Language (Cyberpunk RED)
Definition
Language represents your fluency in a specific spoken and written language. Night City is one of the most linguistically diverse cities on the planet—a melting pot where English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and dozens of other languages mix on every street corner. Being multilingual isn't just cultural—it's a tactical advantage. Language uses your INT stat and is purchased separately for each language you know. Your native language is assumed to be fluent. Additional languages open up communication with communities that might otherwise be closed to you, let you eavesdrop on conversations others assume are private, and allow you to read signs, documents, and data in foreign languages. In Night City's Japantown, Little China, Heywood's Latino communities, and the international corporate world, speaking the local language is the difference between being an insider and being an outsider.
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What languages are most useful in Night City?
English is the common language. Spanish is widespread, especially in Heywood and South Night City. Japanese is essential for Japantown and corporate dealings. Chinese covers Little China. Streetslang is Night City's unique street language.