Apartment Cats - Japantown

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,631 endorsements) 📥 1.3M downloads 📌 v2.3.1 📅 11/23/2022
🟡 Updated this year

By Deceptious · Apartment

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/14/2026 📅 Created: 11/23/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
1🛠️ Cyber Engine Tweaks — Cyber Engine Tweaks (CET) Download ↗
2🛠️ RED4ext — RED4ext (native plugin loader) Download ↗
3🛠️ redscript — redscript (scripting framework) Download ↗
4🧩 ArchiveXL — ArchiveXL (archive loader) Download ↗
5🧩 TweakXL — TweakXL (tweak framework) Download ↗
6🧩 Codeware — Codeware (UI framework) Download ↗
7📦 Pet The Cat Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #2 of 9 Apartment mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Basics:

Adds a new feline companion, Elmo, to the Japantown apartment!

You can find Elmo there once you have purchased the apartment.

Elmo has 12+ different spots she can be found at around the apartment, and can also be petted the same was as in the Pet The Cat mod.

Change the cat's appearance?

You can pick and choose what the cat looks like with the Apartment Cats: Custom Cats mod!

How to pet Elmo:

Upon entering the apartment, approach Elmo and Greet/Fuss her (not available if she is asleep, let her sleep!)

Once fussed/greeted enter and leave the shower or wardrobe.

If you showered she will be sat at the food bowls, if you used the wardrobe she'll be next to the record player.

Now you can give her pets!

(If she is asleep simply use the bed, or run out of the apartment, to the stairs/vending machine and back, and she'll change to a new spot)

Who is Elmo?

Friendly neighborhood cat, Elmo

Is this compatible with other cat mods?

Yes! This mod is fully compatible with Pet Your Cat, Apartment Cats: The Glen / Nali, Apartment Cats: Corpo Plaza / Leia,  Apartment Cats: Motel / Jack

  and Cat Replacers for Nibbles (but the re-placers shouldn’t affect Elmo)

Support me:

Really like my mod(s)?:

Ko-Fi: Deceptious

Patreon: Deceptious

How to install:

Unzip the main .zip file into the "Cyberpunk 2077" folder so that:

The .archive and .xl end up in the "Cyberpunk 2077\archive\pc\mod" folder.

The .yaml wants to be in the "Cyberpunk 2077\r6\tweaks" folder.

Required mods:

TweakXL: Needed for the cat to work at all! (Essential)

ArchiveXL: Needed for the cat's name change (Non essential)

RED4ext: Needed by one or both of the above required mods

How to uninstall:

Remove the JapanCat.archive and JapanCat.archive.xl files from the "Cyberpunk 2077\archive\pc\mod" folder.

Remove the JapanCat.yaml file from the "Cyberpunk 2077\r6\tweaks" folder.

Like this cat mod?

You might also like:

Apartment Cats: Motel (Jack)

Apartment Cats: Corpo Plaza (Leia)

Apartment Cats: The Glen (Nali)

Pet Your Cat

Thanks/Credits:

Thank you to Zwei for the main/banner photos!

Thank you to Halk for the Cat Mom shirt seen in the images: GonkWardrobe - Custom Clothes

Fully localised for the 2 new interactions (Fuss/Greet and Pet).

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds a new feline companion, Elmo, to the Japantown apartment in Cyberpunk 2077. Includes 12+ interactive spots and petting functionality similar to the Pet The Cat mod. A popular cosmetic addition for cat lovers.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new feline companion named Elmo to the Japantown apartment.
Includes 12+ different spots for Elmo to use.
Allows petting Elmo in the same way as the Pet The Cat mod.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community approval with 3,631 endorsements and 1.3M downloads.
  • Adds a cozy, interactive element to your apartment without changing gameplay.
  • Petting feature is a nice touch for cat fans.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects the Japantown apartment, so if you use a different apartment, you won't see Elmo.
  • No mention of compatibility with other apartment mods or game updates.
  • Requires the base game and possibly the Pet The Cat mod for the petting animation.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who want a bit of life in their Japantown apartment and love cats. Perfect for those who enjoyed the Pet The Cat mod and want a new companion. Skip if you rarely visit your apartment or prefer gameplay-focused mods.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the Pet The Cat mod installed first, as the petting animation is based on it.
  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just drag and drop the archive and it'll handle the rest.
  • Visit the Japantown apartment after installing to see Elmo in action.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
Deceptious
Version
2.3.1
Downloads
1,281,642
Endorsements
3,631
Category
Apartment
Created
11/23/2022
Updated
5/14/2026

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