Cyberpunk 2077 offers three character lifepaths: Nomad, Streetkid, and Corpo.
A lifepath determines V’s opening sequence, background story, and special dialogue options throughout the campaign. Nomad V begins outside Night City among the Badlands, Streetkid V is rooted in the city’s street culture, and Corpo V starts with experience inside the corporate world. Each path leads into the same broad main storyline after its distinct opening.
The lifepaths do not create three entirely separate campaigns. They mainly change the introduction, selected conversations, and role-playing flavor. Their presence is sometimes mistaken for a class system, but Cyberpunk 2077’s character attributes and skills can be developed independently after the opening. Players therefore choose a social background rather than locking themselves into a permanent combat class.