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Welcome to the Cyber Conspiracy Research Initiative.

This is a place where I document the strange things I find in Night City. It's also where I turn my mid-dig psycho-babbling into a more approachable repository of information. There are many rabbit holes to explore - each one stranger than the last. I hope you enjoy reading the theories and findings I have assembled here. If not for genuine interest, then perhaps for the entertainment value alone!

My Philosophy

Having joined the mystery hunt long after the game's release, I have found myself drawn to a few key observations that guide my research:

  1. The solution to any mystery may provide a more meta-level understanding rather than an in-game reward. The likelihood of game mechanics hiding a grand secret is exceedingly low due to the speed and gusto of data miners. Stranger things have happened, and keeping an open mind is still important - but it should not be expected.
  2. The solution is likely not a straightforward crypto or number game. The envelope challenges have been proof enough that algorithmic or cryptographic solutions are found relatively quickly. The revelations, therefore, likely require more abstract thinking.
  3. This game uses Tarot cards as a legitimate and accurate way to deduce story beats and characters. It treats Tarot as a precision instrument. In light of this, a focus on symbolism and metaphor is likely to be more fruitful than one would expect.
  4. Bug or Feature? I have thousands of hours in the game. What I've learned is that sometimes strange occurances are just bugs. It's important to keep in mind that any revelation could be a bug that has been misinterpreted as a feature. I will do my best to contextualize my findings in this light.

Get In Touch

If you find something in need of correction, or if you have a question, feel free to reach out to me. I'm always happy to chat about the game and the mysteries that lie within.