Hey, it’s Judy. If you’re tuning into Any’s Live, you know I don’t waste time on corpo crap or tourist traps. Night City is more than just neon lights and high-rises—it’s got secrets. The kind you don’t find on a fixer’s gig list. So, plug in, chooms. I’m taking you through some of the best-hidden spots in this city that never sleeps.
Tarot Cards – A Message in the Walls
I’ve seen weird stuff in NC, but this one? Still gives me chills. After V’s biochip mishap, tarot graffiti started popping up all over the city. Each one tells a different story—maybe V’s fate, maybe just some deep-cut prophecy from whoever’s painting them. If you’re curious, track them down. Some only show up under special circumstances, so you never know what you’ll find.V.
Rogue AIs – Delamain’s Kids Got Issues
Ever had a cab talk back to you? Delamain’s AI fleet did more than just argue—they went full-on rebellious. These rogue cabs have their own personalities, from paranoid to downright suicidal. Helping Delamain round them up is more than a side gig—it’s a peek into how AI thinks when it’s unshackled. Trust me, this one’s worth the ride.
Roach Race – The Witcher’s Horse Goes Cyber
Arcades in NC ain’t what they used to be. But there’s one game worth your time—Roach Race. Ever heard of The Witcher? That old-world story about swords and monsters? Yeah, this game is a tribute to that. It’s got Roach, a horse with a mind of its own, running an endless track like it’s stuck in a loop. Just like this city, huh?
The Best Ride? It’s Free
People pay crazy eddies for cars, but why spend when you can find the best one? There’s a Rayfield Caliburn sitting in a shipping container out in the Badlands. You’ll need 40 Street Cred and have to finish a certain gig first, but once you do? That beast is yours. No corpo tax, no fixer cuts. Just raw speed and pure flex.
A Stray That Steals Your Heart
You know what Night City’s missing? Animals. Everything’s chrome and concrete, but there’s one little furball that reminds me this place isn’t completely dead inside. A stray cat near V’s apartment—just sitting by some trash bins, waiting. Feed it, and it’ll make itself at home. Guess even NC has space for something pure.
A Fallout in the Badlands
If you’re ever out past Rancho Coronado, keep an eye out near an old road split. You’ll find a weird-ass scene—some people tried to LARP a Vault-Tec survival bunker from that ancient game Fallout. Too bad the Badlands doesn’t play nice. Whatever got them, it wasn’t radiation—just another reminder that pretending won’t save you out here.
Blade Runner’s Final Tears
You ever see that old pre-War flick Blade Runner? It basically made cyberpunk. The ending? A guy called Roy Batty, standing in the rain, holding a bird, giving his final speech before fading out. NC pays tribute to that moment. Head to the Advocet Hotel in Vista Del Rey, and you’ll see someone reenacting that scene—rain, bird, and all. Makes you think, doesn’t it?
A Secret Room for the Devs
Somewhere near the Kabuki roundabout, there’s a locked door. Most people walk past it, never knowing what’s inside. But punch in 605185, and you’ll find something special—CD Projekt RED’s way of leaving their mark. A big screen plays snapshots of the devs while Johnny jams on his guitar. It’s a little moment of realness in a city built on illusions.
So, there you have it. Night City hides a lot beneath its chrome, but if you know where to look, you’ll find things that make this place more than just another dystopian hellhole. Me? I’ll keep searching. Maybe one day, I’ll find something real enough to hold onto.
Until then, stay sharp, stay free. And remember—this city only takes from those who don’t know how to take back.
—Judy
