Cyberpunk 2077’s anticipated update could significantly enhance the NCART metro system, moving beyond its current limitations. Upon the game’s original release, players hoped for a functional metro system to navigate Night City, but were met with empty station structures intended only for fast travel. Over the years and across multiple updates, the game has undergone remarkable transformations, particularly highlighted by Update 2.1, which introduced operational subway rides connecting 19 stations across five color-coded lines. Despite these improvements, many fans believe the metro system still does not live up to its full potential.
Currently, the NCART system adds atmosphere to the game rather than providing practical usefulness. Players can fast travel or experience train rides after reaching a certain point in the storyline, yet the engagement remains largely passive. Interaction is limited: there are no options to explore trains or stations in a meaningful way. Reports indicate that the modding community has already demonstrated that a more interactive and realistic metro experience is feasible, suggesting potential paths for CD Projekt Red (CDPR) to explore in future updates.
Possible enhancements for the metro could include interactions with NPCs, explorable platforms, and quests that showcase the dynamics of Night City’s social structure—offering clean, secure stations in wealthier areas while presenting chaotic environments in gang territories. Adding ambient characters such as commuters and recurring personalities could significantly deepen the immersive experience.
Update 2.3 could potentially address these concerns, possibly introducing gameplay incentives for using public transit, such as stealth perks or access to hidden missions within gang areas. A more developed NCART system could also ease navigation for players who prefer not to drive and might serve as hubs for missions, vendors, or fixers.
Introducing personal touches, such as personalized messages during train rides, would create a more reflective and immersive experience while traveling. Even if these features aren’t fully realized in Cyberpunk 2077, they could set the groundwork for a more comprehensive metro system in the upcoming sequel, Cyberpunk 2 (Project Orion).
This potential upgrade not only promises to enhance gameplay but also demonstrates CDPR’s commitment to continually improving player experience, keeping the excitement alive for both existing players and new fans of the franchise.