I've been roaming the neon-soaked streets of Night City since 2020, and let me tell you, what a wild ride it's been. Remember that dumpster fire of a launch? Game-breaking bugs that had V T-posing through walls and cars randomly launching into orbit? Yeah, those were the days. But six years later, Cyberpunk 2077 has cemented itself as a genuine classic, and the modding community is still keeping the flame alive while CDPR remains knee-deep in Witcher territory.

The thing about Night City is that it gets under your skin. The characters, the districts, the whole vibe – it's intoxicating. And nobody embodied that spirit better than my choom Jackie Welles. That larger-than-life personality, the way he called me 'hermano' – man, I still get emotional thinking about his story arc.

That's why I nearly flatlined from excitement when I discovered the 'One More Light' mod last month. Created by the genius modder Deceptious and last updated in late 2025, this gem gives us Jackie fans what we've been craving – more time with our favorite fixer.

What Makes 'One More Light' Special

The mod seamlessly integrates a new quest into the main game, triggered by a message from Mama Welles. Without dropping any major spoilers (because I'm not that kind of gonk), the mission extends Jackie's story in a way that feels authentic to the core game.

What impressed me most was how Deceptious cleverly repurposed existing voice lines from a hidden Jackie call in the base game. The attention to detail is preem – it genuinely feels like content that could have been in the original release.

Is it lengthy? Nah, but what it lacks in duration, it makes up for in emotional impact. I'm not saying I got something in my eye during the quest, but... okay, maybe I did. Sue me.

The visuals in Night City have never looked better either. With the latest 8K graphics mods running on my rig, the city feels more alive than ever:

The Modding Renaissance of 2026

'One More Light' isn't alone in breathing new life into Cyberpunk. The modding community has been on fire this year, with 'City of Dreams' being another standout that's transformed how I experience Night City. These dedicated fans are essentially doing CDPR's work for them while we all twiddle our thumbs waiting for an official sequel.

The beauty of these mods is how they expand on what was already there. Night City was always brimming with untapped potential, and now in 2026, we're finally seeing that potential realized through community efforts.

Here's my current mod loadout that I can't play without:

1. 'One More Light' - For the Jackie content, obviously

2. '8K Texture Overhaul' - My GPU hates me, but my eyes are grateful

3. 'Enhanced Vehicle Physics' - Because why shouldn't cars handle realistically?

4. 'City of Dreams' - Adds tons of new side quests

5. 'Real Food Vendor Experience' - Now I can actually sit and eat at food stalls! 🍜

Looking Forward While Looking Back

It's been six years since I first jacked into Night City, and honestly, I'm still finding new things to love. That's the mark of a truly special game – one that keeps on giving long after the credits roll.

While CDPR continues to focus on Geralt and friends (and don't get me wrong, I'm hyped for that too), there's something special about returning to Night City. It's like visiting an old friend who's changed in subtle ways since you last met.

The 'One More Light' mod feels like closure for Jackie's story that I didn't know I needed. It's a love letter to one of gaming's most charismatic characters who was taken from us far too soon. And isn't that what great mods should do? Fill the gaps that the original developers left behind?

So if you're still hanging around Night City in 2026 like me, do yourself a favor and download 'One More Light.' It's free, it's emotional, and it's a perfect excuse to dust off your mantis blades and hit the streets again.

As Jackie would say, "The major leagues, chica. The major leagues." This mod might not be official DLC, but it plays in the major leagues all the same. 🤘

Now if you'll excuse me, I've got a date with Mama Welles at El Coyote Cojo. Jackie would want me to check in on her, after all.