Cyberpunk 2077’s Night City is a corporatized dystopia that’s chock-full of vending machines, and where better to start than with Brendan, an AI who was uploaded into one of the city’s Spontaneous Craving Satisfaction Machines (SCSMs)? The game’s database describes Brendan as follows: “In the dehumanized reality of the city, where ruthlessness and strength earn prestige, Brendan remains the best bud anyone could ask for.” [Source]
Next up, we have a NiCola vending machine. Taste the love!
The vending machine below also serves up ice-cold cans of NiCola.
Next up, we have a denizen of Night City trying to decide what to purchase from a Cirrus Cola machine. I can only assume NiCola and Cirrus Cola have a whole Coke/Pepsi Cola War thing going on, only their war probably involves actual bullets.
And here’s a different Cirrus Cola model behind a cage. Vandalism seems to be a real problem in this late-stage techno-capitalist hellhole.
Meanwhile, if you prefer to customize your beverage experience, ChroManitcore promises “16 flavors you’ll love to mix.”
This next vending machine mostly offers snacks, but it also dispenses Spunky Monkey, a popular brand of non-alcoholic cocktails.
Finally, here’s a classic, all-purpose (don’t call it generic!) Night City vending machine, serving up a variety of drinks and snacks.
