The cybernetic streets of Night City are about to get crowded as fans take matters into their own hands. While CD Projekt Red once promised and later abandoned multiplayer functionality for Cyberpunk 2077, a dedicated team of modders has spent over a year developing CyberMP—an unofficial multiplayer experience that might finally deliver what many players have been dreaming of since the game's tumultuous launch.

The Abandoned Promise

Many still remember the chaos surrounding Cyberpunk 2077's release. The game launched in such a disastrous state that PlayStation took the unprecedented step of removing it from their digital storefront and offering refunds. As CD Projekt Red scrambled to fix the base game's numerous issues, their plans for multiplayer quietly disappeared into the neon-lit shadows.

"It's almost poetic," says Max Chen, a gaming industry analyst. "A game about corporate promises being broken, ultimately having its multiplayer component canceled by the very corporation that created it."

While CDPR has hinted that multiplayer functionality might eventually appear in a sequel, fans grew tired of waiting. Enter CyberMP—a passion project created by ten dedicated developers determined to let players experience Night City together.

The Community Steps Up

The CyberMP team has been working diligently since mid-2024, releasing teaser videos and development updates that have kept the community's hopes alive. Their progress represents something uniquely beautiful about gaming culture—when official support falls short, dedicated fans often step in to create what they believe should exist.

Their latest trailer showcases players roaming Night City together, engaging in firefights, and exploring the sprawling metropolis as a group. While still in beta, the promise of multiplayer Cyberpunk is tantalizingly close.

"We started this project because we love this world," explains Aria Rodriguez, one of CyberMP's lead developers. "Night City feels empty when you're the only real person in it. We wanted to change that."

Current State of Development

The road hasn't been smooth for the CyberMP team. Despite their initial optimism (claiming in June 2024 that "Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer is closer than you think"), the mod remains in beta testing a year later. The development team continues to work through technical challenges inherent in retrofitting multiplayer functionality into a game never designed to support it.

Progress updates have been somewhat sporadic, with the most recent video appearing about two months ago. A quick visit to their Discord server reveals an active community but no concrete release date for a public version.

For eager fans, there is a pathway to potentially experience the beta:

1. Join the official CyberMP Discord

2. Apply to become a volunteer tester

3. Wait for approval (not guaranteed)

4. Experience Night City with friends (finally!)

What CyberMP Currently Offers:

• Shared exploration of Night City

• Multiplayer combat scenarios

• Character customization visibility

• Basic interaction between players

• 🔫 Cooperative missions (limited)

• 🚗 Vehicle sharing capabilities

The mod is still missing several features that would be expected in a full multiplayer experience:

• Comprehensive mission structure

• Balanced player progression

• Anti-cheat systems

• Stable server infrastructure

"It's a work in progress," admits Rodriguez. "But even in its current state, there's something magical about turning a corner in Night City and seeing another human-controlled character rather than just another NPC."

The Future of Fan-Created Content

The CyberMP project highlights an increasingly common phenomenon in gaming—communities creating the content they want when developers cannot or will not provide it. From unofficial servers for abandoned MMOs to fan-made sequels for dormant franchises, determined players are increasingly taking development into their own hands.

This trend raises interesting questions about the relationship between game companies and their communities. While CD Projekt Red hasn't officially acknowledged CyberMP, they haven't attempted to shut it down either, perhaps recognizing the value in allowing fans to extend their game's lifespan.

The Road Ahead

Despite the challenges, the CyberMP team remains committed to their vision. Their Discord server buzzes with activity as testers report bugs, suggest features, and share their experiences in a multiplayer Night City.

"We're not trying to compete with what CDPR might eventually create," explains Rodriguez. "We're just filling a void until then. If the official multiplayer ever materializes, we'll be first in line to try it."

For now, CyberMP represents the best hope for those dreaming of exploring Night City with friends. While it may not be the polished experience that an official release would provide, there's something distinctly fitting about a grassroots, cyberpunk solution to a corporate abandonment.

As we continue through 2025, the question remains: will CD Projekt Red take notice of this community effort and perhaps incorporate some of these ideas into their official plans? Or will CyberMP eventually evolve into something that surpasses what the original developers might have created? In the spirit of Cyberpunk itself, perhaps the most revolutionary outcomes come not from corporations, but from dedicated individuals working outside the system. 🤔