Cyberpunk 2077 has entered an entirely new era in which it has become untethered from the original release, let alone the TTRPG it is based on. From a plethora of side projects to DLC-sized crossovers and multimedia projects, we’re a far cry from the rocky launch the base game suffered all those years ago. That’s a good thing, to be clear, as Cyberpunk 2077’s fascinating world and memorable characters deserve to be explored further through future projects, including new games and releases.

Many of Cyberpunk 2077’s new games offer to expand upon existing characters and stories by delivering new detail, adventures for said characters to experience, and alternate means through which to flesh out their abilities and characteristics, and the latest release, The Heist, is absolutely no different. It takes a fan-favorite character and showcases them in a whole new light while faithfully portraying their best qualities.

Cyberpunk 2077’s upcoming projects include a number of exciting releases that bring it back to its tabletop roots. Alongside the massive board game, which attempts to emulate the tense, action-packed gigs of the video game, is the trading card game, aptly named Cyberpunk 2077 TCG. It brings together all of the legendary characters and villains, alongside key moments from the game and Cyberpunk 2077’s history in general, into one beautifully illustrated experience.

There have already been so many Cyberpunk 2077 TCG details announced by its debut developer, WeirdCo, with many of them revolving around upcoming events associated with the game, key changes to gameplay, and release dates. However, one massive detail the studio recently announced was a brand-new card titled The Heist. This card recreates the iconic mission of the same name in which Jackie and V attempt to break into Konpeki Plaza in order to steal experimental tech only for it to fail miserably.

What makes The Heist card so special in Cyberpunk 2077 TCG is the way that it pairs best with a friendly Gig card. This perfectly translates Jackie’s finest quality as a loyal friend, as well as the partnership he has with V throughout the early hours of the game. The art, which sees V carrying Jackie as he blasts nearby foes, further illustrates this point, making it a beautiful tribute to a truly harrowing and somber moment in the video game.

Obviously, fans can expect to see many more cards like The Heist in the trading card game that recreate iconic moments from the game, and can even get a taste of it all for themselves during the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 TCG Beta event. It is great to see WeirdCo, a studio entirely new to the world of trading card games, pour so much effort into its upcoming project, and hopefully the final product will turn out a success and be as wonderful a tribute to Cyberpunk 2077 as The Heist card has proven to be.

Systems

Released

December 10, 2020

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol

Engine

REDengine 4