There was a lot of controversy surrounding the release of CD Projekt Red’s super-hyped Cyberpunk 2077.
Now that the dust has settled and CD Projekt Red has pumped the game full of patches and fixes to make it playable, we’re left with a fantastic playground to live out our cyberpunk fantasies.
Since day one, modders have been hard at work fixing what CD Projekt Red couldn’t and improving the game in many creative ways.
This includes beefing up the vehicle variety and overhauling the driving experience.
Suppose you love Cyberpunk 2077 but expected more out of the driving experience.
In that case, this collection of new cars and alternative vehicle handling settings will take your gaming to the next level.
Speeder bikes are some of the most popular vehicles in the far, far away galaxy where Star Wars take place. Only someone with skills and high reflexes can drive one without incurring disaster.
Luckily, V is one such person.
This mod by AnyGoodName brings the Aratech 74-Z speeder bike straight from the Galactic Empire into Cyberpunk 2077.
It looks a bit like a relic among Night City’s stylish vehicles, but it’s just as powerful as the Brennan Apollo bike it replaces.
Driving a car with a keyboard is never the best experience in video games – mainly because keyboards are missing pedals or triggers to control your acceleration.
This mod by Mettaray aims to give keyboard + mouse players a better driving experience by separating the buttons that move the car forward and accelerate.
Now your car will drive at a stable speed, unless you also hit Shift to raise your speed.
This is remarkably useful when you don’t want to drive around like a maniac, and it’s also more comfortable overall.
Something that surprised me a lot when I first started playing Cyberpunk 2077 was the inability to sell off cars like you can in most GTA titles.
It probably makes sense from a “balance” perspective, but if I can’t live off of my incredible car-stealing skills, I don’t want them.
Modder ThalonMook took the time to rectify this with their Sell Stolen Cars mod, which lets you pawn off your ill-gotten wheels at garages in Watson Northside and the Badlands.
If you’re going to get showy new vehicles for your Cyberpunk 2077 garage, you’ll need a way to access them quickly – and nothing is more practical than a vehicle spawner.
This won’t precisely protect your immersion or the game’s challenge, but sometimes, you just want to cruise by on some sleek wheels without worrying about the world around you.
Other times, you really, really need that unmanned Basilisk hovertank.
With this nifty tool you’ll gain instant access to over 600 cars ranging from super-luxurious limos to parade floats, including all of the supercars you’ll see in the wealthier districts of Night City.
With angles so sharp they count as a traffic hazard comes the Carbine Tank 1000, created by CarbineHeroes as an offshoot from a previous Batmobile they worked on.
This car would totally look like a Batmobile in black, but in red, it’s more like a Knuckles The Echidna-themed parade car.
It’s a bit ridiculous, but there’s something about its bright red color and spiky top that really puts the “punk” in Cyberpunk 2077.
The Carbine Tank 1000 replaces the showbiz favorite Herrera Outlaw, and it remains mostly the same in terms of performance.
Even in the moody neon-lit streets of Night City, people love taking the edge off and heading into the Badlands for some off-road action in the summer.
This custom car pack by DoctorPortal will give you a glimpse of Night City’s festive summer look by replacing the Chevillion Emperor, Herrera Outlaw, Quadra Type-66, and Rayfield Caliburn with their summer-modded counterparts.
This mod pack will bring in everything from luxurious convertible limos to modified roadsters that’ll make Night City look like Dubai.
If you’re still not satisfied with your custom Yaiba Kusanagi, I’d suggest taking it to the next level with creator Halvkyrie’s Neon Rims mod.
As you’ve undoubtedly worked out, this mod lets you add potent neon lighting to your wheels.
Ironically, this helps the Kusanagi blend in better with the bright lights adorning everything in Night City.
It features seven color options ranging from dystopian red to saintly white. With this and the previous mod, you’ll never run out of options for your neo-military motorcycle.
One of the most critical aspects of Cyberpunk 2077’s gameplay is driving futuristic supercars with insane modifications through the streets of a neon-lit dystopian metropolis.
Regrettably, the controls leave a lot to be desired.
Even if you get the Better Acceleration for Keyboards mod, you’re likely to find issues with the handling, turning, and more.
This Realistic Driving Experience by creator Hunter04119 aims to improve the game’s car driving and make it as close to Forza as possible. Hello drifting!
Prolific creator DoctorPortal brings us this fantastic set of counter neo-Kitsch vehicles with revitalized, fresh designs ready to shake things up in Night City’s car scene.
This pack includes five unique sports cars with bold designs embodying the counter neo-Kitsch movement.
I’m especially drawn toward the Quadra Type-66 Mk. II “Vindicator,” which looks like something a Guardian from Destiny would feel comfortable driving.
You can read a ton of fan-made lore about each of the cars on the mod’s description page, which can add a lot to the experience if you value immersion.
The Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech is one of the best vehicles ever made in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe – a cult muscle car beloved by anyone who knows what driving is all about.
But there’s always room for improvement.
Creator DoctorPortal hammered out the Arcadia MK.II by taking apart a Mizutani Shion “Coyote” and rebuilding a Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech around its internal components.
The result is a powerful and unique vehicle that’ll be the center of attention even when you’re not driving like a madman.
It features several lore-friendly paint schemes that’ll make any nomad’s mouth water at the sight of your ride.
Nelson Chitty is a Venezuelan expat living in Argentina. He’s a writer and translator passionate about history and foreign cultures. His ideal weekend is spent between leisurely playing games of Civilization VI and looking for the next seinen anime to marathon.
