So, I've been diving deep into Cyberpunk 2077 lately, especially after the 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty DLC dropped. Let me tell you, the improvements are incredible! But what really caught my attention was this wild Easter egg I stumbled upon – a hidden monster truck that requires a pretty strange sequence of events to unlock. 🚗💨

Starting the Hunt in the Badlands

My journey began in the southern Badlands, that dusty expanse below Night City. I fast-traveled to the Protein Farm – you know, that area littered with greenhouses. It's pretty desolate out there, but that's exactly where this mystery starts.

The Mysterious Church

Just below the food vendor, I discovered something unexpected: an open church with a garage nearby. What really struck me was the makeshift graveyard out front – dozens of tires hung on pipes like some kind of bizarre memorial. It definitely set an eerie mood.

Inside, I found two interesting objects:

• An old computer terminal

• A mysterious arcade machine

The 4 A.M. Ritual ⏰

Here's where things get specific. I had to wait until exactly 4 A.M. in-game time. Once the clock struck four, I booted up the computer and made sure to read through all the files and messages. Every single one needed to be marked as read for this to work.

Playing Arasaka Tower 3D

The arcade machine contained a mini-game called "Arasaka Tower 3D," and honestly, it's pretty cool on its own! You play as Johnny Silverhand in this retro first-person shooter that feels like something straight out of the 90s. I know there are deeper mysteries hidden in this game, but for the monster truck, all I had to do was:

1. Start the game

2. Exit immediately

That's it! Simple, right? 🎮

The Drive to the Eastern Badlands

Now here's the crucial part – and I can't stress this enough: DO NOT fast travel or skip time. You need to physically drive from the church to the eastern Badlands. I hopped in my vehicle and headed east, keeping my eyes peeled for a specific landmark.

Finding the Mattress 🛏️

This was trickier than I expected. I was looking for an old mattress just sitting in the dirt off the road. The key landmarks I used were:

• A plume of smoke in the distance

• A nearby sign

• A cactus right in front of the mattress

• The mattress sits at the bottom of a small path

Be careful though! There's another sign to the right that almost threw me off. I had to really scan the ground carefully to spot it.

The Waiting Game ⏳

Once I found the mattress, I just... sat there. Literally. If you've timed everything right (arriving around 4 or 5 A.M.), you just need to remain idle on the mattress. I grabbed a snack in real life because this takes a while.

Eventually, something amazing happened:

• V started coughing

• A Relic malfunction kicked in

• A mysterious figure appeared (no spoilers!)

• V woke up to an absolutely bizarre scene

Claiming Your Prize 🏆

And there it was – the Mackinaw Demiurge Monster Truck, sitting right nearby with a computer next to it. I immediately jumped in and drove that beast away. The moment I did, it automatically added itself to my vehicle list in V's phone.

This truck is perfect for tearing through the Badlands and even handling the violent streets of Dogtown. The suspension is incredible, and it just feels powerful under your control.

Final Thoughts

This Easter egg perfectly captures what I love about Cyberpunk 2077 in 2026. The developers really went all out with these hidden secrets, and the fact that this ties into a longer-running CD Projekt Red mystery makes it even cooler. The monster truck itself is a fantastic reward – practical, powerful, and unique.

If you're playing on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X/S, I highly recommend hunting this down yourself. Just remember: patience is key, especially during that mattress waiting period. Don't give up!

Have you found any other cool Easter eggs in the 2.0 update? The addition of all these new vehicles for different terrains really shows how much the game has evolved since launch. This monster truck is definitely going to be my go-to ride for Badlands missions from now on! 🌵🚙