Cyberpunk 2077 fans surprised with new lifepath that'll give you a fresh start

If you load up Cyberpunk 2077, whether that be for the first time or a new playthrough, you’ll be imminently tasked with making a decision.

The CD Projekt RED RPG will prompt you to choose a lifepath, offering the choices of Nomad, Street Kid, or Corpo.

Admittedly, these lifepaths have very little impact on the game so there’s no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ path to choose.

They essentially dictate your starting position and alter a few dialogue encounters so they’re great for encouraging replayability if nothing else.

Personally, I chose Nomad. Yes, I’ve only played through the game once.

Each lifepath’s prologue lasts for around 20 to 30 minutes or so.

Nomad sees you start out Cyberpunk 2077 in the Badlands, the area outside of Night City, as you embark upon meeting Jackie for the first time.

Corpo will position you as an employee of Arasaka Corporations, where you’re tasked with completing - alongside Jackie - some nefarious corporate deeds.

Then there’s Street Kid which will see V assist an old friend after returning to Night City from Atlanta.

If you’ve played through all three paths though and yearn for something new, you’re in luck if you also happen to be the owner of a PC.

Cyberpunk 2077 has come a long way.

‘New Lifepath Intro - Fresh Start’ is a fantastic new mod by NexusMods user deceptious that, you guessed it, adds a new lifepath.

In this iteration of the prologue, V is both an ex-Corpo and an ex-Nomad who returns to Night City looking for a fresh start.

The mod features brand new introductory scenes set before the half year montage begins.

As an ex-Corpo and ex-Nomad, V will have access to both of the related dialogue options and quests should you download this mod and select this life path.

The mod is totally free to download. As I said, you simply need to be in ownership of a PC capable of running it.

If you tick that box, it may be time to embark on a new Cyberpunk 2077 playthrough.