# Welcome to the Dark Future

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**Dark Future** is an <mark style="color:yellow;">Urban Survival, Gameplay, and Immersion mod</mark> for Cyberpunk 2077. It provides new gameplay challenges and greatly encourages returning to an apartment to rest. Nearly all of Dark Future's features are configurable via Mod Settings.

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### Content Warning

Dark Future contains gameplay mechanics that may be upsetting to some, including themes of **substance abuse and anxiety**. While these features can be disabled, you may still see references to them in various descriptions in the game. If you struggle with addiction or mental wellness, you may not have a safe experience when using this content. Stay safe, choom!

**SAMHSA’s National Helpline** is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and [Spanish](https://www.samhsa.gov/linea-nacional-ayuda)) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Please visit <https://findtreatment.gov/> to learn more.
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## Two Flavors To Choose From

For the full experience, install [Dark Future - Urban Survival Gameplay](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/16300).

For a more streamlined experience, check out [Dark Future Core](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/26956).

## Features

* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Basic Needs**</mark>**&#x20;-** At its core, Dark Future is a Basic Needs survival mod. Dark Future adds the need to eat, sleep, rest, and relax.
  * New <mark style="color:yellow;">**UI Meters**</mark> display the status of each Need on the HUD, as well as in the Backpack Inventory and Timeskip Menu. They show and hide automatically based on context.
  * Each Basic Need (**Hydration, Nutrition, Energy,** and **Nerve**) also have <mark style="color:yellow;">immersive, non-invasive sound effects and visual effects</mark> to notify you of their changing conditions. All of these effects can be selectively configured in Mod Settings.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Addiction**</mark>**&#x20;(Optional)** **-** Adds addiction gameplay mechanics for smoking, alcohol, and narcotics. (Can be toggled and configured in Mod Settings.)
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Injury**</mark>**&#x20;(Optional) -** A status effect that reduces the effectiveness of Healing Items. Gained by taking enough cumulative damage. (Can be toggled and configured in Mod Settings.)
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Fast Travel Restrictions**</mark>**&#x20;(Optional) -** Disables the ability to Fast Travel at Data Terms and Metro Gates. (You can still view the Map Markers on your map, which helps with navigating Night City. Disabling this feature allows you to use a different mod to manage Fast Travel restrictions, if you desire.)
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Vehicle Summoning Restrictions**</mark>**&#x20;(Optional) -** Adds a charge-based system similar to Healing Items and Grenades to limit how often your vehicles can be summoned.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Crafting Restrictions**</mark>**&#x20;(Optional) -** Adds an option to craft only at V's stash containers in hideouts and owned vehicles.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Sleeping In Vehicles and Sleep Encounters**</mark>**&#x20;(Optional)** - Adds the ability for V to sleep in a vehicle, as well as a random chance to be ambushed while sleeping in a vehicle.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Other Gameplay Changes**</mark>**&#x20;(Optional)** - Dark Future also includes a selection of other gameplay features, including:
  * New Cyberware, and updates to existing Cyberware
  * Carry weight restrictions
  * Stamina recovery time changes
  * Tutorials for each major system in Dark Future that display based on context
  * Ammo weight

## Getting Started

Visit [getting-started-dark-future](https://wiki.darkfuture2077.com/getting-started-dark-future "mention") for details on installation, requirements, and compatibility for the full version of Dark Future.

Visit [getting-started-dark-future-core](https://wiki.darkfuture2077.com/getting-started-dark-future-core "mention") for similar details for Dark Future Core, the streamlined version of Dark Future.