Cyberpunk 2077 Theory May Explain Why V Doesn't Wear Long Sleeves

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Many fans of Cyberpunk 2077 have always wondered why certain clothing items aren't available to wear, but the explanation behind the lack of long-sleeve jackets or gloves might actually be a pretty simple one. Looks may be everything in Night City, but even with a wide variety of alternative outfits and cosmetic items available, it seems the protagonist of Cyberpunk 2077 is more inclined to put function over form.

Cyberpunk 2077 would be missing a pretty vital piece of the aesthetic it was inspired by if it didn't allow players to get creative with their clothes, and while players can don anything from luminescent rocker jackets to high-end military gear, many basic clothing items that fans might expect to find in the game are strangely absent. Some of the most notable examples by far include long-sleeved tops and jackets as well as gloves, which would be particularly fitting for players going for a ninja or street samurai type of build in Cyberpunk 2077. Oddly, while long-sleeved clothing items do exist throughout the game, players will notice that V keeps their sleeves rolled up when they're equipped.

In all likelihood, this isn't an attempt by the game's protagonist to look tough. Instead, there would appear to be a pretty simple reason behind the lack of these customization options in the game — cyberware. It goes without saying that cybernetic implants are a fundamental aspect of both the world and gameplay of Cyberpunk 2077, and the plethora of complex, arm-mounted implants such as mantis blades or the projectile launch system would obviously not deploy correctly if players had their arms covered in tight clothing. Players have imagined this to be the case for quite a while, and a post online from a fan known as Purplekush demonstrates how a mantis blade wouldn't exactly pair well with a long-sleeve jacket.

There are dozens of unique options when it comes to cyberware implants in Cyberpunk 2077, with most of this tech having an even greater impact on gameplay