Time-based Crowd Density
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #62 of 455 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Thanks for everyone's support!!
Changes Night City to have an immersive population and feel more realistic. City streets will be packed with cars and people during the day, but at night be less crowded. Certain parts of the city will just have a few people and gangs roaming.
How it works.
This mod will change the crowd and vehicle population by dynamically adjusting for time of day, and which district you are located.
Higher density in the city centre and surrounding areas that will only change from medium to high density. Further districts will adjust density from medium to low density. Also changes of density will be based on the time of day ie. peak hours, morning, evening and midnight.
You will notice that under the graphics settings the density will have changed automatically.
optional populations.archive file for lower population in dogtown and lower high population for better fps.
options.json file is optional. Can be removed from mod if conflicts exist.
Please backup options.json file (for uninstalling) in Z:\GOG Galaxy\Games\Cyberpunk 2077\r6\config\settings\platform\pc as the latest 1. 2 version will override this file.
Credit to maniman303 aka 6maniman303 with the guidance on how to update crowd density automatically.
Time-based Crowd Density adjusts the number of NPCs in Night City based on the district and the time of day or night. It's a lightweight gameplay mod for Cyberpunk 2077 players who want more realistic crowd behavior. With 204 endorsements and recent updates, it's a community-tested option.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 204 endorsements
- Recent update (March 2026) shows active maintenance
- Simple concept that adds immersion without overhauling the game
⚠️ Cons
- May require testing to find the right balance for your playstyle
- Limited to crowd density—no other gameplay tweaks
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who want a more believable Night City, where streets feel alive during the day and quiet at night. If you're a roleplayer or immersion enthusiast, this mod is a must-try. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes—this is purely about crowd density.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager like Vortex or manual installation—read the mod page for instructions.
- Start with default settings and adjust if you find crowds too sparse or too dense in certain areas.
- Since it's time-based, visit different districts at different hours to see the effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- gtaddict
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 23,017
- Endorsements
- 204
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/15/2025
- Updated
- 3/9/2026
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