is set to become a multiplayer playground through NightCoop, a fan-made mod that supports co-op for up to eight players. The project arrives alongside the game’s major 2.5 update, scheduled for 22 October, and the recent release of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime.
Update 2.5 adds new quests, a dual-wielding perk, console mod support and other changes. CD Projekt Red has outlined the official additions in its confirmed update details, while NightCoop offers a much broader unofficial experiment for PC players.
How NightCoop co-op works
NightCoop synchronises the world of Cyberpunk 2077 for groups of up to eight players. Combat and stealth are designed to function consistently for everyone, including unusual situations such as one player activating Sandevistan. Other players can see the time-slowing effect through an afterimage as their teammate moves.
Story decisions are handled collectively: dialogue and choices go to a vote, with the majority result applied to the group. The project’s trailer demonstrates a two-player heist in which one character controls cameras and drones while the other attacks from the front.
Open beta, PvP and installation
Following closed testing, NightCoop is scheduled to enter open beta on 23 October at 11am EDT. The mod’s website also lists optional player-versus-player combat, which can be enabled by the host.
NightCoop’s PvP system considers each fighter’s statistics and equipment. It also adjusts damage between players at different levels, helping prevent a major advantage for higher-level characters.
To get started, players install NightCoop together with the RED4ext library. The host can load an existing save or create a new co-op game, after which guests join as their own version of V.
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CD Projekt Red has a history of supporting fan-made content, including the addition of mod support to console versions of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and now Cyberpunk 2077. The RED4ext library has recorded 12.6 million downloads on Nexus Mods, highlighting the scale of interest in player-created additions.
A substantial fan project for Night City
NightCoop aims to turn a primarily solo open-world RPG into a shared experience without removing its core systems. Coordinated heists, group votes, synchronised stealth and host-controlled PvP give the mod a wide range of possible uses once the open beta begins.
As with any unofficial modification, players will need to follow the project’s installation requirements and use the correct PC files. Console mod support arriving with update 2.5 is a separate official feature and does not make NightCoop available on consoles.
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