Let me tell you, exploring Night City in third-person has been a total game-changer for my Cyberpunk 2077 experience. I've been grinding this game since its rocky launch back in 2020, and while the first-person immersion is dope, I've always wanted to see my meticulously customized V strutting through those neon-lit streets. I mean, what's the point of spending hours perfecting your character's look if you only see them in menu screens, right?

Night City is absolutely bonkers with its massive skyscrapers touching the polluted skies, breathtaking panoramic views that make you go 'whoaaaa', and markets so packed with people you'd think it was Black Friday in the dystopian future. The level of detail CDPR packed into this world is next level.

The Third-Person Quest

So here's the deal - CDPR has been pretty stubborn about keeping Cyberpunk 2077 first-person only. Even in 2025, they're still holding the line on this design choice. I remember that statement they made last year confirming they have zero plans to add an official third-person mode. Talk about sticking to your guns!

For my console homies, I've got bad news - you're still stuck in first-person mode. Sorry, not sorry (actually, I am sorry, that sucks). But for us PC players, we've got options! The modding community has been our savior, as per usual.

Getting That Third-Person Goodness

The whole process isn't exactly plug-and-play, but it's worth every minute of setup time. Trust me on this one, choomba. Here's how I did it:

1. First, I downloaded the Cyber Engine Tweaks mod - this is like the foundation for most Cyberpunk 2077 mods

2. Then I grabbed the JB - TPP mod from Nexus Mods (it's been updated for 2025 with some sweet new features)

3. Installed Cyber Engine Tweaks into my Cyberpunk directory (mine was: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Cyberpunk2077)

4. Dropped the JB - TPP mod files into the same directory

5. Fired up the game and set my hotkeys

The whole process took me maybe 15 minutes, and that was with me getting distracted by a cat video halfway through. #NoRegrets

The Third-Person Experience

Let me tell you, seeing V dodge traffic, parkour across buildings, and engage in combat from a third-person perspective is chef's kiss. I've mapped my controls so that I can:

• Toggle between first and third person with 'T'

• Rotate the camera 360 degrees with my mouse

• Zoom in/out with the scroll wheel

• Adjust camera height with Page Up/Down

Sometimes the animations get a little wonky - like when I'm hacking or using certain cyberware abilities - but that's a small price to pay for the overall experience. It's not perfect, but it's pretty damn close.

Why CDPR Won't Go Third-Person

I've been thinking about why CDPR is so dead-set against adding an official third-person mode, and I have some theories:

• The game was designed from the ground up for first-person immersion

• Animations would need complete overhauls for all actions

• Interior spaces might be too cramped for a third-person camera

• They're too busy working on that Witcher 4 game (gimme gimme!)

But here's where I get a bit salty - they've seen how popular these third-person mods are. The demand is clearly there. Why not throw us a bone? The modders have already done half the work for them!

My 2025 Wishlist

Looking ahead, I'm hoping that maybe, just MAYBE, CDPR will surprise us with an official third-person option in their next big update. The rumored "Night City Reborn" expansion that's supposedly coming in late 2025 would be the perfect opportunity. But I'm not holding my breath.

In the meantime, I'll keep rocking my modded third-person setup. It's given the game new life for me. There's something special about watching my netrunner V, with her glowing tech implants and killer outfit, walking down the street like she owns the place. Because let's face it - in my playthrough, she kinda does! 😎

For anyone on the fence about modding their game for third-person - just do it. It's like getting a whole new Cyberpunk experience for free. And in this economy? That's what I call a preem deal.

Stay frosty, choombas! ✌️

Pro Tips for Third-Person Mode

• 🔥 Try different camera heights for different situations

• 🚗 Switch back to first-person when driving (trust me on this one)

• 👕 With third-person, fashion actually matters now - invest in those stylish threads!

• 📸 Use photo mode with your visible character for epic screenshots

• 🔫 Combat feels different - adjust your playstyle accordingly

The mod has been a total game-changer for me. As they say in Night City, "You either die a gonk, or live long enough to see yourself in third-person." Okay, nobody actually says that, but they should!