
Cyberpunk TTRPG · Cyberpunk Roleplaying Game
Cyberpunk
Cyberpunk immerses you in Night City and the sprawl, where style meets survival. You are Edgerunners, freelancers navigating between gang territories and corporate towers. The gameplay emphasises bold choices, messy consequences, and sharp-edged characters. Fans appreciate the tense action, neon-noir atmosphere, and complex social interactions. The current edition, Cyberpunk RED, sets the scene in a post-war rebuild, featuring chrome, netrunning, and street-level intrigue.
What can you expect from a session? Your crew scouts a target, meets fixers, bypasses scanners, and quickly adapts when plans shift. It’s perfect for newcomers seeking guided, cinematic play, as well as veterans who enjoy tactical options and moral dilemmas. Ideal for one-shots, birthdays, and teams that thrive on collaboration under pressure. Check out available Game Masters to find the right fit for your style.
How to play Cyberpunk
Cyberpunk has a straightforward core. Roll a d10, add a stat and a skill, and aim to meet or exceed a target number. On your turn, you describe your actions, and the Game Master will tell you what to roll or what it will cost. Combat is fast and deadly. Initiative, cover, and autofire are important. Damage is determined by weapon dice. Armour reduces hits and degrades over time. Critical injuries heighten the stakes. Hacking and drones follow the same speak-and-roll mechanics, with clear choices.
You bring a character concept. Choose a role such as Solo, Netrunner, or Fixer, and embrace a taste for risk. A professional Game Master can provide pregenerated characters if you want to dive in quickly. They supply maps, handouts, and the city's factions. One-shots concentrate on a single Job with a clear beginning and an exit strategy. Campaigns track cash, cyberware, and reputation across arcs, so your choices have lasting effects. Play can occur in person or online with shared sheets and maps. Discover how sessions operate online on popular platforms.




Common questions
Do I need to know the rules or the lore of Night City?
Not at all. A professional Game Master will teach you the essentials as you play. You describe what your Edgerunner attempts, and the GM calls for tests using a d10 with your stat and skill against a difficulty. Gunfights are quick and perilous, but you will receive clear choices and guidance. Prebuilt characters are available, or you can bring a concept and choose a Role. The GM manages the details so you can focus on bold decisions.
Which edition of Cyberpunk do you run?
Most bookings use Cyberpunk RED, the current edition set in the Time of the Red after the corporate wars. It is streamlined and keeps the whole crew engaged in every scene. If your group prefers the classic Cyberpunk 2020 feel, that can be arranged with advance notice. Some Game Masters also offer v3 upon request. See available Game Masters to find someone who runs your preferred edition.
What sets Cyberpunk apart from D&D?
There is no magic or dungeons. It is near-future crime and survival. Characters use broad Roles and a detailed skill list, not fantasy classes and spells. Guns are lethal, armour degrades as it takes hits, and planning, legwork, and contacts are just as important as firefights. Advancement is gritty and incremental. You improve skills, chrome, and gear rather than gaining large pools of hit points. Heists and negotiations take the place of treasure hunts.
What group size and session length are most effective?
Cyberpunk shines with 2 to 6 players over 3 to 4 hours. With 2 or 3 players, expect tight, surgical jobs and character-focused scenes. With 5 or 6, the GM allows for more planning time and larger set pieces. A one-shot typically covers a full Job from setup to getaway. In a campaign, your crew’s income, chrome, and reputation grow over time, meaning choices in one mission resonate into the next.
How do hacking and netrunning work at the table?
In Cyberpunk RED, netrunning occurs simultaneously with the actions of other players. The Netrunner takes quick turns within the same round, scanning, breaching defences, and taking control of systems while the team operates on the ground. This keeps everyone engaged and maintains a fast pace. If you ask for Cyberpunk 2020, the GM can modify older NET rules to ensure the crew still shares the spotlight. You can expect straightforward references, visual aids, and clear results for hacks.
Is the content quite dark, and can we establish limits?
Cyberpunk explores adult themes, violence, corporate oppression, and body modification. You set the boundaries. Before play, the Game Master checks the tone and uses safety tools to ensure everyone feels comfortable. You can request gritty street-level hardship, stylish action with less graphic detail, or anything in between. If tone matters to you, check out GM playstyles to find a suitable match. The city is unforgiving, but your group determines the focus.
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