Some info from the Gamespot stream:
- First person perspective RPG (Described as a a first and foremost a role playing game with shooter elements)
- Narrative driven
- V is a urban higher mercenary, can be male or female.
- V is voiced
- Full character creation system, different body types, hair styles tattoos
- No classes at the start of the game
- You modify and adjust your class based on how you build you character
- Game has noir vibes
- Full day and night cycle with weather systems
- Set in the fictional Night City
- Handcrafted city
- Working closely with Mike Pondsmith, aspects of the 2020 rulebook is tied into the game.
- Examples: you can have bits of the roles of a Techy and Netrunner with your character.
- Ranged and melee combat. 3 main weapon types, Power Weapons, Tech Weapons, and Smart weapons, weapons that track and follow targets.
- Vehicles: Drivable Cars and Motorcycles
- Enterable buildings with multiple floors, such as mega buildings, these have vendors, apartments etc.
- Two forms of experience, gained from completing core missions and "street cred" from side missions.
Street creds allow you to unlock different vendors and "fixers" who give you different jobs to do.