AAA games from big developers, like CD Projekt Red’sCyberpunk 2077, often release merch, like tabletop games, to keep the hype going and attract potential new players. The quality of such board games varies, butCyberpunk 2077’s Gangs of Night Cityseems to be a good one to pick up. It’s no surprise, as it’s created by CMON, one of the biggest publishers in the board game sphere, whose other hit games includeCthulu Death May Die,Zombicide, and tie-ins likeKick-Ass: The Board Game.Gangs of Night City’s gameplay is similar to turn-based strategy titles likeCivilizationandAge of Empires, and it would be an excellent inspiration for aCyberpunk 2077video game in the same genre.
Cyberpunk 2077’s tabletop game was released back on May 07, 2025, with a suggested retail price of $109.99 USD, but fans can get it for well below $100 now. The game’s main objective is to rack up more street cred than the other players. They can do this by growing their gang’s influence by battling other factions, recruiting new members, grabbing territory, and even taking on corporations using card-driven scenarios. The set also comes with figurines featuring the franchise’s popular characters, likeJohnny Silverhand.
The Case for a Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City Video Game
Cyberpunk 2077’s tabletop game is already a neat alternative way to get theNight Cityexperience. However, it could also be a great video game spin-off for major platforms and handheld consoles.
Night City’s Gangs are Diverse and Filled With Interesting Personalities
A game’s factions are excellent tools for setting up conflicts and building the player characters' identity.Cyberpunk 2077does a great job of ensuring that each gang in Night City has a distinct identity and solid leadership. A great example of this isthe Voodoo Boys, a Pacifica-based group of Haitians known for their exceptional Netrunning skills. One of their leaders, Maman Brigitte, is one of the most prominent Netrunners in Night City. She’s known for her expeditions to the Blackwall to find ways to communicate and ally with the rogue intelligences beyond it.
ACivilization-style game featuring leaders like Maman Brigitte and her gang of Voodoo Boys is a great way to see another side of the conflicts that plague the town. Players won’t be on the outside looking in, like V in the main game. They’ll be running and growing thegangs of Night Citythemselves, which gives them a closer look at each gang’s inner workings and relationships inCyberpunk 2077. Those who like the franchise’s story and want a slower-paced game may also benefit from playing a turn-based strategy spin-off.
It’s a Great Way to Introduce the Cyberpunk 2077 Franchise to More Platforms
What’s cool aboutturn-based strategy gamesis that they don’t need a lot of fancy graphics to perform well, as players aren’t necessarily looking for an immersive experience like in RPGs. As such, they’re easy to port into handheld and mobile platforms. Spin-off games like the construction and management simFallout Shelterhave become quite successful in recent years because they’re easy to run and play on almost any modern device. It also helps that it tides fans over from the lack of new mainlineFalloutgame releases in the past years. A well-madeCyberpunk 2077game in this genre can potentially open the franchise to an even larger audience.
CD Projekt Red also has some experience developing spin-offs likeGwent,Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, andThe Witcher: Monster Slayer. All of these offer gameplay experiences that differ from those of their mainline counterparts. Therefore, a turn-based strategy game or something similar would be a welcome possibility for theCyberpunk 2077franchise in the future.
