Install and play
Guides
Installation, Host/Join steps and troubleshooting routes.
- Confirm the current download status
- Match every player's NightCoop build
- Record the source and review date
Independent NightCoop guide
Cyberpunk 2077 co-op, explained without guesswork.
Find source-backed answers for NightCoop requirements, installation, hosting, joining, compatibility and connection troubleshooting.
- Players
- Up to 8
- Platform
- Windows PC
- Game version
- 2.31
Independent, source-aware co-op guides for Cyberpunk 2077.
Before you install, confirm the current requirements
NightCoop is still pre-release. Verify availability, the supported Cyberpunk 2077 build, RED4ext and the exact build used by everyone in the session.
01
Check current availability
Start with the official status and avoid download links that have not been confirmed.
Open release updates03
Match game versions
The official page lists Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.31; every player should also use the same NightCoop build.
Check compatibility04
Plan Host and Guest roles
The Host owns the shared world; Guests bring their own V, level, equipment and implants.
Read host and join guidanceChoose the NightCoop question you need to solve
Four sections separate setup tasks, session instructions, reference facts and release changes.
Before launch
Setup
Requirements, dependencies and supported game-version checks.
- Windows PC
- RED4ext required
- Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.31
Feature lookup
Reference
Shared-world rules, PvP controls, networking and dependency facts.
- Host-owned world state
- Guest-owned characters
- Direct or relay connection
Release tracking
Updates
Official status, dated changes and claims that still need confirmation.
- Closed testing on 2026-10-22
- Open-beta timing pending confirmation
- No unverified download links
NightCoop availability can change quickly
These cards come from actual published MDX files for the active locale. Until an official download or beta opening is confirmed, status pages should say so.
Guides
NightCoop Host and Join Guide for Cyberpunk 2077
Understand the NightCoop Host and Guest flow, shared save responsibilities, build matching and direct or relay connection options.
Oct 22, 2026GuidesNightCoop Installation Checklist Before You Play
A source-bounded NightCoop installation checklist covering official download status, game version, RED4ext and matched builds for Cyberpunk 2077.
Oct 22, 2026SetupNightCoop Requirements for Cyberpunk 2077 Co-op
Check NightCoop's stated Windows, Cyberpunk 2077 version, RED4ext and matched-build requirements before installing the co-op mod.
Oct 22, 2026ReferenceHow NightCoop Shared Worlds Work
Reference the official NightCoop shared-world rules for the Host save, Guest characters, majority-vote story choices, combat and PvP.
Oct 22, 2026Eight practical topics for co-op setup
Each module summarizes a verified NightCoop requirement or player task and links to a real section.
NightCoop Release Status
Current official status, reported open-beta timing and download availability.
OfficialClosed testing2026-10-22DownloadNot yet availableOfficialMedia dateOct 23, 15:00 UTCPending officialPatchCyberpunk 2077 2.31OfficialNightCoop Requirements
The minimum environment and matched versions needed before a session.
- 1
Windows PC
- 2
Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.31
- 3
RED4ext installed
- 4
Same NightCoop build for every player
NightCoop Host and Join
The host-led flow for opening a world and bringing guests in.
- 1
Host loads a saved world
- 2
Host opens a co-op session
- 3
Guest joins directly or through a relay hub
- 4
All players confirm the same build
NightCoop Shared World
How the host save, guest characters and story decisions work together.
- Host saveOwns quest, NPC and city state
- Guest profileKeeps their own V, level, equipment and implants
- ChoicesStory decisions use a majority vote
- CombatEncounters are shared across the party
NightCoop Compatibility
Platform, dependency and game-version checks that can block a session.
OSWindows supported
DependencyRED4ext required
CETCyber Engine Tweaks not required
PatchVerify game 2.31 and the NightCoop build
NightCoop Session Settings
Player count, PvP control and the two stated connection options.
PartyUp to 8 players
PvPHost-controlled toggle
DirectUDP connection
RelayHub-assisted connection
NightCoop Troubleshooting
A verification sequence for mismatched builds and connection failures.
- 1
Verify the game and NightCoop builds
- 2
Check that RED4ext is loaded
- 3
Test direct and relay connections
- 4
Record the source and date before escalating
NightCoop FAQ and Sources
Short answers with the evidence boundary attached.
- Official statusRecheck the NightCoop site before every update
- RequirementsUse the official feature and dependency information
- Release dateKeep media-reported timing marked as pending
- DownloadDo not link until an official source exposes it
Independent guide
A NightCoop guide built around changing software
NightCoop is an unofficial mod in active development. This site separates confirmed official details from media reports and dates every check that can change.
- NightCoop and Cyberpunk 2077 remain the property of their respective rights holders.
- Official status and dependency warnings are linked and dated.
- Guides avoid download links until an official source exposes them.
- Host, Guest and compatibility details are updated when the mod changes.
Common co-op questions
Short answers based on the official NightCoop feature page, with changing release details kept separate.
Is NightCoop an official CD PROJEKT RED mod?
No. NightCoop describes itself as an unofficial fan-made co-op mod for Cyberpunk 2077. This guide is independent and is not affiliated with NightCoop or CD PROJEKT RED.
How many players can join a NightCoop session?
The official NightCoop page lists support for up to 8 players.
Do Guests keep their own character?
Each Guest enters with their own V, appearance, level, equipment and implants. Quest, NPC and city state remain tied to the Host's shared save.
Does NightCoop require Cyber Engine Tweaks?
No. The official page lists RED4ext as a requirement and says Cyber Engine Tweaks is not required. All players still need the same NightCoop build.
Start with the setup question you need answered.
Use the guide index for installation and connection help, and verify current download availability with the official NightCoop site.