1994 CE
Night City Founded
Night City is founded by Richard Night as a corporate-run metropolis on the coast of California, designed to be a haven for business and innovation. #cyberpunk #history
Chronological Storyline (44 Milestones)
1998 CE
Richard Night Assassinated
Richard Night is assassinated, leading to corporate takeover of the city and the rise of the four major districts. #cyberpunk #crime
2000 CE
Arasaka Established in Night City
Arasaka Corporation expands its presence in Night City, becoming a dominant force in security and cybernetics. #cyberpunk #corporate
2005 CE
Militech Founded
Militech is founded as a major arms manufacturer, rivaling Arasaka in the global weapons market. #cyberpunk #military
2010 CE
First Corporate War Begins
Tensions between Arasaka and Militech escalate into open conflict, marking the start of the First Corporate War. #cyberpunk #war
2015 CE
First Corporate War Ends
The First Corporate War ends with a fragile truce, but both corporations continue to vie for control. #cyberpunk #peace
2020 CE
Second Corporate War Begins
The Second Corporate War erupts, with Arasaka and Militech engaging in a global conflict that devastates economies. #cyberpunk #war
Aug 20, 2023 CE
Arasaka Tower Bombing
Johnny Silverhand and a team of mercenaries bomb Arasaka Tower in Night City, killing many executives and triggering the end of the Second Corporate War. #cyberpunk #terrorism
2023 CE
Johnny Silverhand Killed
Johnny Silverhand is captured by Arasaka and his engram is extracted, creating a digital copy of his consciousness. #cyberpunk #death
2024 CE
Second Corporate War Ends
The Second Corporate War officially ends with Arasaka weakened but still powerful, and Militech gaining influence. #cyberpunk #peace
2045 CE
Relic Biochip Prototype Developed
Arasaka scientists develop the first prototype of the Relic biochip, capable of storing a human engram. #cyberpunk #technology
2050 CE
Night City Expansion
Night City undergoes major expansion, with new districts like Pacifica and Heywood being developed. #cyberpunk #urban
2060 CE
Arasaka's Relic Project Accelerates
Arasaka intensifies research on the Relic biochip, aiming to achieve digital immortality. #cyberpunk #immortality
2069 CE
V Born
The protagonist V is born in Night City, destined to become a legendary mercenary. #cyberpunk #character
2070 CE
Mikoshi Facility Completed
Arasaka completes the Mikoshi facility, a secure data fortress for storing engrams. #cyberpunk #technology
2075 CE
V Joins the Mercenary Life
V begins working as a mercenary in Night City, taking on various gigs and building a reputation. #cyberpunk #mercenary
2076 CE
Dexter DeShawn Hires V
Fixer Dexter DeShawn recruits V for a major heist involving the Relic biochip. #cyberpunk #heist
2077 CE
Phantom Liberty Expansion Begins
V gets involved with the FIA and the mysterious Dogtown district. #cyberpunk #expansion
2077 CE
Lucy's Dream
Lucy, a netrunner, dreams of going to the moon, a recurring theme in Edgerunners. #cyberpunk #dream
2077 CE
Mikoshi Raid
V and allies raid Arasaka's Mikoshi facility to confront Alt Cunningham and decide V's fate. #cyberpunk #climax
2077 CE
Phantom Liberty Finale
The Phantom Liberty storyline concludes with multiple possible outcomes for V and Johnny. #cyberpunk #conclusion
2077 CE
The Devil Ending
V signs a contract with Arasaka, becoming an engram in Mikoshi. #cyberpunk #tragedy
2077 CE
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition
The complete edition of Cyberpunk 2077 is released, including all updates and expansions. #cyberpunk #game
2077 CE
Phantom Liberty DLC Release
The Phantom Liberty expansion is released, adding a new storyline and district. #cyberpunk #dlc
2077 CE
Arasaka's Attack on David
Arasaka targets David and his crew, leading to a final confrontation. #cyberpunk #battle
2077 CE
Night City's Future
The lore continues to expand through comics, novels, and potential sequels. #cyberpunk #future
2077 CE
The Cure Option
V is offered a potential cure by the FIA, but at a great cost. #cyberpunk #sacrifice
2077 CE
David's Cyberpsychosis
David begins to suffer from cyberpsychosis due to excessive cyberware. #cyberpunk #madness
2077 CE
The Heist at Konpeki Plaza
V and Jackie Welles attempt to steal the Relic biochip from Arasaka's Konpeki Plaza hotel, leading to Jackie's death and V's injury. #cyberpunk #action
2077 CE
Johnny Silverhand Engram Merges with V
The Relic biochip activates, overwriting V's brain with Johnny Silverhand's engram, causing a digital ghost to inhabit V's mind. #cyberpunk #consciousness
2077 CE
The Sun Ending
V becomes a legend by pulling off a heist on the Crystal Palace space station. #cyberpunk #glory
2077 CE
David's Sacrifice
David sacrifices himself to save Lucy, becoming a legend in Night City. #cyberpunk #heroism
2077 CE
V Seeks a Cure
V searches for a way to remove Johnny's engram without dying, encountering various factions and allies. #cyberpunk #quest
2077 CE
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Anime
The anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is released, expanding the lore of Night City. #cyberpunk #anime
2077 CE
Cyberpunk 2077 Game Release
CD Projekt Red releases Cyberpunk 2077, the video game set in the Night City universe. #cyberpunk #gaming
2077 CE
Reed's Choice
FIA agent Solomon Reed makes a critical decision that affects V's fate. #cyberpunk #choice
2077 CE
Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.0
A major update overhauls gameplay mechanics and adds new content. #cyberpunk #update
2077 CE
Lucy Reaches the Moon
Lucy fulfills her dream of going to the moon, honoring David's memory. #cyberpunk #hope
2077 CE
Songbird's Betrayal
Songbird, a netrunner, betrays V and the FIA, leading to a confrontation. #cyberpunk #betrayal
2077 CE
V's Final Choice
V chooses between taking over Johnny's body, merging with Alt, or returning to their own body with limited time. #cyberpunk #ending
2077 CE
The Star Ending
V leaves Night City with the Aldecaldos, seeking a cure in Arizona. #cyberpunk #hope
2077 CE
Maine's Crew
David joins Maine's crew of edgerunners, leading to a series of dangerous missions. #cyberpunk #crew
2077 CE
The Temperance Ending
Johnny Silverhand takes over V's body and leaves Night City for a new life. #cyberpunk #redemption
2077 CE
David Martinez's Story
The Edgerunners series follows David Martinez, a street kid who becomes a cyberpunk legend. #cyberpunk #tragedy