CD Projekt Red developers have revealed that the fan-favorite side quest, “The Hunt,” was intentionally designed to evoke the dark, investigative tone of HBO’s True Detective. The quest, which features a haunting cartoon and disturbing braindance segments, was crafted to focus on methodical police work rather than high-octane action.
Associate game director Paweł Sasko noted that the team wanted to push the boundaries of the Cyberpunk setting by blending genres, using files and narrative threads to deliver a psychological thriller experience. The quest is widely regarded as one of the most memorable and unsettling moments in the game.