Content creator Any Austin has conducted a unique experiment within the acclaimed universe of Cyberpunk 2077, where he decided to live as an ordinary citizen of Night City for seven days, stepping away from the main narrative of the game. Throughout this week, Any worked approximately 12 hours a day, leaving little time for leisure, which highlights the monotony of life in this futuristic dystopia.
Despite everything, it is possible to live there
Through this experience, Any Austin observed behavior patterns in the NPCs, highlighting minimal interactions and the fact that many characters remain fixed in specific locations. Although life in Night City turned out to be repetitive and somewhat exhausting, the YouTuber described his experience as rewarding, challenging the notion that there are no happy endings in this city.
The experiment also highlighted functional aspects of the game that often go unnoticed, such as the operation of public transport and detailed urban maps, which facilitate navigation through the dense urban life of Night City. Additionally, Any noticed features such as invasive advertising and insecurity in certain areas, factors that intensified the feeling of workload while he tried to maintain a normal routine within the game.
At the end of the week, Any Austin concluded that, despite the difficulties and the repetitiveness of the environment, her experience was not dangerous compared to the chaotic image associated with Night City. While the complexity of society, culture, and the deeper interactions between humans and robots were set aside, the experiment offered a refreshing glimpse into what a “normal” life could be in this virtual world, at least during those seven days.