Cyberpunk 2077 System Malfunction message: How to remove the in-game error message explained Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Cyberpunk 2077 System Malfunction message: How to remove the in-game error message explained How to remove the annoying on-screen notification. Guide by Matthew Reynolds Managing Editor Published on 10 Dec 2020 Cyberpunk 2077's System Malfunction message appears regularly on-screen as soon as you begin Act 1. This is where the game opens up after the lifepath-specific prologue, allowing you to pick and choose your missions for the first time - or, if you prefer, to start roaming Night City, albeit in a lockdown state. As you explore, you'll be regularly interrupted by the System Malfunction message. While it doesn't stop you controlling V, or completing any activities, it is a nuisance - and one you'll want to remove as soon as possible. This page explains how to remove the System Malfunction message in Cyberpunk 2077 - which is thankfully easier than you'd think. Watch on YouTube Which Lifepath Should You Choose in Cyberpunk 2077? For more help with Cyberpunk 2077, we have pages on Cyberpunk GOG rewards, life paths and attributes. How to remove the System Malfunction message in Cyberpunk 2077 At the start of Act 1, where you're able to roam Night City more freely following the linear prologue, you will be regularly interrupted by a System Malfunction message towards the top of the screen. Removing it is thankfully straightforward - you need to start the next main story mission, The Ripperdoc. This takes you to a local implant practitioner, Viktor, to give you a once over, and give you a few upgrades - and remove the message while at it. Thankfully, this is fairly short, and you'll be there in no time. Go to the mission log and select it from the list. From there, follow the waypoints - heading to the elevator in the apartments, and down to the ground floor - and meet Jackie just outside. This will take you to The Ripperdoc just a short distance away. Once done, you'll then start another main mission where you'll meet Dexter DeShawn. Most importantly, the message will also be gone. The 1.5 update patch notes are here! New additions include how to change your appearance in Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk 2077 apartment locations. Elsewhere, we have explains on Cyberpunk 2077 life paths, money making, XP levelling, best Cyberpunk 2077 armour and clothing, best Cyberpunk 2077 weapons, romance options, Cyberpunk 2077 endings and how long to beat Cyberpunk 2077. So, though the temptation is to start exploring Night City as soon as you are able, it's well worth completing the first story mission, just to get a couple of useful upgrades and remove that message. From there, go ahead and do as you please unimpeded. Though, as you'll soon find out, the local area of Watson is in lockdown - and removing that is the next main objective if you want to see everything Night City has to offer. More On Cyberpunk 2077 Employees open up on toxic environment and mismanagement at Quantic Lab "At this point, Quantic should pay for my therapy." 28 Eurogamer Newscast Are CD Projekt's Cyberpunk and Witcher plans too ambitious? And why map out its next 10 years now? 13 Cyberpunk 2077 team relocating to Boston for sequel CD Projekt Red Sox. 20 CD Projekt co-founder Marcin Iwiński steps down from joint-CEO role To start "brand-new personal chapter" at studio. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store