Although you may have chosen to transform into Night City’s perpetual loner, Cyberpunk 2077’s primary narrative always offers several conclusive options for you to consider as you sit atop the climactic storyline’s pivotal rooftop moment. One enthusiastic fan, undeterred by the conclusion of the game’s storyline, conceived a new narrative that combined the characters V and Johnny Silverhand in an ambitious hour-long Machinima film.
Valerie Silverhand, a renowned cosplayer and digital photographer, has built a reputation as a stalwart member of the Cyberpunk community – no surprise given her affinity for the game’s iconic characters, one of which bears her very name. The development team has earned a congratulatory message from the affiliate sports director currently working on Cyberpunk’s sequel at CD Projekt, a testament to their impressive achievement.
A fan-made film, titled Black Canine, debuted with a captivating teaser trailer last year and is now fully available on YouTube. The cinematic narrative, approximately an hour in duration, has been meticulously crafted through Machinima techniques, combining original property from the Cyberpunk franchise with augmented elements derived from various mods and custom-made cinematography.
The film appears to leverage AI-generated voices to provide subtle character nuances, as exemplified by the utilisation of AI-infused portrayals for individuals such as Silverhand, Judy, and Viktor Vektor. Valerie Silverhand prefacing her video with a disclaimer clarifies that AI voice instruments are employed solely for fan-generated purposes, without generating revenue or encroaching on the rights of voice actors, explicitly stating that this project is not affiliated with or endorsed by CD Projekt itself.
While some might be deterred from fan-made films featuring AI-generated content, at least this approach is transparent, allowing audiences to make informed decisions about what they view. This raises ethical questions that are more nuanced than the use of AI-powered voice impersonations in commercial projects, which could have a significant impact on actors’ careers.
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To avoid spoiling the experience for viewers who may choose to watch the movie later, here’s a brief outline of the film’s setup, which is presented early on: “One year has passed since V infiltrated and breached Arasaka Corporation’s digital fortress, known as Mikoshi.” As V and Johnny Silverhand abandon the dichotomy presented by the rogue AI, Alt Cunningham, they collectively venture into Mikoshi in search of an alternative solution. However, their inquiry is soon disrupted when V uncovers a cryptic rumor about “a secret Arasaka cryo vault” said to contain Saburo Arasaka’s most private collection.
As alluded to earlier Cyberpunk sequel affiliate sport director Paweł Sasko seems to have gotten a kick out of the film, having tweeted “Extremely bold and sophisticated undertaking, very happy with you! Huge congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
For those seeking additional fan-created content that enhances Cyberpunk 2077’s core narrative, we recently highlighted a modder who has successfully integrated a full new introductory sequence and life path into the game.
