Night City has at all times been the true star of the Cyberpunk universe — and now it’s getting its most detailed tabletop remedy but at a brand-new time limit.
Pre-orders have formally opened for $60 bodily copies of Night City 2045, a brand new 312-page metropolis sourcebook for the Cyberpunk RED TTRPG due out in June — however the digital PDF is already out there for buy at $30. Dubbed a “monster sourcebook,” Night City 2045 is designed to be a complete information to the setting, with a give attention to the individuals, locations, and energy buildings that outline life within the Dark Future.
Originally announced at Gen Con 2024, Night City 2045 is ready within the beloved neon-soaked metropolis 32 years earlier than the occasions of Cyberpunk 2077, on the finish of an period generally known as the Time of the Red. Following a nuclear blast in Night City that occurred in the course of the Fourth Corporate War, the skies had been stained blood-red for years — full with “blood rains” composed of crimson slime falling from the sky.
Whereas 2020’s Night City Sourcebook took a targeted take a look at the downtown district, Night City 2045 examines all the metropolis a quarter-century later — which incorporates all 24 districts with greater than 600 particular areas. The e book additionally takes an exhaustive take a look at Night City’s geography, authorities, historical past, legal guidelines, and a lot extra. There are particulars about 44 completely different gangs, 6 legal organizations, and 23 completely different safety suppliers, together with 99 stat blocks for numerous forms of characters.
According to an April 17 blog post from R. Talsorian Games, bodily copies of the e book will formally be launched at Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH, which runs from June 17 to 21. Pre-orders will then start transport on June 24. Anyone who pre-orders the bodily e book can get the digital PDF for 50% off, however they will additionally choose up the bodily e book early if performed in-person at Origins. Also, anybody who pre-orders the digital model through Demiplane can get free entry to Roll20’s Map Pin function.
For longtime followers, Night City 2045 isn’t simply one other sourcebook. It’s the closest factor but to a full simulation of town itself on tabletop, providing a model of Night City that looks like a dwelling, respiratory character. Just attempt to keep away from getting hit by some blood rain whilst you’re there.
