Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty and the 2.0 update have brought significant changes to car chases and vehicular combat, giving players a whole new experience when navigating the streets of Night City while evading the revamped police and gangs. El Capitan, a prominent character, introduces exciting new missions for V, which involve the thrilling task of car theft and intense chase sequences.
With these updates, players now have fresh options for dealing with adversaries in vehicles. V can invest in armed vehicles or employ hacking skills to unleash chaos on the city’s streets. In this guide, we’ll walk you through using quickhacks to effectively shake off pursuing enemies in the world of Cyberpunk 2077.
Unlock the Carhacker Perk
The perks system in Cyberpunk 2077 has undergone a complete overhaul, and for returning players, it might be a wise choice to start fresh with a new character to avoid any confusion. One of the exciting additions in this revamped system is the Carhacker perk, which is nestled within the Intelligence section. To unlock this perk, you’ll need to invest four perk points in the Intelligence tree. Carhacker is the crucial skill that enables you to perform quickhacks on vehicles throughout Night City.
Keep in mind that for V to execute hacking on both enemies and objects, it’s essential to have a cyberdeck equipped. To make the most of this, players should consider investing in a high-quality cyberdeck and some Intelligence perks to bolster your RAM capacity. Vehicle quickhacks, in particular, demand substantial RAM resources, especially if you’re still using your initial deck.
How to Hack Enemy Vehicles
Once you’ve got a top-notch cyberdeck and the Carhacker perk under your belt, you’re all set to dive into the thrilling world of vehicle hacking. To get started, simply hold down L1/LB and center your camera on your target, much like you do with enemies and objects. This action will bring up a list of available vehicle quickhacks right on your screen. Now, pick the hack you want to use and press Square/X to set it into motion.
The fantastic thing about vehicle quickhacks is that you don’t need to buy them separately from stores scattered throughout Night City. Instead, these hacks are closely linked to the tier of cyberdeck you’re currently using. If you’ve got a Tier 4 Purple cyberdeck, you’ll find all the vehicle quickhacks unlocked and at your disposal.
Here are a few examples of what you can do with these vehicle quickhacks:
- Self Destruct: Trigger this hack to make the targeted vehicle explode dramatically.
- Floor It: Hack the accelerator of enemy vehicles, causing them to accelerate uncontrollably.
- Emergency Brake: Engage this hack to apply the brakes to enemy vehicles, bringing them to an abrupt halt.
Additionally, if you happen to be in close proximity to a vehicle, you can employ the Take Control quickhack. This allows V to remotely assume control of the car. While it might not be the most practical choice for chases due to its limited range, it can be incredibly fun and useful for causing chaos and tackling side content throughout Night City.