Cyberpunk 2077: Everything You Need To Know About Non-Lethal Combat

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Non-lethal combat in Cyberpunk 2077 is an underexplained (and undeveloped) mechanic that has a lot more to it than people might expect. However, this is both a positive and a negative for the game in different ways. This guide will explain the actual ramifications of playing through the game non-lethally.

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A non-lethal gameplay system does exist in Cyberpunk 2077. That said, it is clear that this system was not fully realized and used to have an impact on the story. It still works, and you can go through most of the game by not killing people. Furthermore, there are features related to non-lethal combat. Regardless, the decision to play non-lethal is merely an aesthetic decision.

Updated February 6, 2022 by Anton Charpentier: CD Projekt Red has yet to improve the functionality of Non-Lethal gameplay, and it is unlikely that they will overhaul this entire system. It has been over a year since the launch of Cyberpunk 2077, and it has been a bumpy one. Several patches have fixed many bugs and increased stability across all platforms. Although, you might want to wait until the next generation console editions of the Cyberpunk 2077 release coming in 2022. With all of that context added, new players still want to know the options for non-lethal combat. This guide has been updated to reflect the current state of Cyberpunk 2077. And trace out the limits of non-lethal combat in a more streamlined fashion.

There are a couple of ways to tell if an enemy is still alive. Sometimes it's as obvious as seeing them move around or breathe, but sometimes it is hard to tell. The best and most obvious solution to finding out if an enemy is living or dead is to pull out a weapon