The Night City Rollercoaster: What Choices Mean for V
Cyberpunk 2077 is not just a game, it’s an ever-evolving maze of choices and consequences set in the dystopian playground of Night City. CD Projekt Red has crafted a narrative so rich that you’ll find yourself entangled in the life of the main character, V, along with his complicated friendship with Johnny Silverhand. With the release of its Phantom Liberty DLC, Cyberpunk 2077 has seen a surge in players looking to explore every cranny of Night City’s dark corners.
“As long as players are diligent about completing quests and uncovering everything the game has to offer, they’ll find themselves spoiled for options when it comes to one of the many unique ending paths players can pursue with their friends,” states a recent update accompanying a companion video that delves into the game’s endings.
What Awaits After Hanako?
Here’s the thing: When you walk into that meeting with Hanako at Embers, you’re not just making choices for V, you’re determining the fate of everyone he’s ever crossed paths with. This, of course, leads to various ending scenarios, each with its own set of pros and cons.
Let’s Talk Endings: Choices that Reshape Lives
The Solitary Route: Path Of Least Resistance
“This choice is always available no matter if the character has or hasn’t done side content. It’s also the only one with no epilogue,” reveals an insider. V opts for a path devoid of further bloodshed, concluding his journey with a bullet, marking a grim farewell with Johnny. The credits roll, revealing the shocked reactions of V’s friends.
The Devil’s Bargain
If V decides to assist Takemura in avenging Saburo Arasaka’s death, it thrusts them into a dark path. “After a series of repetitive tests where V has to walk on a treadmill, indulge in Q&A, and play with a Rubix cube, V eventually gets the chance to talk to their friends and allies,” the information guide explains. Ultimately, V must make a life-altering decision between merging their consciousness into Mikoshi or facing a six-month lifespan on Earth.
The Star: Riding Off into the Horizon
For those who go the extra mile by completing side quests with Panam and the Aldecaldos, a potentially happier ending waits. “Especially when taking the romance route with Panam, this is widely considered the best ending,” notes a source. V can choose to leave the Night City madness behind, venturing into new possibilities with Panam.
The In-Between: Temperance
Here, V vanishes, leaving Johnny to control his body and his future. “After waking up in an unknown apartment, Johnny packs his things and plans to leave Night City,” the story unfolds. This ending brings forth a wave of mixed reactions from V’s acquaintances, encapsulating the essence of unpredictability in the Cyberpunk 2077 experience.
A Night City Legend: The Sun
In this ending, V returns to claim his title as a Night City legend. It’s a heroic return, but not without its share of challenges and deals to make for a future that’s hanging by a thread.
The Secret Passage: Don’t Fear The Reaper
If V and Johnny share a high level of affinity, players unlock a secret ending. “Rather than drag all of the players’ allies into danger, V and Johnny decide to handle Arasaka themselves,” according to a game walkthrough. This is a risky path and the epitome of a do-or-die scenario.
The Takeaway
Choices in Cyberpunk 2077 are not just dialogues on a screen; they’re your pathway into divergent realities. Each ending not only offers a different viewpoint but also provides a newfound understanding of the intricate tapestry that forms the game’s narrative landscape.
So, what will your story be?
Available Platforms: Cyberpunk 2077 is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
