Cyberpunk 2077 offers an intense immersion in a futuristic world marked by violence, nudity, and mature scenes. However, in some versions or according to game settings, certain scenes or visual elements are modified or hidden. This raises a common question among players: is it possible to remove censorship in Cyberpunk 2077?
Where does the censorship in Cyberpunk 2077 come from?
The censorship in Cyberpunk 2077 is linked to several factors. First, local laws in force in certain countries require developers to modify certain scenes so that the game can be legally distributed. This is particularly the case in Japan, where elements of nudity or explicit violence have been modified or removed.
Then, the game itself offers a sensitive content setting, enabled by default in some versions. This option hides genitals, certain animations, or visual effects deemed too explicit. This setting is not a legal requirement in most countries but rather a precautionary measure offered to players.
Where to find the restricted content option in the settings?
For those playing in a region where the game is sold without deep modifications, it is entirely possible to manage the level of mature content display from the game settings.
You need to access the main menu, then go to the “Settings” section, and finally to “Game Settings.” There, an option titled “Hide sexual content” or similar is offered. Simply uncheck this box to make the concerned scenes or visual elements visible.
Once this change is made, it is necessary to restart the game for the modifications to take effect. This setting only concerns graphic display and does not alter the storyline.
What to do if the game version is modified by the region?
In some cases, notably in Japan, South Korea, or certain regions of the Middle East, the version of the game sold is pre-modified. This means that some content is removed or reworked in the game files themselves. In this situation, even by changing the internal settings, it is not possible to display the removed content.
The only viable solutions in this case are to purchase an international version of the game (often via a platform like GOG, Steam, or Epic Games) and to ensure that the download interface is set to a region that does not limit the content.
However, be careful: using a VPN or downloading a foreign version may violate the terms of use of certain platforms. This can also lead to language, dubbing, or subtitle incompatibilities.
Modifications via files or mods: is it allowed?
Some experienced players use mods (unofficial modifications created by the community) to restore content or alter the appearance of the game. There are indeed mods for Cyberpunk 2077 that reactivate censored visual effects or offer content not available in the original version. That said, the use of these modifications is not officially recognized by CD Projekt Red. In an offline environment, this poses no problem, but if online features are activated in the future or if you use these files with a modified version of the game, you may encounter technical errors or even compromise the game’s stability.
