How to Change Weapons in Cyberpunk: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re a seasoned adventurer in the futuristic world of Cyberpunk 2077, you know how vital it is to adapt and upgrade your arsenal to face the ever-evolving landscape of Night City. Among the many crucial skills required to survive and thrive is the ability to swap between weapons seamlessly. In this article, we’ll tackle the question head-on, providing a step-by-step guide on how to change weapons in Cyberpunk, as well as offer valuable insights on weapon switching mechanics.
Q: How to Change Weapons in Cyberpunk?
A: To change weapons in Cyberpunk 2077, you can either rely on your cybernetically enhanced reflexes to manually swap weapons or take advantage of the game’s menu options.
Method 1: Manual Weapon Swap
To manually switch between your equipped weapons, simply select the weapon you want to use from the "Current Weapon" list at the bottom of your screen and press the XBox button or Playstation button to toggle your weapon. Keep an eye on your character’s weapon wheel to track changes.
Method 2: Weapon Switch from Menu
To change weapons from the main menu:
- **Press "Esc" or the"Pause" button to bring up the Pause menu
- Navigate to Inventory and then to Weapons
- Select the desired weapon to equip
- Choose Equip Weapon from the context menu
- Note: If the weapon is locked to its current slot, it can’t be unequipped.
Understood! Now that you have the basics down, here are some crucial details and tips to master your weapons switching skills:
| Pro Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| “Quick Swap” Trick: | To switch to a weapon you don’t have in the main 3 slots, try flicking the wheel between slot 1 and slot 2 while your third main weapon is still in-hand. This should switch out your third main weapon (or the previously unequipped weapon) while **keeping your previous equipped weapon in the hand**! (Note: Works under certain conditions and weapon stacking rules) |
| “Alternate-Weapon” Mode: | As you encounter more weapons in Night City, you can allocate special weapons to dedicated “Slots” (by assigning one to each alternate slot Ctrl + 1–4). Assign weapons quickly by using **keyboard combos** (F1 to F4) |
In-Detail: How Cyberpunk Weapons Work
Before you ask, "How does weapons switching work?" – rest assured that your inventory items are categorized based on certain rules. You have slots for your three primary (main) weapons and alternates (assigned from keybinds) weapons with specific rules:
• The Primary weapon slot, usually the Mouse-key or Mouse Right-click, serves as an "active" or most-used weapon slot
- Example: Handgun, Smart Rifle (or other non-projectiles)
• The secondary Alternate weapons slot(s), allocated with mouse-wheel or hotkey clicks, can house either specialized weapons or quick-load backups - Examples: Grenades, Mine, or Emergency pistol(s)
These guidelines influence the "Auto-Restate" feature; however, this functionality seems finicky and has inconsistencies under certain circumstances (unavoidable weapon desynchronization) might occur. The primary slots adapt to your dominant weapon without issues, whereas alt-switching can become unstable within the secondary slot hierarchy:
Troubleshooting & Insights
- If a weapon can’t be equipped (a common issue): check slot availability, inventory sorting & categorization
- Auto-Restate struggles:
• Reswitch Weapon: Try reswapping the weapon directly within menus or by clicking & pausing
• Flicking Wheels: Practice the "Quick Swap Trick" to minimize manual switch issues - Custom Controls: Edit Bindings to improve weapons access and streamline gameplay experience
Conclusion
As with any complex action-adventure game, weapon management needs attention to master in-game mechanics. Remember these guides and tips, ensuring maximum efficiency and an enriched player experience in Night City – the world of Cyberpunk 2077! When you’re well-equipped with knowledge of the cyber-shock, you’ll navigate, adapt, and adapt smoothly, taking the Night to the next level
