As I stroll through the rain-slicked streets of Night City, the neon glow reflecting off chrome and concrete, I'm swept back to that first electrifying moment five years ago. It was a wild ride, full of glitches and grit, but now, in 2025, the city pulses with a polished vibrancy that feels like coming home. CD Projekt Red is throwing a shindig to mark this milestone, and I'm buzzing with excitement—it's the bee's knees for any edgerunner like me. The air hums with possibility, and I can't help but feel that this anniversary is more than a celebration; it's a love letter to the legends we've forged in this digital dystopia. 
Ah, the City of Legends Photo Mode Contest—what a blast! It's all about capturing the soul of Night City, those fleeting moments that make you go 'wow.' Is it a person whose name echoes through the stories, like Johnny Silverhand strutting through the shadows? Or a place where landmarks whisper myths? Heck, it could just be the vibe, that electric buzz that leaves you breathless. Piece of cake to join in, I tell ya. Just snap a screenshot and post it in the official forum thread or Discord's #city-of-legends-contest channel. The deadline's January 11, 2026, so you've got time to make it shine. Winners get announced on February 6, and trust me, this contest is cooler than a cucumber in a freezer—it's rallying the whole fanbase like never before.
Now, let's talk prizes, 'cause they're the real deal. The grand prize is the holy grail: an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Can you believe it? That beast is worth a whopping $2,840 and comes with a Cyberpunk 2077 figurine and a Displate poster. For us gamers, it's like hitting the jackpot—perfect for melting your PC with maxed-out graphics in this visual feast. Then there are nine runners-up who'll snag the figurine and poster combo. Here's a quick rundown to keep it snappy:
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Grand Prize Winner: RTX 5090 + Figurine + Poster 🏆
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Runners-up (9): Figurine + Poster 🥈
This setup is spot-on for Cyberpunk 2077, a game that's always been on the cutting edge. Since its rocky start, it's evolved into a masterpiece, and in 2025, it's still hotter than a summer day in the Badlands. Thanks to PlayStation Plus, the Phantom Liberty DLC sales have gone through the roof—proof that this RPG is aging like fine wine. I remember Johnny's rebellious spirit; it's etched in my mind like a tattoo. 
And V, oh V—standing tall beside that ride, with the city sprawling ahead. It's moments like these that define Night City's legendary status. 
As I reflect, the contest entries are pouring in like a monsoon, each one a testament to the city's enduring magic. The rules are straightforward—no funny business—and CD Projekt Red has laid it all out clean. For a game that demands top-tier hardware, that RTX 5090 is the cherry on top. But beyond the prizes, it's about the community, the shared stories that turn pixels into poetry. In this neon jungle, we're all chasing dreams, and this anniversary feels like a high-five to every player who stuck around. So, as 2025 rolls on, I'm stoked to dive back in, camera in hand, ready to capture the next legend. Night City isn't just a game; it's a heartbeat, a digital dream where we write our own epics. Keep on keeping on, choombas—this is our time to shine! 🎮✨