CD Projekt Red dropped a new replace for Cyberpunk 2077 that added customization choices in your automobiles and character, photograph mode options, and some “surprises” the crew is hoping followers will discover themselves. One factor the crew didn’t point out in its stay stream or patch notes was that replace 2.2 would additionally carry a quest based mostly on Balatro, 2024’s card sport indie darling that’s nominated for Game of the Year at this yr’s Game Awards. If you haven’t booted up Cyberpunk because the replace however are interested in tips on how to see this sudden crossover, we’ve obtained the rundown on the place to go in Night City to begin the search.
For most individuals, the search ought to start pretty simply. If you boot up the sport, it’s best to obtain a textual content message from somebody named Jim B (a reference to Balatro’s clown mascot Jimbo) who will ship V on a treasure hunt across the metropolis, with clues and photographs main you to areas adorned with hidden Jimbo logos. Throughout the search, you’ll discover Balatro-themed cosmetics, together with a trophy you may placed on show in your condominium.
However, as of this writing, the search is perhaps bugged, as some gamers, myself included, are not receiving a textual content message from Jim B upon start-up. I attempted using round Night City to see if the clown may get in contact with me, however had no luck. I additionally checked the spot the place the primary brand is meant to look, and it looks as if it doesn’t present up on the earth should you haven’t began the search. We’ve reached out to CD Projekt Red about this subject and can replace the story once we hear again. In the meantime, should you’re searching for some assistance on all of the clue places, YouTuber vinal has a video exhibiting every location on Night City’s map:
All of this launches alongside a line of Cyberpunk X Balatro merchandise together with shirts and a hoodie, all of that are obtainable for pre-order on CD Projekt Red’s web site. While Cyberpunk 2077 could also be getting somewhat love even 4 years after its launch, most of CD Projekt Red’s crew has been moved to different initiatives, together with a sequel codenamed Orion. We don’t know a lot in regards to the sport, however there’s purpose to consider it is going to have some type of multiplayer mode.
