What’s new in Night City? :: Cyberpunk 2077 Events & Announcements
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steamcommunity.comHere’s the latest on Cyberpunk 2077 Night City 2045 as of May 2026.
What Night City 2045 is
- Night City 2045 is a prequel sourcebook for Cyberpunk RED that maps Night City about 32 years before Cyberpunk 2077, detailing all 24 districts, factions, and 600+ locations. It’s described as a comprehensive city guide for the Time of the Red era after the Fourth Corporate War.[2][3][7]
Release and availability
- The book was officially announced in April 2026, with pre-orders open and a physical release planned for June 2026; the digital PDF has already been made available in some outlets. Multiple outlets report the June 2026 physical release and pre-order status.[1][3][5][2]
What fans can expect in the book
- Content highlights include detailed faction coverage (44 gangs, 6 criminal organizations, 23 private security providers), district-by-district breakdowns, and maps of more than 600 sites, designed to help game masters run a full Night City experience in the 2045 timeline.[3][5][7]
- It’s positioned as a definitive guide to Night City’s power structures, geography, and logistics during the Time of the Red, offering a more expansive view than prior sourcebooks.[5][3]
Context for players of Cyberpunk RED and Cyberpunk 2077
- Night City 2045 serves as a bridge for fans between Cyberpunk RED and the world of Cyberpunk 2077, providing background that informs the city’s history and factions before V’s story.[7][2]
- Several outlets emphasize its role as a “monster sourcebook” and a detailed city-wide reference, rather than a mere backdrop supplement, making it useful for both tabletop play and lore enthusiasts.[5][7]
Example of what’s in the book
- The sourcebook catalogs location details and includes 99 stat blocks covering various roles, from gang members to corporate enforcers, and it provides new maps to navigate Night City’s districts and megastructures.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent announcements, pre-order links, and a quick map overview to help you decide whether to dive in. Would you prefer a short list of purchase options or a compact visual summary (e.g., a map-tied outline of the 24 districts and their key factions)? I can also provide direct quotes or excerpts from the latest announcements if you want precise wording.[1][2][3]