How to Increase Cyberware Capacity in Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.0 update reshaped how V handles chrome, and one of the biggest limits a player can hit in 2026 is Cyberware Capacity. This system governs how many implants, cyberlimbs, and high-end modifications V can install at once, so a player who wants to run top-tier Sandevistans, Mantis Blades, or reinforced skeletons needs to raise that ceiling. Fortunately, the game offers several reliable ways to increase Cyberware Capacity, and they all stack together for characters willing to chase them.

Leveling Up: The Steady +3

The most consistent method is simply leveling V. Every time V gains a level, Cyberware Capacity increases by 3 points. One +3 might feel small in the moment, but over a long playthrough those numbers snowball. Players who clear side gigs, NCPD scanner hustles, and Phantom Liberty missions will naturally build a larger limit just by progressing through Night City.

Technical Ability Perks: Renaissance Punk and Edgerunner

Two standout perks in the Technical Ability tree make a huge difference for chrome-heavy builds.

• Renaissance Punk sits at the bottom of the Technical Ability tree. It grants +4 Cyberware Capacity for each Attribute that is at 9 or higher. Since V has five attributes, a fully optimized character can earn a total of +20 Cyberware Capacity from this perk alone. It works especially well for hybrid builds that spread points around instead of hyper-specializing.

• Edgerunner appears at the top of the Technical Ability tree. It effectively grants 50 additional Cyberware Capacity points on top of everything else V has earned. The catch is that V loses 0.5% Max Health for every additional point used. Players who want to go all in on chrome should absolutely take Edgerunner, but anyone worried about survivability may want to invest in health-related skills elsewhere.

Engineer Skill Milestones

The Engineer skill line provides two fixed Cyberware Capacity bonuses: +5 at Engineer Level 5 and another +10 at Engineer Level 30. Players who regularly engage with optional content may reach these milestones naturally, but anyone trying to speed up the process should focus on disabling devices, throwing grenades, and scoring kills with Tech weapons. Hacking cameras, tossing explosives, and using charged Tech rifles are all solid ways to push Engineer experience higher.

Cyberware Capacity Shards

Cyberware Capacity Shards are Progression Shards that permanently raise the limit by a designated amount. They can be found by looting bodies and containers across Night City, but the drop rate is very low. A player should not expect a constant stream of these shards, so scavenging everything after a firefight is the best way to maximize the chance of finding one. There is no simple vendor route or guaranteed farming spot, which makes looting discipline the key factor here.

Quick Summary

Method	Capacity Increase	Notes
Leveling up	+3 per level	Passive and consistent
Renaissance Punk	+4 per Attribute at 9+	Max +20 with all attributes at 9
Edgerunner	+50	Costs 0.5% Max Health per point used
Engineer Level 5	+5	Level Engineer through Tech weapons, grenades, device hacks
Engineer Level 30	+10	More Engineer grinding required
Cyberware Capacity Shards	Variable permanent boost	Low drop rate from looted bodies and containers

Players who combine leveling, the right perks, Engineer milestones, and shard hunting can push V’s Cyberware Capacity high enough to install the best chrome Cyberpunk 2077 has to offer. Planning around these sources is the difference between a half-built merc and a fully loaded Night City legend. 🦾