Elon Musk has a Cameo in Cyberpunk 2077? CDPR Reveals the Truth

X and Tesla mogul went armed to CDPR offices to demand to appear in game

Elon Musk has a Cameo in Cyberpunk 2077? CDPR Reveals the Truth

X and Tesla mogul went armed to CDPR offices to demand to appear in game

In recent months, Elon Musk has solidified his place as one of the internet's most eccentric personalities. Beyond being the owner of Tesla and Twitter | X, he's a passionate gamer who seizes every opportunity to express his enthusiasm for the gaming world. And yes, he's proven himself to be a fan of Cyberpunk 2077.

A few days ago, journalist Walter Isaacson published a biography that revealed previously unknown information about the billionaire magnate's intriguing professional and personal life.

Thanks to this book, it was revealed that Elon Musk paid a visit to the offices of CD Projekt RED armed with a 200-year-old weapon to demand a cameo in the science fiction RPG. Did he ultimately get his wish? Many fans believe so, but a developer has finally addressed the speculation.

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Did CDPR Remove Elon Musk's Cameo?

In one of the early sequences of Cyberpunk 2077, there's an NPC who enters a bathroom, briefly glances at V, and then heads into a stall. Users have speculated that this character bears a striking resemblance to the owner of Twitter and Tesla.

The alleged Elon Musk cameo in Cyberpunk 2077
The alleged Elon Musk cameo in Cyberpunk 2077

However, one player noticed that the character was conspicuously absent after the debut of update 2.0, leading the community to theorize that CD Projekt RED removed Elon Musk's supposed cameo and replaced it with a generic NPC. Is that the truth?

Senior Mission Designer Patrick K. Mills reacted to this situation with surprise. In a social media post, he put an end to the rumors and stated that there was never an Elon Musk cameo. "It doesn't even look like him. Who came up with this nonsense?" he wrote.

CDPR Employee Denies Twitter Owner's Appearance in the RPG
CDPR Employee Denies Twitter Owner's Appearance in the RPG

While the South African magnate is absent, Cyberpunk 2077 does feature numerous celebrity appearances, from Keanu Reeves to Hideo Kojima. Even Spanish streamer Alexelcapo has a brief cameo.

But tell us, what do you think of this curious situation? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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