Cyberpunk 2020

Cyberpunk 2020 is the classic tabletop RPG of Night City: a high-tech, low-life future of megacorporations, cyberware, netrunning, street violence, and desperate jobs. It uses the Interlock system for skill checks and combat, with a harsher old-school edge than Cyberpunk RED.

Theme and Setting

This is a world where advanced cybernetics, ubiquitous networks, and rampant consumerism coexist with urban decay, gang violence, and a general sense of societal breakdown. Night City , a fictional metropolis on the West Coast of the United States, serves as a primary location for many Cyberpunk campaigns.

How Play Feels

This city is a microcosm of the game's overarching themes, showcasing a stratified society teeming with corporate rivalries, political intrigue, and the ever-present struggle for survival. The timeline diverges from our own in the 1980s, leading to a unique world shaped by economic collapse, warfare, and technological advancements.

What Makes It Distinct

The core mechanics of Cyberpunk revolve around the Interlock system , which uses Difficulty Values (DVs) to determine success or failure in tasks. Players combine their character's attributes, skills, and a ten-sided die roll to overcome these DVs.

Where It May Not Fit

You want a very light rules load You want a clean heroic future without systemic pressure.