Working Theory

This is a working theory and should not be taken as outright fact. It is based on a collection of observations and interpretations that are subject to change. These observations can be browsed by viewing my research pages.

What is the City?

The city is the landscape connecting Johnny, V, Alt, and the player together. It is a projected representation the mental dream state, memories, and thoughts. It is the neural network being reconnected through the actions and sacrifice of V, Johnny, and the player.

What is the Statue?

The statue is a data slug, provided by Spider Murphy. It is a symbol of what the world really is, showing a faded path blocked by a color that can't be seen. Understanding the statue is is a triple edged sword that requires the perspectives of Johnny, V, and the player to fully comprehend.

Who or What is V?

V is the character data we upload into S.Y.S.. The payload is violet in hue at first glance. The combination of Johnny, V, and the player create a visual spectrum projection that is Night City.

What is the cube?

The cube is a manifestation of S.Y.S. An ever changing shape of the system. It is the progressive nature of the city and of the dream. It is the fine structure constant of this reality. The smallest divisible unit that comprises the dreamscape and the shape of the world.

A square in 3 dimensions that can point in any direction along a sphere. The source code of the dream itself. Always moving, always changing, always the same.

A glimpse at the cube is a glimpse at the levers of the dream. A way to see the world for what it truly is. What levers does it move by? That is the key.

What does this mean for the future?

Johnny or his memories will certainly return in some form. Does the V upload complete him in a proper merger between beings? Or is his psyche still trapped in the loop? Does combining V, Johnny, and the player (human element) create a third new thing?

Time will tell.