Summary
Many fans ofCyberpunk 2077have always wondered why certain clothing items aren’t available to wear, but the explanation behind the lack of long-sleeve jackets or gloves might actually be a pretty simple one. Looks may be everything in Night City, but even with a wide variety of alternative outfits and cosmetic items available, it seems the protagonist ofCyberpunk 2077is more inclined to put function over form.
Cyberpunk 2077would be missing a pretty vital piece of the aesthetic it was inspired by if it didn’t allow players to get creative with their clothes, and while players can don anything from luminescent rocker jackets to high-end military gear, many basic clothing items that fans might expect to find in the game are strangely absent. Some of the most notable examples by far include long-sleeved tops and jackets as well as gloves, which would be particularly fitting for players going for a ninja or streetsamurai type of build inCyberpunk 2077. Oddly, while long-sleeved clothing items do exist throughout the game, players will notice that V keeps their sleeves rolled up when they’re equipped.
In all likelihood, this isn’t an attempt by the game’s protagonist to look tough. Instead, there would appear to be a pretty simple reason behind the lack of these customization options in the game - cyberware. It goes without saying that cybernetic implants are a fundamental aspect of both the world andgameplay ofCyberpunk 2077, and the plethora of complex, arm-mounted implants such as mantis blades or the projectile launch system would obviously not deploy correctly if players had their arms covered in tight clothing. Players have imagined this to be the case for quite a while, and a post online from a fan known as Purplekush demonstrates how a mantis blade wouldn’t exactly pair well with a long-sleeve jacket.
There are dozens of unique options when it comes tocyberware implants inCyberpunk 2077, with most of this tech having an even greater impact on gameplay as of the game’s monumental 2.0 update. The vast majority of cyberware is strictly internal and doesn’t affect the overall human silhouette of the player character, but this itself brings to mind an interesting idea - just as cyberware restricts what clothing the player can wear, it’s possible that clothing has restricted the kind of cyberware available in the game. While speculative, it would explain why tech such as shoulder-mounted weapons and other, more outlandish implants seen in the world ofCyberpunk 2077aren’t available to the player.
How Cyberpunk 2077 Players Can Get Hold of Wearable Gloves
While it would be nice if players at least had the option to wear long-sleeve clothing and gloves as long as they’re not equipped with advanced arm cyberware, the game’s modding community has made such a thing possible. There are a wide variety ofcosmetic mods available forCyberpunk 2077, some of which even allow players to wear gloves and other accessories.
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Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red.Set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification, you play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality.Upgraded with next-gen in mind and featuring free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on jobs, build a reputation, and unlock upgrades.The relationships you forge and the choices you make will shape the story and the world around you. Legends are made here. What will yours be?
