Solo TTRPG play with AI
How to play Cyberpunk RED solo
Cyberpunk RED's gritty, survival-focused gameplay lends itself well to solo runs. Night City is a place where lone operators thrive, taking gigs, building street cred, and navigating the dangerous web of corporate interests, gang politics, and fixer networks.
Overview
Cyberpunk RED's gritty, survival-focused gameplay lends itself well to solo runs. Night City is a place where lone operators thrive, taking gigs, building street cred, and navigating the dangerous web of corporate interests, gang politics, and fixer networks. The system's emphasis on style, attitude, and personal stakes makes every solo session feel like a scene from a cyberpunk thriller.
Adapting for solo play
AI tools for solo play
AI storyteller
Run Night City gigs with an AI that manages fixers, corps, gangs, and the brutal economy of the dark future.
NPC chat
Talk to fixers, corpos, gangers, and nomads. Each NPC has their own angle, and trust is a currency more valuable than eddies.
Rules assistant
Quick lookups for Friday Night Firefight, Netrunning, cyberware effects, and skill checks so you can keep the action moving.
Solo scenario starters
The data heist
A fixer offers you a seemingly simple job: extract a data chip from a low-security corporate office. But the chip contains something that multiple factions want, and the fixer isn't being straight about who's paying. You've got 48 hours before the data becomes worthless.
Street cred or survival
A gang leader in your neighborhood offers protection in exchange for a favor. Refuse, and you lose access to a critical contact network. Accept, and you owe a debt to someone who collects with interest. Either way, Night City remembers.
Chrome and consequence
Your latest cyberware upgrade is malfunctioning, and the ripperdoc who installed it has disappeared. Track them down through Night City's underground medical scene while dealing with the side effects of unreliable chrome.
Solo play tips
Frequently asked questions
How does the AI handle Cyberpunk RED's combat system?
The AI storyteller describes tactical situations, manages NPC actions and positioning, and prompts you for attack rolls and damage. It follows Friday Night Firefight rules including cover, range modifiers, and critical injuries, keeping combat fast and lethal.
Can I do Netrunning solo?
Yes. The AI generates NET architectures with ICE, black ICE, and data nodes. You navigate the architecture using your cyberdeck programs, and the AI resolves your actions against the system's defenses. It maintains tension without needing a separate Netrunner player.
How does the economy work in solo Cyberpunk RED?
The AI tracks your eurodollars, factors in lifestyle costs and gear maintenance, and prices gigs based on risk and complexity. Running low on funds creates natural motivation to take dangerous jobs, just like in the tabletop game.