NIGHTCOOP // OPEN BETA v0.2.0-beta
Protocol 164 Up to 8 players Windows 10/11
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NightCoop guide

NightCoop FAQ

Last checked: 2026-11-04 · Official version: v0.2.0-beta (2026-11-02) · Protocol 164 · Free · Windows 10/11 64-bit · Up to 8 players · RED4ext only (no CET) · Phantom Liberty not required

These answers point at the longer pages. If a line here and a line on the download page ever diverge, use the download page for hashes and the release list for the protocol, and tell us through the contact page.

  • Install steps live on the install page, with a separate Vortex path.
  • Requirements, including the 1.30 versus 1.31 loader conflict, live on the requirements page.
  • Connection strings live on the troubleshooting table.
  • ChoomLink and CyberMP live on the comparison pages, with dates attached.

The official NightCoop download is separate from the game store. Choose the archive for game 2.5 or 2.31 and compare the published hash before setting up the lobby. Russian, Portuguese and Spanish translations cover installation, safety evidence and the Nexus removal. Each translation links back to the English counterpart and uses the same release date.

Open-beta poster on the FAQ
Night City frame beside the short answers

Questions

What is NightCoop?

A co-op mod for Cyberpunk 2077. Up to eight players share the host world. It is not a separate game.

Where do I download it?

nightcoop.net/download.html. This site does not host the zip.

Is it free?

Yes. The home page says Patreon does not unlock features.

Does it need Phantom Liberty?

No. A host can restart without the expansion if a guest lacks it.

Does it need Cyber Engine Tweaks?

No. RED4ext is the loader, and it ships inside the archive.

Does it work on console or Mac?

No build is published for those. Windows 10/11 only, as of 4 November 2026.

Why was it removed from Nexus?

Page 35681 was a reupload by xKaordi, removed 24 October 2026. The project was not banned.

Is it a virus?

Check the SHA-256 on the download page. An audit covers 0.1.0 and 0.1.1 only. 0.2.0 is outside that audit.

Was it written by AI?

One Reddit comment says so. The project has not said so. Status: 1 source.

What about nightcap, Night Corp, or Bloodborne?

Nightcap is a different word Google sometimes substitutes. Night Corp is a company inside Cyberpunk’s story. Bloodborne Nightwatch Co-op is another game’s mod. None of those is this project.

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