Should You Start Saving up to Buy V‘s Mansion in Cyberpunk 2077? Let‘s Dig Into This Question!

As an avid fan of CD Projekt Red‘s acclaimed RPG Cyberpunk 2077, I‘m sure you‘ve wondered if it‘s possible and worth it to purchase the incredible mansion featured in the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. This massive, luxurious home straight out of V‘s wildest dreams can be added to the game through mods on PC. But can V‘s pockets even afford such prime Night City real estate? What will it take to make this cyberpunk dream home a reality?

Let‘s dive deep into everything you need to know about buying and decorating properties in Night City, and decide if the eddies required to unlock V‘s ultimate mansion are really worth it for you!

V‘s Modest Watson Apartment – Your Starter Home in Night City

When you first take control of Cyberpunk 2077‘s protagonist V, this gritty merc is living in a cramped studio apartment in the Megabuilding H10 highrise located in the Watson district‘s Little China. This modest abode at Level 8, Number 0716, dubbed "V‘s Apartment", features bare concrete walls, a single bed, small bathroom and just enough room for basic amenities like a computer, wardrobe and weapon rack.

As a fresh-faced cyberpunk trying to build your rep on the mean streets of Night City, this apartment perfectly encapsulates V‘s starting outsider status, cramped among the towering megabuildings. The confined space highlights the restless energy of a small-time merc looking to upgrade their life. But don‘t expect to customize much here – you‘re limited to changing the wall screens and placing a scant few decorative objects like books or a guitar. This little megabuilding pad will remain your essential home base for stashing weapons and items, but V is destined for bigger things.

Living Large – New Apartment Options Added in Patch 1.5

Night City‘s real estate market expanded for V in Cyberpunk 2077‘s Patch 1.5 update. This added 4 new apartments spread across districts that you can purchase with some serious eddies to gain some stylish living spaces:

• Northside Apartment (Watson) – A basic but homey studio that‘s similar to V‘s original apartment, but in a new part of the city. Cost: 5,000 eddies.

• Arroyo Apartment (Santo Domingo) – A sizable two-floor pad with a balcony, located above El Coyote Cojo bar. Cost: 15,000 eddies.

• Corpo Plaza Apartment (City Center) – A swanky penthouse boasting floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of the Corps‘ towering HQs. Cost: 45,000 eddies.

• Japantown Apartment (Westbrook) – An open-concept loft space decorated in traditional Japanese furnishings and style. Cost: 55,000 eddies.

While these new spaces provide some eye-candy, akin to dressing V up in stylish new threads, they don‘t offer much functionally beyond what that old Watson studio provides. You can stash items and access wardrobe options in any "owned" apartment, so shelling out for pricier pads is a mostly decorative move.

Unlocking V‘s Stunning Mansion from the Edgerunners Anime

Now, if you really want to take V‘s living situation to the next level, you need to set your sights on the incredible mansion briefly featured in the acclaimed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime series. Modder xDeviantReeveX brought this sprawling home straight out of the show into the game as a free add-on for PC players.

This massive mansion includes everything V could dream of:

• Huge open floors with panoramic views

• Luxe decor like statues and marble floors

• An underground garage to store V‘s sweet rides

• Floating hologram assistants

• A martial arts training room and firing range

• An armory stocked with iconic weapons from the franchise

• A tranquil koi pond garden

• A pool and lounge area for parties fit for a Corpo CEO

• Hidden rooms and secrets to discover

This is by far the most decked-out and prestigious pad available in all of Night City. It dwarfs even the swanky Corpo Plaza penthouse. This is a home truly fitting for V as a legend in Night City‘s merc circles.

Saving Up to Afford Your Cyberpunk Dream Home

Now that you‘ve seen the digs available, you may be wondering exactly how many eddies it takes to afford these swanky spots? Here are the costs:

• V‘s Original Watson Apartment: Free (You start here)

• Northside Apartment: 5,000 eddies

• Arroyo Apartment: 15,000 eddies

• Corpo Plaza Apartment: 45,000 eddies

• Japantown Apartment: 55,000 eddies

• Edgerunners Mansion: 150,000 eddies (with Street Cred under 30)

As a fresh merc at the start of the game, 50 eddies is a decent payout for a quick gig. So as you can see, even buying the fanciest in-game apartment in Japantown requires some serious cash.

For the Edgerunners mansion, you‘ll need 120,000-150,000 eddies depending on your Street Cred level, along with the 1.6 version of the Cyber Engine Tweaks mod. This means you have some hardcore saving up to do if you want to afford this ultimate luxury.

Here are my tips for stacking up eddies quickly to afford whatever swanky crib you desire:

• Take on side hustles by completing gig missions found on the map. These pay out well for short tasks.

• Invest perk points into hacking skills like Breach Protocol. Then farm data terms and access bank chests for huge payouts.

• Save scum dialogues with fixers and contractors to negotiate maximum rewards for jobs.

• Spec into the Fortune Finder perk to loot valuables like jewelry from enemies.

• Craft epic weapons with high dps and valuable mods, then sell for thousands.

• Take down organized crime like Tyger Claws and Maelstrom – they drop rare loot.

• Play the stock market by saving/reloading to invest in rising shares for big profits.

With smart investing and maximizing earnings from activities above, you‘ll amass enough eddies for a mansion in no time!

Is Buying Property Worth It in Cyberpunk 2077?

Beyond looking stylish, apartments and mansions don‘t provide much concrete value. They offer a place to stash items safely, but V‘s original apartment already did that. The mansion also lets you plan heists with fixers like Rogue – but that‘s about it for functionality.

However, as a die-hard fan, I think grinding to purchase the Edgerunners mansion is absolutely worth it for a few reasons:

• It feels like a trophy proving you‘ve "beaten" Night City and finished V‘s journey from nobody to legend.

• It‘s a great roleplaying accessory to admire and hang out in during the endgame.

• Moving V into David‘s mansion is a cool way to honor Edgerunners after completion.

• It shows off V‘s progression from a cramped studio to mansion owner as your skills improve.

• The sheer space and amenities make it a true cyberpunk palace fitting for an elite merc.

So in summary – buy real estate in Night City for the roleplayingflavor and flexing, not for actual gameplay changes. But if you want 100% completion in your playthrough and to admire a luxurious pad symbolizing V‘s rise to glory, start collecting those eddies for the Edgerunners mansion today!

As a fellow cyberpunk fan, I hope this deep dive into Night City real estate helps you decide which apartment suits your budget and priorities. Just be ready to hustle all over the city taking on gigs and building your street cred to afford V‘s ultimate dream home! Let me know if you have any other tips for scoring eddies in the comments!