A Cyberpunk 2077 netrunner outfit is fitted, monochrome and quiet: a slim black hoodie or fitted top, slim joggers, one digital graphic and visible tech like headphones. In Night City the most dangerous person in the room is often the one sitting very still. Netrunners are the hackers of the Cyberpunk universe: they jack into the net through their implants, break systems from the inside and can fry an enemy's brain without moving. Lucy in Edgerunners, D in Edgerunners 2, the Voodoo Boys and V's old friend T-Bug in Cyberpunk 2077 all belong to this world. And their style is the easiest cyberpunk look to wear every day, because a netrunner outfit is built on restraint.
As always: NEOMACHI is an independent brand from Amsterdam, not affiliated with CD Projekt Red, Studio Trigger or Netflix. Everything here is original design, not official merchandise.
The Cyberpunk 2077 netrunner outfit formula
Gunners dress to be seen. Netrunners dress to disappear. Four rules cover almost every netrunner in the franchise:
- Close to the body. In the games and the anime, netrunners wear fitted suits so nothing snags or overheats while they are under. In real life: fitted tops, slim joggers, nothing baggy except maybe one outer layer.
- Monochrome. Black on black, or white on black. One colour at most.
- One digital graphic. Circuits, code, an AI, a neural map. The print is the only thing that says what you do.
- Visible hardware. Headphones, cables, a smartwatch. Real-world stand-ins for the cyberdeck.
Look 1: the everyday netrunner
The simplest version, and the one you can wear to the office. A black cyberpunk hoodie with a digital back print, black slim joggers, clean black trainers and over-ear headphones around your neck. The KISEKI hoodie is made for this: a neural spine of neon-green circuits runs down the back like the wiring under a netrunner's skin. The matching KISEKI joggers finish it as a set.
Look 2: the rogue AI hunter
Every netrunner story ends up at the Blackwall, the barrier that keeps rogue AIs out of the net. For a darker, moodier take, wear the thing on the other side of it. DARKNETRA is an AI who became something other than what she was designed to be, inspired by System Shock's antagonist and the rise of large language models. Pair it with black cargo trousers like the NM pants (98% cotton with 2% stretch, so you can actually sit cross-legged in them) and boots.
Look 3: the white-on-black runner
Lucy proved that a netrunner does not have to wear only black. The inverse works just as well: a light outer layer over a dark, fitted base. Try a white or grey jacket over a black fitted tee and black leggings or slim trousers. For the tee, the KASA woman's tee is a near-perfect fit for the theme: a bionic geisha who sees the code, the lines visible only to her. The full breakdown of Lucy's look is in our Lucy Edgerunners outfit guide.
Look 4: the zip-up console jockey
For long sessions at a desk, the zip hoodie is the netrunner's best friend: open when the room is hot, zipped when it is not. The SYSTEM 7 zip hoodie is inspired by classified control interfaces and industrial schematics, with a compact unit ID on the chest and a technical dossier on the back. It looks like something issued to the person who runs the security system. Wear it half-zipped over a fitted black cyberpunk t-shirt with the SYSTEM 7 joggers. Setting up the desk too? Our KISEKI and SYSTEM 7 designs match a dark, single-accent setup well.
What to skip
- Oversized everything. That is the gunner look. If one piece is big, make it the outer layer only.
- More than one colour. Pick neon green, cyan or red, and only one.
- Literal cables. A coiled headphone cable is the right amount. A cable taped to your neck is a costume.
- Logos from the game. They are someone else's artwork. Code, circuits and kanji say more anyway.
Netrunners across the franchise
Each story gives the archetype a different flavour, and you can borrow from all of them. The Voodoo Boys in Cyberpunk 2077 are the quiet, technical school we break down in our guide to Cyberpunk 2077 gangs. Lucy in season one of Edgerunners is the elegant one. D in Edgerunners 2 is a nomad netrunner with a blue jacket and road layers, covered in Edgerunners 2 outfits. And the archetype itself goes back to 1980s cyberpunk fiction and anime like Ghost in the Shell, which we trace in the anime that built the cyberpunk aesthetic.
Fit notes before you buy
- Hoodies: B&C Inspire Hooded, 80% organic cotton and 20% recycled polyester. True to size and slim, which is exactly the netrunner fit. Take your normal size.
- Tees: Stanley/Stella Creator 2.0, a medium unisex fit. The woman's tee is a more fitted cut.
- Returns: 30 days if the size is wrong, sale items included.
Frequently asked questions
What is a netrunner?
In the Cyberpunk universe, a netrunner is a hacker who connects to the net through cybernetic implants to break into systems, control devices and fight other hackers.
What does a netrunner wear?
Fitted, mostly monochrome clothing that stays out of the way, with visible tech. In the games and anime they wear close-fitting netrunning suits; in real life, a slim hoodie, fitted tee, slim joggers and headphones do the job.
Why do netrunners wear suits?
Because netrunning is hard on the body. In Cyberpunk 2077, a deep dive can overheat a runner's body and brain, which is why V goes under in a bathtub full of ice. The tight netrunning suits follow the same practical logic: close to the skin, nothing to snag, made to be worn for hours while plugged in. In real life, a slim hoodie or fitted tee gives you that silhouette without the cooling system.
Who are the famous netrunners in Cyberpunk?
Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, D from Edgerunners 2, T-Bug and the Voodoo Boys from Cyberpunk 2077, and Song So Mi from the Phantom Liberty expansion.
Is this official Cyberpunk merchandise?
No. NEOMACHI is not affiliated with CD Projekt Red, Studio Trigger or Netflix. Our designs are original artwork.
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