Cyberpunk 2077 Lifepaths

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What Are Lifepaths In Cyberpunk 2077?

As part of the character creation process in Cyberpunk 2077 you must choose a lifepath for your character. Your Lifepath determines your starting area and starting missions in the game. The three options for Lifepaths are: Nomad, Street Kid, and Corporate.

Nomad

The Nomad Lifepath is unique in that it is the only choice that actually begins the game outside of Night City. Your early gameplay options here will revolve around Nomad family dynamics in The Badlands as well as how and why you decided to make your way into Night City.

V says this about starting off as a Nomad.

My childhood, let’s see… racing my Bobber for the first time through the hills… first kiss in the middle of a synth cornfield.

My family’s in pieces. That’s why I’m heading for Night City.

Starting off as a Nomad in The Badlands.

Street Kid

Street Kids start off with an intimate knowledge of Night City street culture, including Gangs, violence, illegal contraband and much more.

As a Street Kid, your journey begins in the Heywood District.

V says this about starting off as a Street Kid.

Grew Up in Heywood. Whole street was my family.

Neighbors helped each other out, thought nothing of it.

Childhood memories. Hopping buildings, running away from badges.

A street race shown off during Street Kid gameplay.

Corporate

The Corporate Lifepath means you are not at home in the streets or in the badlands, but in rather in the dark boardrooms and offices of the Arasaka Corporation. Your experiences in the business world may give you some nice financial opportunities later on.

V says this about starting off as a Corpo.

You want to be top? Gotta have some skin in the game.

A cold and empty boardroom featured in the Corporate Lifepath.

How Lifepaths Affect Story Outcomes

While each Lifepath starts off in a different location in Cyberpunk 2077, they will all come together at some point in the main story line. However, your initial Lifepath will still resonate all the way until the end of the game. Cyberpunk 2077 does this primarily through providing unique and interesting dialogue choices as well as side quests based on your Lifepath.

One of many possible dialog options based on your character’s Lifepath.

How Long Is Each Starting Area?

You can expect a few hours in each of the three Lifepaths starting missions before progressing on to the main Cyberpunk 2077 story.

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