In Cyberpunk 2077, players can choose between three lifepaths: Nomad, Street Kid, and Corpo. Each lifepath offers a unique backstory and a different prologue, which can affect the overall experience of the game. However, choosing a specific lifepath wont have a significant impact on gameplay or major aspects of the game, such as a characters stats or skills. Instead, it adds unique flavor to the character with different prologues, dialogue options, and side missions.
Here are some key differences between the three lifepaths:
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Nomad: The Nomad lifepath is the most approachable option for newcomers, as it offers combat and a high-octane intro sequence. It provides a fish-out-of-water story, where players are new to the game world and get to see an interesting starting area with shards and stuff laying around that they can collect.
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Street Kid: The Street Kid lifepath is one of the most immersive options, with a backstory that involves being born and raised in Night City. It offers unique dialogue options and side missions, and players will be a peg above most others in Night City in terms of intelligence.
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Corpo: The Corpo lifepath offers the best RP elements, with a backstory that involves dealing with Johnny and his ideology/anti-corpo personality. It provides a unique prologue, mission, and dialogue options that allow players to negotiate better mission rewards and even entirely different paths to take in certain missions.
Ultimately, the choice of lifepath is a matter of personal preference and can depend on what type of experience the player is looking for.