"Wake the fuck up, Samurai! We have a city to burn!"
Bronie still used the legendary handsome man Keanu Reeves as the face model for the game's character Johnny Silverhand.
However, Bronie searched online and found out that while The Matrix and John Wick existed, there was only a trailer for Speed Chaser, and Keanu Reeves wasn't part of it.
To be honest, Bronie quite liked that face, especially when he was in The Matrix; with those sunglasses, he looked incredibly cool!
Combined with the professional assassin performance in Speed Chaser, Bronie immediately associated Johnny Silverhand's identity with him.
Of course, the most criticized part was in Cyberpunk 2077 when Silverhand took off his sunglasses where his eyes looked extremely small, making people want to criticize the modeler for having a problem.
But Bronie definitely fixed that.
So when in the promotional video where Johnny Silverhand stood on top of a garbage heap and looked down at the protagonist, the phrase "Wake the fuck up, Samurai! We have a city to burn" immediately ignited the enthusiasm of countless players.
Yeah, this city of the night was already rotten to the core, it should all be burnt to pieces!
It would be best to wipe out all the corporate dogs completely.
With the promotional video and along with the anime, players' enthusiasm was ignited, and when the pre-order page opened on the first day, the whole SBEAM was overwhelmed. Even though the pre-sale price was around three hundred bucks, players couldn't resist their enthusiasm, and the sales on the first day soared to six figures.
What's the concept of six figures?
Players from all over the world without even knowing what the game was like, just based on the promotional video and the completely different art style of the anime, they all directly purchased the game!
Three hundred bucks could buy quite a few meals.
Bronie had never priced a game this high before, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and since everyone agreed on that, they directly judged that the game Bronie made this time was definitely massive in scale!
Look at the system requirements.
Well, you needed at least 200 GB of storage space, which already said it all.
This could be said to be the largest game in terms of scale so far. There hadn't been any AAA masterpiece that could reach this level yet. This anticipation was instantly full?
What kind of game could cram so much content?
Everyone was curious, but the pre-sale phase wasn't too long, it only had some concept art, soundtrack albums, and some items and special clothing in the game that didn't affect the game's balance too much.
Actually, the pre-sale phase was originally used to draw the pie in advance; take the money, and then continue to invest in game development.
But Bronie couldn't resist the enthusiasm of the players, so she arranged a pre-sale phase.
Actually, when the pre-sale was launched, the game was almost finished. It was just the final optimization and testing were left.
As for testing, it was mostly done by Bronya or directly by members of the Haxxor Bunny Studio, mainly to find bugs and see what other content needed to be modified.
Why weren't the children from the orphanage involved in testing?
Come on, Bronie's game was rated 18+ on SBEAM, would she let the kids play it?
Most importantly, Bronya was more mature, so Bronie was willing to let Bronya get involved with this stuff. After all, Bronya's mind was not easily influenced as she had a very clear goal in her heart, which was to protect her own little happiness.
"Bronie~ We've all watched Cyberpunk Edgewalkers~"
Elysia contacted her. Bronie had intended to send the game over to the Elysian Realm, but before she could even send an email, Elysia contacted her first.
She looked resentful.
Alone in her office, Bronie was still planning to enjoy some leisure time, but Elysia came to her first and confronted her in front of the screen.
"Ahahaha, how about it? My awful hometown. Although it's slightly better than Night City, is still just a little bit!"
"Pardo said it felt like she was seeing Sundown Alley, and Kalpas's reaction to this anime was quite intense, making me engage in a fierce discussion with him~"
Well, Kalpas was picking fights again.
"No way, the main tone of this anime is all about dissatisfaction. It's quite normal for Kalpas's bad temper to want to vent a bit. How about I introduce some new data and let Kalpas beat up Adam Smasher?"
"I think Kalpas would be happier if he were facing you. After all, beating up virtual characters is meaningless, Kalpas doesn't like doing useless things, and if you stuff too much data into the Elysian Realm, Klein will start swearing again~"
Well, Elysia really understood Kalpas. Bronie could only sigh. Perhaps only Elysia could handle Kalpas, as for Klein?
With Shamash's help, Bronie would invest in more new ELFs in the future, but even so, would Klein still be dissatisfied?
Bronie felt she could shut the other party's mouth, so he just ignored Klein's protests.
And under Klein's strong protests, she expressionlessly delivered the new game.
Cyberpunk 2077!
Compared to data entities that could be beaten up, the size of this game was relatively easy.
But the various data produced by the game afterwards, and the changes to memory itself, that would be troublesome!
Klein felt like she might lose her hair, and Shamash's originally expressionless Kevin face also showed some sorrow.
It appears that this overtime would last for a long time. Clearly, he was supposed be a combat-type ELF.
"Okay, okay, next time I come to the Elysian Realm, I'll apologize to Kalpas. I didn't expect a little nostalgia for my hometown would inadvertently remind you of some unpleasant memories." Bronie waved her hand, looking a bit embarrassed.
While Elysia smiled at Bronie.
"It's been tough, huh? Living in that kind of place..."
Or rather, living in such an environment without becoming a criminal and without becoming someone solely interested in profit was truly a miracle.
Elysia felt that if she had grown up in such an environment, it would have been really difficult to have a pair of eyes that could see the beauty of the world.
"Thanks to my adventurous spirit, and some of my family who loved me, but unfortunately, I found it very difficult to continue staying there, so I left in the end."
"It seems you miss them?"
"Indeed, just a little bit, but even if I miss them, it's hard to go back. The Sea of Quanta is so vast, and there are so many bubbles in the world. It's really difficult to find a way back without any beacons, so let's just go with the flow..."
Once children grow up, they always find an opportunity to leave the nest.
Bronie was grateful to Cioara and missed Sister Theresa, and occasionally, she also felt a bit nostalgic for the land.
But isn't life always about moving forward?
For Bronie, what was more important was the future, the broader sky. With the sky being untied, people could have more land, more opportunities for expansion.
As long as she wasn't targeted by some mysterious entity in the Sea of Quanta, that Bubble World was still fine.
If in the future, she could establish a formal connection with the Imaginary Tree and make it become a new world, that would be even better.
Actually, Bronie felt that it was very possible for that world to do so.
The novice village named Cyber Arc City has been cleared, next is the first city named Honkai Impact 3rd.
Then comes the second city named Honkai Star Rail.
If possible, Bronie also hopes to contact new worlds, new Imaginary Trees!
Of course, these are all things for the future, and now what should be considered more is the present.
"The anime is very touching!"
Elysia evaluated it as such.
"My good Eden has said before that in such a filthy world, having a character like Bronie's is truly precious. Only when the night is dark enough can the stars shine bright."
Wow, Bronie felt a little embarrassed by the praise.
Perhaps, if she had come to this world without knowing anything, it might not have been as good as Eden said.
Just saying.
"Yeah, I was well-educated and well-protected by my family."
"Is that so? It's really a miracle!" Elysia said again.
It seems that in Elysia's heart, Haxxor Bunny was synonymous with miracles.
"Well, the time for nostalgia is over. What I'm going to transmit next is the game called Cyberpunk 2077. Maybe the world inside isn't as beautiful, but if you can, you can also use your abilities to make this world a better place."
Bronie started transmitting the new game with nearly 180g of content, which could be said to be the largest game Bronie has ever made.
"In the future, an online mode will be launched, although there won't be a main storyline, you can still develop your own power in the Night City alone. Of course, if you want to establish your own faction in the wilderness, it's okay because players can always shine in this dirty Night City."
"Then I must bring Bronie and establish a magical girl group!"
"Uh...I'm talking about factions, clans, like the mafia..."
"Exactly! Magical girls!"
"Ah! Well, Elysia, as long as you like it!"
Bronie gave up. Although it sounded weird to establish a magical girl faction in the Night City, it was also very cyberpunk.
"By then, Bronie, your image must be booked in advance~"
"Alright..."
"So, has Bronie been resting well lately? Making such a big game must consume a lot of mental energy, right?"
For some reason, Elysia found that Bronie's attention seemed to be not on her, just like Kevin before when he was very tired, he would be absent-minded.
"A little bit, mainly because I wanted to make an interesting and large game with enthusiasm during the making of the anime, and I planned to finish it all in one go. I just didn't expect to be so tired."
"Then Bronie should take a good rest. If you feel too bored, come to the Elysian Realm. The lovely pink fairy lady is always open to you~ But speaking of which, where are you looking?"
"I'm looking at my legs..."
Those white and tender little legs, outlined by fishnet stockings, were so tempting.
It was such legs, growing on her own body. It was like gazing at the scenery of the canyon in the mountains with a hooked waist,
She wonders which beauty would be lucky enough to get them.
"Bronie~ Even though I'm in front of you, could you look at me more? Otherwise, I might get a little emotional too~"
"Ah, sorry, just trying a new dressing style today, feeling a bit awkward."
Actually, this style could be considered a return to cyberpunk style. Bronie was already looking forward to trying her own dressing style since the game was about to be released.
Maybe it could even start a fashion trend and give birth to more bold clothing in this world.
Of course, for Bronie, fishnet stockings were daring enough. Next time, let Bronya try those clothes.
Such as bodystocking, evening gown, and so on.
"A bit awkward? I think it's very chic! Normally, Bronie has a cool feeling, and everything she does is efficient. Besides, since Bronie doesn't come to the Elysian Realm, I can only watch anime and miss Rebecca with my good Eden~"
"Well, it's just that the Elysian Realm is too remote, and the transportation is inconvenient. But I have indeed been tired recently. I plan to take a short break, and when the time comes, I'll bring Bronya over to play."
"Great! Hey, I always thought it was a bit of a pity that I couldn't see Bronie grow up, so is Bronie trying to make up for regrets by sending Bronya over?"
"No, I just see potential in her. She's also a genius. I think she can learn a lot in the Elysian Realm."
Bronie felt that Bronya was about the right age to leave the orphanage. The children of the orphanage might have to be taken care of by Sin.
Recently, Cioara has been quite busy, and she wonders what she's busy with.
"Well, welcome! The Elysian Realm is always welcoming to your arrival! And everyone's stories need to be remembered. Since it's a child picked by Bronie, there must be something special about her!"
Elysia looked very happy, and Bronie nodded satisfactorily.
"The game has been transmitted. I hope you enjoy playing it. Maybe the story inside isn't so beautiful, but I believe you can become famous figures in the Night City!"
"The only regret is that the main storyline can only be played solo... I'm looking forward to Bronie's multiplayer mode!"
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Elysia was eagerly anticipating the multiplayer mode.
After all, playing games with friends often made them much more enjoyable.
Completing the game wasn't the goal; it was about having a friend to enjoy the gaming process with.
Bronie could understand that quite well.
Unfortunately, Bronie mentioned that the production of the online mode would be handled by the members of the Haxxor Bunny Studio, so it would take at least a year to complete.
This was under the condition that the game had its foundation, settings, and maps.
After all, the 18+ mode in single-player games and online games did have some differences. In single-player mode, as long as you marked it as 18+, there usually weren't any issues, no matter how explicit the content was.
But with online games, you had to consider streaming issues.
The streaming industry had already taken off, with major platforms competing for streamers, and Welt had carved out his own space online with his live shows.
It could be said that he made quite a bit of money by going against Anti-Entropy. Sometimes, Bronie would complain, wondering if Welt was neglecting his duties as a teacher at the St. Freya Academy by focusing so much on streaming.
But it didn't really matter. The MANTISes of the Elysian Realm were the first to enjoy the game without any restrictions or publicity.
With nothing else to do, why wouldn't they play a new game when it came out?
Elysia made a copy of the game and eagerly opened it.
She wanted to meet Lucy, see David's grave, and explore the Night City, which was based on Bronie's hometown.
What would it be like? Adult mode? Of course, she had to turn it on!
Then she noticed something strange in the character creation options.
Even though she selected female, there were options for male characteristics in certain areas.
Very very certain areas.
"My Eden!"
"Hm? What's wrong Ellie?"
"I'm starting to worry about Bronie's mental state. Look at this mess!"
Eden also leaned in, blushing at the continuously changing options.
"Naughty, Elysia~"
"This isn't my fault, it's Bronie's fault!"
...
Similarly, after the game started its countdown, Welt skillfully pre-downloaded it.
Bronie unlocked the game early for various streamers, giving the game one last bit of publicity. In order to livestream, Welt also activated the streamer mode to avoid showing any overly explicit scenes.
The game had kindly set up a streamer mode, so the secondary sexual characteristics weren't so prominent in the character creation.
The character wore underwear, and nothing else was visible, but the fabric appeared deliberately placed, piquing Welt's curiosity.
"Okay, audience, I'm going to temporarily black out the stream. I'm curious to see what the character creation system looks like without the streamer mode."
Ignoring the audience's protests, Welt immediately turned off the stream's video feed but left the audio on.
"Um...uh...this...whoa..."
Shocked Old man Yang. HSR Welt Holding a phone.jpg
Then the screen returned to the character creation interface.
"Alright, audience, I seriously doubt Haxxor Bunny's mental state now. Even though there have been anime previews, trailers explaining the game's background, and even detailed settings for role-playing games, I never expected it to go this far."
Over in the States, Anti-Entropy was indeed starting to get a bit magical, and the progressive left version was about to be updated, so Welt had some knowledge of these things.
But he never expected Bronie to actually do it, focusing on a free and open approach, as if releasing an early version.
However, it was true that it was nearing 2013, and the new version hadn't been refined much, but the game's content appears to encompass several future versions, perhaps warning everyone to beware of these types of things happening.
But maybe Haxxor Bunny's hometown was just that free and open?
This possibility suddenly occurred to Welt.
There was no way around it; Welt knew Bronie was a traveler from some world in the Sea of Quanta, and the world she once lived in might actually have that style.
After all, starting to wear fishnet stockings and a small vest at a young age obviously exhibits that cyberpunk style.
Moreover, the pattern on the back of the coat can also illuminate, which is the iconic pattern of Haxxor Bunny, also embodied a very cyberpunk style.
It is said that there are no living legends in the Night City. So Haxxor Bunny can considered a legend in her hometown?
Welt perked up and focused on the game.
There are three backgrounds at the beginning: a wanderer, a street kid, and a fired company employee.
These three starting backgrounds can unfold the worldview from different perspectives, and each character has different strengths and weaknesses.
The main missions can choose special side quests depending on different backgrounds, but they will ultimately converge on the same storyline.
There aren't too many endings. They were about seven scattered ones, but these endings are not particularly good.
After all, one person's power is limited. Even if one company falls, there are countless others. In this kind of rotten world, it will definitely take a long time and countless resources to change it.
Do regular players have that ability?
Would Bronie design this kind of thing?
Of course not!
If someone asks Bronie whether the endings she made are a bit too bad and whether she will make a good ending in the future, Bronie will proudly answer the question.
As a corporate lackey, Welt wouldn't like this kind of frustration. Going from a high-ranking company executive to a nobody, although this dragon king's like return does have some excitement, Welt isn't interested.
As for the street kid, it's almost the same background as David's.
To be honest, Welt is interested in continuing David's legend, but he is quickly drawn to the wanderer.
That pure outsider has a romantic aura. Leaving his own family to wander alone and coming to this Night City, it's like the heavens sending a savior.
Welt likes this identity.
Wanderer?
It should be called an adventurer!
After choosing his identity and before even arriving in the Night City, he was taught a lesson by the local tyrant police here.
The lip-syncing of the voice actors matches, and there are many details in the expressions, but Welt feels like his computer is working frantically.
"Although I felt the stunning quality in Evil Within, this time looking at this wilderness in Night City, I was amazed again. Look at that desert. It's said that nothing can be planted there, and Night City has also been bombed by nuclear bombs before. I didn't expect it to be rebuilt so quickly."
Welt began to tell everyone some background stories he knew, but he didn't expect that as a wanderer entering the Night City, he still wanted to make extra money through smuggling!
And this new partner is actually a novice!
Taking the smuggling declaration openly, getting the bribe money from Jack, and then walking straight into the customs building as if it were a matter of course.
Just a few short sentences of exchange, along with border inspections, made Welt see the various aspects of this world.
Shortly after passing through security, not far from leaving the checkpoint, a convoy directly caught up.
This wave of dog eat dog world also opened Welt's eyes.
"There's always a feeling that this is what Haxxor Bunny has experienced. The act of one devouring another is really too skilled. And you may not have noticed, but when the characters use brain-computer communication, their eyes emit blue light. The prosecutor asked us about our family background before. I kept it secret from him, but the fact that we lacked confidence was there for him to see, so he decided to take a chance."
After a tense and exciting chase, they finally shook off these company lackeys and found a safe place, but the car appeared to be on the verge of breaking down.
They didn't hold back on cursing along the way. It was very down-to-earth, and Jack often spoke his hometown Spanish language.
However, Jack has a kind of unexplainable sincerity. Of course, when he was at the checkpoint, he always sat in the driver's seat while having many of his own tricks.
It gives people a feeling of being both simple and clever, and Welt instantly liked this character.
The residents living in the Night City all have their own unique ways of life. They know they can't resist the company's exploitation, but their dignity is also important.
Of course, there is also unity.
Yes, there is unity, just like how the wanderers have their own families, the people of Haywood also have a certain sense of collective honor.
Perhaps, in such a terrible environment, sticking together for warmth is indeed an easier way to live.
A simple prologue, from a wanderer who left his family to this Night City, passing by the checkpoint, one can still hear the company's security guards complaining about dreamers' unrealistic dreams, to repeated instances of people eating people, abandoning their humanity.
Even Jack has thoughts of going to the dark side completely. It vividly portrays the depravity of human nature in Night City.
Coming alone to this city, one might encounter such helpless situations.
Even if there are ambitious aspirations, after this wave of intimidation, even Welt can feel Mr. V's confusion.
There's no way around it, this city really does devour people!
The following CG sequences briefly narrate V's life in the Night City for nearly half a year from a first-person perspective.
From starting out with Jack, to getting some small-time jobs from middlemen, whether it's theft or robbery, everything is available.
Then, getting into fights in bars, winning money to buy a new car, and finally ending the cohabitation with Jack, and finally renting a house of his own.
There's always a feeling of similarity to the house David used to live in.
In half a year's time, compared to David, it feels like there's a bit of a slow development.
But the voice acting really impressed Welt. Welt could tell that Bronie put a lot of effort into this game.
Whether it's the details of the environment, the characters' movements, or even the interaction with passersby, there's a certain level of interactivity.
The prologue isn't over yet. Looking at the protagonist and Jack sitting in the same car, only then did Welt realize that he hadn't gone through the beginner's tutorial yet.
"Wow, well, the overall feeling I got from the previous content is really amazing. Although ray tracing was already a very mature technology in Evil Within, in this neon-lit city, there's a different scenery."
Welt wouldn't skip the beginner's tutorial.
After all, to avoid not being able to hack into someone else's door lock, Welt chose to enter the tutorial.
There's quite a lot taught in there, and it's no wonder Jack calls it advanced military tech.
After the tutorial, it's time for missions.
This time, it's not about robbery or murder missions, but a rescue mission.
To rescue a woman from a gang called Scavengers. Jack calls them Organ Harvesters, and their most distinctive feature is that they all wear uniform mosaic projection masks, which greatly obscure their faces.
After entering the enemy's territory, Welt finally understands what these so-called Organ Harvesters are all about.
"Tsk, it seems like the broadcaster mode has covered up to some extent the bodies and blood, but I can probably understand why Jack hates these guys so much. It seems like the judgment of some viewers who watched the anime that David's mother suddenly passed away for something evil might be correct."
What judgment?
That David's mother should have a chance of survive, but because she encountered an unscrupulous doctor, she was torn apart like the poor soul on the operating table. Her remaining flesh and bones were burned to ashes, then packed into a tin can.
This became a lifelong pain for David. The phrase "Must climb to the top of Arasaka" has become a curse accompanying David throughout his life.
It's also part of what drove David insane. Sneaking, assassinating, hacking into lights to attract attention, and then assassinating!
The levels after this simple beginner's tutorial let Welt see a Jack and V who have already grown.
The Trauma Team is still as lively as ever, and on the way home, they even encounter retaliation from the Scavengers, but for Night City, this seems to be just a common occurrence.
Car chases?
David often experienced them too, and even his mother died because of such incidents. It can be said that with the blessing of anime, everything seems familiar, and Welt feels a sense of familiarity with everything.
Wild freedom, and the crazy Night City, only in such an absurd world would one feel so fascinated, wouldn't they?
"Haxxor Bunny really made a good game... I finally understand why she said everyone would fall in love with this place, but also wants to burn it all to the ground."
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