Cypher Spots

Cypher spotsOne of the patch notes for the game refers to them specifically as Cypher Spots, while some of the characters in game refer to them as just dance spots (Nintendo Switch version of the patch notes with the same text as the Steam version; Archive Link for the Switch notes), also known simply as dance spots, are locations in the game where you can switch to different characters. They are marked as squares of black and white checkerboard patterns. While standing on a spot, you can make your character dance in order to start a cypher. This gets other characters to join in, thus allowing you to switch characters.
Only characters that you have unlocked will appear at cypher spots. Additional characters can be added using mods, in some cases replacing existing characters, but instructions on doing so are outside of the scope of this wiki.
Once you've interacted with a cypher spot, it will be marked on the map on your phone and in the pause menu. The icon used to mark spots is a small checkerboard square.
Note that you cannot start a cypher while the heat meter is active and the police are after you. If you try and dance at a cypher spot during this time, the game prevents a cypher from actually starting. You will need to find a public toilet to cancel the heat meter first, or otherwise travel back to the hideout to switch out.
==Cypher Spot Locations==
===Hideout===
There is only one cypher spot in the hideout. It is located on the ground floor, near the hideout's taxi stop.
File:CypherSpotHideout.png|The one cypher spot in the hideout
===Versum Hill===
There are three cypher spots in Versum Hill.
* In the below-ground path at the bottom of the main area.
* In one of the corners of the main area, specifically opposite of the stairs leading up to the basketball court.
* On a slightly raised section of the ground near the borough's taxi stop.
File:CypherSpotVersumHill1.png|In the below-ground path
File:CypherSpotVersumHill2.png|In a corner of the main area
File:CypherSpotVersumHill3.png|Near the taxi stop
===Millennium Square===
There are three cypher spots in Millennium Square.
* At one of the corners of the actual square, near the stairs in this area.
* In the back alley of this area, near a short set of stairs.
* Along the road outside of the square, specifically near some vending machines and billboards.
File:CypherSpotMillenniumSquare1.png|In the actual square
File:CypherSpotMillenniumSquare2.png|In the back alley
File:CypherSpotMillenniumSquare3.png|Around the outside of the square
===Brink Terminal===
There are six cypher spots in Brink Terminal.
* Close to the above-ground and below-ground plazas in the center of the terminal. There is also a ROBO-post nearby.
* On a corner of the streets between the central tower and plazas. There is also an outhouse nearby.
* On the far side of the terminal, between the taxi stop and the canal.
* On the way up to the central tower, in front of some launchers and near some quarter pipes.
* In the middle of the above-ground plaza.
* On a pier in the seaside area.
File:CypherSpotBrinkTerminal1.png|Near the terminal's two plazas
File:CypherSpotBrinkTerminal2.png|On a corner of the streets
File:CypherSpotBrinkTerminal3.png|On the far side of the terminal
File:CypherSpotBrinkTerminal4.png|On the way to the central tower
File:CypherSpotBrinkTerminal5.png|In the middle of the above-ground plaza
File:CypherSpotBrinkTerminal6.png|On a pier in the seaside area
===Millennium Mall===
There are five cypher spots in Millennium Mall.
* On one of the lower floors of the starting area. This is just one floor above the ground floor with the mall entrance.
* At the top of the mall in the starting area, near the warehouse entrance.
* In the main area of the mall, near the shops on the ground floor here. From the main entryway into this part of the mall, this cypher spot is off to the left.
* In the main area of the mall, on the top floor. From the main entryway into this part of the mall, this cypher spot is off to the right.
* In the amphitheater area, across from the stairs.
File:CypherSpotMillenniumMall1.png|In the lower part of the starting area
File:CypherSpotMillenniumMall2.png|In the upper part of the starting area
File:CypherSpotMillenniumMall3.png|Off to the side of the main area's ground floor
File:CypherSpotMillenniumMall4.png|On the top floor of the main area
File:CypherSpotMillenniumMall5.png|In the amphitheater area
===Pyramid Island===
There are four cypher spots in Pyramid Island.
* In the starting area. Facing away from the ferry, this cypher spot is in the left side of the area.
* Near the entrance to the shipping container maze, underneath most of the island.
* On the second floor of the island, right near the series of quarter pipes
* On the floor with the sliding paths around the central cylinder. This is the same floor with the island's taxi stop.
File:CypherSpotPyramidIsland1.png|In the starting area
File:CypherSpotPyramidIsland2.png|Near the entrance to the maze
File:CypherSpotPyramidIsland3.png|Near the second floor quarter pipes
File:CypherSpotPyramidIsland4.png|Near the central cylinder
===Mataan===
There are three cypher spots in Mataan.
* Near Mataan's starting area, just before the line of three bull heads leading into the main corridor of this borough.
* On a ledge below the street of Mataan's long corridor. This is also close to Mataan's taxi stop.
* In the part of Mataan with the elephant heads, on one of the main platforms in the area. This one in particular can be stopped at on the way to the final boss.
File:CypherSpotMataan0.jpg|Between the starting area and the main corridor
File:CypherSpotMataan1.png|Just below street level in the main corridor of the borough
File:CypherSpotMataan2.png|Near the elephant heads
==Trivia==
* Cypher spots are only usable after the point in Chapter 2 where you need to switch to a different character in order to speak with Eclipse. Before that point, if you dance at a cypher spot, it will not start a cypher for other characters to appear. As a result, this also means cypher spots won't get marked on the map until they are properly introduced during the story.
* In the initial release of the game, the hideout did not have its own cypher spot. This was added in a later update.
* "Cypher" is a real dance term in hip-hop and other related subcultures.
* In the game, if you dance at a cypher spot and then leave, a few of the characters will stay behind to continue the cypher. Usually this will leave at least two characters behind, with a maximum of five if you have more characters unlocked. If you speak to one of the remaining characters, you have the option to immediately switch out with them, instead of needing to dance again to rejoin the cypher.
** However, sometimes it will glitch and leave fewer than five character, even if you have enough characters unlocked for it. This includes just one character being left to dance by themselves.
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