, this is your most-visited folder. Most modern mods that change game logic—like adding new survival mechanics or overhaulings the police system—will have their files placed here. : Used primarily by

With CD Projekt Red moving to Unreal Engine 5 for the Cyberpunk sequel (Project Orion), the r6 folder as we know it will disappear. Unreal Engine uses .ini files and the Config folder structure. However, thousands of legacy mods for the original Cyberpunk 2077 will rely on the r6 folder for years. Understanding it now is not just useful—it’s essential for anyone who wants to keep their modded playthrough stable until at least 2027.

The r6 folder is essential for many popular mods that change gameplay mechanics rather than just visuals.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Cyberpunk 2077\r6