Modding has historically enriched Cyberpunk 2077 with new abilities, missions, and content, and this collaboration may inform the direction of a potential Cyberpunk 2077 sequel.

The article argues that GTA 6 is not an RPG and prioritizes selling a product over fostering a community, implying potential divides in player expectations and the long-term viability of GTA Online versus decentralized mod ecosystems.

Cyberpunk 2077 is positioned as closer to a sandbox RPG/simulator than GTA 6, reflecting a broader industry trend of strong modding communities and customization in games like Skyrim, Baldur’s Gate 3, Mass Effect, and The Sims 4.

CD Projekt Red partners with mod.io to enable broader modding, and many modders from the community are now working as official developers on the game.

Nearly half of the quest team for Cyberpunk 2077 are former mod creators, underscoring a strong pipeline from modding to official development.

Rockstar’s acquisition of GTA Online mod developer FiveM is cited as evidence of a more controlled modding path, suggesting GTA 6 may follow a similar approach.

CDPR promotes story mods and high player-driven customization, contrasting with Rockstar’s restrictive stance on modding for GTA 6.

Involving skilled modders could accelerate and improve future CD Projekt Red projects, including Witcher 4 and a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, by leveraging fan expertise.

Lead developers describe modding as a gateway into game development, illustrating how fan-created content can influence official releases.

CD Projekt Red’s patch 2.5 for Cyberpunk 2077 expands RPG features and built-in mod support across consoles, adding new clothing, cyberware customization via Glamdocs, and dual-wielding for pistols and revolvers.

The 2.5 update also broadens official mod support for Cyberpunk 2077, including console mod support, new Edgerunners-inspired quests, and quality-of-life improvements.

The update introduces cozy new missions about Night City’s origins and strengthens ties to the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, while emphasizing replayability and user-created mods.