After numerous crises, the United States 1win of America collapsed. By 2077, a number of regions and cities are controlled by megacorporations. Night City is one of such megacities. In one area, the locals are suffering from hunger, gang wars and the dominance of drugs. In another, the rich live in luxury apartments and acquire cyber implants that make them stronger or prolong their lives. To break out of poverty and succeed in this city, you need to fight to the death. Sometimes literally.