How the Cyberpunk 2077 NightCoop Multiplayer Mod Works

What is the NightCoop mod?

NightCoop is a fan-made project intended to add cooperative play to Cyberpunk 2077. It would let friends explore Night City together instead of playing the campaign alone. The mod is not an official feature from CD Projekt RED. ¹²

It is still being developed. One report says the closed test covers the game’s prologue and Act 1. That does not mean the full campaign is ready for co-op. ¹

How do players join a game?

A report describing the project’s trailer says a co-op option would appear in the main menu. One player could open a world and invite a friend. Others could join an existing game or accept an invitation. ²

The reports do not explain what game version players will need, whether extra software is required, or what internet connection the mod will use. Those details remain important for anyone hoping to try it.

What can friends do together?

The planned features include exploring Night City, fighting enemies, driving vehicles and interacting with non-player characters, or NPCs. A report also mentions merchants, transferring money and a way to revive a teammate. ²

These are features described for a mod in development. The sources do not provide a complete list of supported missions or show how every quest works when several players take part.

How do story choices work in co-op?

Each player is intended to control their own version of V. For dialogue choices with several possible answers, players would vote on what to choose. The plan is also to keep the game’s cinematic cutscenes. ¹

The reports do not explain how the mod handles different opinions, missed conversations or story progress between players. Those details may affect how well the campaign works in a group.

When can players try NightCoop?

The reports disagree about the testing schedule. One says public testing was planned for October 23, 2026. Another gives October 19, 2026, as the planned start of open beta testing. Neither report confirms whether testing began, so the dates should be treated as uncertain. ¹²

The project’s longer-term goal is to support as many as eight players. That is a target for the completed mod, not confirmation that the current test allows eight people to play at once. ¹

NightCoop is best understood as an unofficial project still in development. The available reporting does not establish a final release date, full feature list or installation process. Check the project’s own announcements for current information.