Every gang roaming the streets of Night City in Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077 is a dystopian sci-fi RPG set in the near future. The game takes place in Night City, the most violent metropolis of the corporate future the game takes place in. Hence, it is a breeding ground for street gangs.
As V, you will face a lot of enemies and threats. One of the most interesting of them is gangs. There are several gangs that have overrun Night City. Each of the six districts has a different gang in control, allowing for many interesting dynamics.
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Usually, gangs rule via violence and push weapons and narcotics. Although they are often at war with other gangs and between themselves, the authorities have difficulty dealing with them.
Moreover, authorities in Cyberpunk typically let gangs operate and do not use deadly force unless their activity rises to an uncontrollable level, threatening public safety. Furthermore, the gangs operating within the Night City are easier to deal with than other criminals due to their predictable activities.
In Cyberpunk 2077, you can associate yourself with gangs by doing quests for them. However, you cannot join them. That said, you can build a good relationship by routinely doing their quests.
This guide aims to inform you about the gangs of Night City, including the gang’s structure and the various types of gangs.
Gang Structure in Cyberpunk 2077
Each gang has an HQ, or Den, which is heavily guarded and serves as a meeting point and safe haven. Furthermore, they store large amounts of cash and other resources, which are watched over by the head of the gang.
The gangs are usually divided into a linear hierarchy, the levels of which are shown below.
- Chief, Warlord, Hardest Man: They are heads of the gangs, and their orders are final.
- Lieutenant: They carry out the orders of the Chief and usually have more power than other members.
- Hardcore Members/Full-timers – general members of a gang that have served their gangs for quite some time. They typically report to their Lieutenants.
- Affiliates/ Part-timers: This is where new members start off and work their way up using their skills and loyalty.
Types of Gangs in Cyberpunk 2077
There are 13 types of gangs in Cyberpunk 2077. These are:
Boostergangs
Boostergangs are street gangs whose members are enhanced with a large number of cybernetics. They are the most common gangs. As their members have a large number of cybernetic implants, they usually suffer from cyberpsychosis and are either harmless or extremely violent.
Chromatic Metal Gang
These gangs are centered around rock bands. They often interpret their favorite lyrics as orders from their favorite rockers. While most commit senseless acts of violence, others are harmless and peaceful.
Combat Gang
Combat gangs are centered around rituals, ranks, and body armor. Most of them spend their time fighting and often declare wars that can go on indefinitely.
Cult Gang
Dedicated to a belief or ideology, cult gangs pursue their goals with great commitment. They are extremists who will do anything to see their objectives come to fruition.
Dorph Gangs
These gangs use endorphins during combat and to spread chaos.
Family Gang
These gangs usually function as foster families for runaway children and orphans. The “adults” run the gangs and protect the turf, while the younger members perform their duties as street urchins to provide for the family. These gangs are extremely territorial and protective of their members.
Go Gang
These are the biker gangs of Night City.
Guardian Gangs
These gangs are formed in reaction to violence from other gangs and are made up of local vigilantes. They are usually peaceful and only act in protection of their territory and area.
Hate Gang
Centered around racial supremacy. Their members will attack anything they think is not right, usually members of other races.
Nihilist Gang
Much like cults, they are known for being suicidal and sacrificing themselves for the cause. But unlike cults, they have no overarching goals.
Party Gang
Centered around partying. They drink, take drugs, and commit acts of violence all to fuel their partying lifestyle.
Prankster Gang
Prankster Gangs are centered around pranks. There gangs that commit harmless pranks and those that commit pranks that are extremely violent.
Posergang
A poser gang is made up of members who emulate a particular celebrity or historical figure. They often use biosculpting to make them look like clones of the figure.
All Gangs in Cyberpunk 2077
There are a diverse group of gangs in Cyberpunk 2077, which lead to exciting encounters and dynamics for the player. Below is a list of every gang you’ll meet in the game.
6th Street
Location: Santo Domingo
6th Street is highly patriotic. Founded by veterans of the 4th Corporate War, tired of the helplessness of the NCPD, 6th Street was founded on the basis of protecting the community and fulfilling the needs the NCPD failed to. However, today the gang is largely self-serving. They are at war with the Valentinos
Aldecaldos
Location: Badlands
One of two Nomad gangs that focus their work on handling jobs from everyone in Night City. They are highly protective of their members. Furthermore, they are currently at war with the other major Nomad gang, the Wraiths.
Animals
Location: Pacifica
A street fighting gang whose members look down on cybernetics and instead use ultra testosterone and animal hormones (like growth hormones). They’re animalistic at heart and dangerously proud of who they are. They like getting up close and personal and are proud of their animalistic behavior.
Maelstrom
Location: Watson District
Maelstrom is one of the most notorious gangs of Night City, They are obsessed with cybernetics and getting rid of human weaknesses. Maelstrom members have become cyberpsychos due to their abuse of cybernetic augmentations.
Moxes
Location: Watson
Broken off from the Tyger Claws, Moxes are made up of pimps and sex workers. Their ideology is centered around protecting “working girls and guys”. The Mox was formed in 2076 after the death of Elizabeth Borden, a strip club who protected and treated her workers fairly. They are at war with the Tyger Claws
Tyger Claws
Location: Westbrook, Watson
A gang of Japanese origin and stylistic influence. They run sex and narcotics and are known for their ruthless and violent practices. They are identified by their katanas and tattoos.
Valentinos
Location: Heywood
Controlling predominantly Latino areas of Heywood, they have strong religious values and hold honor and brotherhood in high regard. They are bound by strong traditions and punish any offense done by a gang member.
Voodoo Boys
Location: Pacifica
Largely made up of Haitians, the Voodoo Boys are one of the most technologically advanced gangs of Night City and are at war with the Animals. The Voodoo Boys are both netrunners and edgerunners and are known to break the rules.
Wraiths
Location: Badlands
One of two Nomad gangs that focuses on handling jobs from everyone in Night City. Unlike the Aldecaldos, who are mainly peaceful, they will attack people they come across, including other Nomads. They are at constant war with the Aldecaldos.
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