Summary
- Certain characters and dialogue options in Cyberpunk 2077 have a significant impact on the story and the fate of certain characters. The player must pay attention to make the best decisions.
- In the Phantom Liberty DLC, players must make important choices that affect the story and the characters. Players should consider if they can trust Songbird and if helping her is the best choice for V.
- Making specific choices in Cyberpunk 2077 can lead to new endings, secret endings, and even romantic relationships. Players should choose wisely to shape V's journey in Night City.
It’s no secret that living the best life in Night City is practically impossible. However, Cyberpunk 2077 is filled with actions and choices that directly impact V’s life and the lives of those around them. There are many ethical and moral decisions that V can make, and it all lies in the hands of the player. Cyberpunk 2077 holds many paths, and the player must choose their own.
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If the player is looking for the best decisions in Cyberpunk 2077, then they need to pay close attention to certain characters and dialogue options. Although life in Night City may not be the greatest dream, it can still harbor some good moments for those who make the right choices.
Updated January 5, 2025, by Jake Fillery: With so many moral decisions to make in Cyberpunk 2077, it can often be hard to figure out if players have made the right choice or not. There are some terrible decisions to be made, but the best decisions V can make in Cyberpunk 2077 will be listed below so that players can ensure that they have the most satisfying time in Night City, even if some moral conundrums prove difficult to swallow.
This Article contains spoilers for Cyberpunk 2077 & Phantom Liberty
18 Help Johnny Fix His Past Mistakes
Johnny Might be Messed Up, But He Has a Heart
After confiding with Johnny in Chippin' In, V's relationship with the relentless rocker boy changes, hopefully for the better. With their newfound trust, V can help Johnny make amends with some old friends, like Kerry Eurodyne and other former band members of Samurai who Johnny left behind in his crusade against Arasaka all those decades ago.
One of the best things V can do is to help Johnny fix the wrongdoings of his past, as it seems like the natural progression of their bond and also provides players with fun missions to experience outside of the main story. Being a pal to Johnny is a great thing for V, especially as their own mortality draws ever closer.
17 Never Trust Arasaka
The Worst Thing Players Can Do is Help Arasaka Rise from the Ashes
Whether it's Hanako, Takemura, or anyone working under the foot of Arasaka, none of them can be trusted. Arasaka has never proved itself as the caring corpo, and Johnny has reinforced the idea that Arasaka is the worst of the worst anytime he gets to open his mouth, so try and heed his warning for the best outcome.
Trusting Arasaka breaks the relationships and moralities of many, so any choice that has Arasaka's favor in mind should be actively avoided. Arasaka will never have V's best interest at heart, and if players out there want to be free, then it's best to actively avoid helping them in any way.
16 Let Peralez Live a Beautiful Lie
Jefferson Peralez Can Never Know the Truth
One of the toughest decisions in the entire game comes from the realization that the Peralez family is having their brain patterns rewritten by unknown forces so that they are easily controlled. While it would make sense to drop this truth bomb on Jefferson, it is against his wife's wishes and also puts them in far more danger than if they would just lose their identities like they've headed down for a long nap.
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It's a decision with no winner, but not telling Jefferson the truth means that he is safe from Mr. Blue Eyes, and if players do tell him the truth, then he will become overly paranoid, unhealthy, and refuse to believe anyone around him to the point where it seems he might take his own life instead of leading Night City as its mayor, even if that mayor is under the thumb of higher powers.
15 Help Joshua Attone For His Sins
Don't Let His Sacrifice Be In Vain
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Joshua Stephenson was a bad man, and his death sentence is for a justified reason. Joshua has hurt and killed a lot of people, but the Sinnerman side quest shows that he's had a change of faith, and he now believes in God and that he is the new Messiah. As a result, Joshua wants to sacrifice himself, but this is being exploited by corporate greed to film it as a braindance so people can experience The Passion in all its glory.
Whilst some may want to save Joshua, they must know that it isn't possible, and the best way to proceed in this quest is to guide Joshua on his path, and to comfort him. If players doubt him or make him question his decision to sacrifice himself, then he will still go through with it, but with immense pain and suffering. Being gentle and affirming to Joshua will help make his sacrifice seem important, and will even move other people as he redeems himself for his past sins.
14 Saving Barry
Stop A Suicide From A Friend In Need
Life in Night City isn't easy, and in Happy Together, V's neighbor Barry is having the hardest time there is. His friend has died, and not even his colleagues at the NCPD can get through to him. If players fail to investigate Barry's condition or give him a proper talk, then he will kill himself, and his friends at the NCPD will be distraught by another good man lost to the corruptible horrors of Night City.
There's a way to save Barry once players head to the Columbarium, and they will be able to find a memorial dedicated to Andrew, which is Barry's dead friend, who just so happens to be a turtle. Venturing here before talking to the cops after a conversation with Barry means that his life will be saved.
13 Rescue President Myers
Saving The NUSA President Opens Up The Phantom Liberty DLC
If players have purchased the Phantom Liberty expansion, then they should receive a phone call from Songbird about a contract to save the NUSA President, Rosalind Myers. If players take on this quest, then they best hurry, as it's a race against time to get to Myers once her shuttle crash lands in the dangerous zone of Dogtown.
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Failing to reach her in time will cause the game to continue, with Songbird kicking V to the dirt and vowing to never help them again. Players can reverse this decision by loading a past save, but it's still a bad idea to let Rosalind Myers die, as it will lock them out of the amazing story from Phantom Liberty.
12 Helping Reed
Reed Will Save V's Life But At The Cost Of Cyberware
As players progress through Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, they will meet the tritagonist, Solomon Reed. Reed is vitally important to the story, and his allegiance to the FIA is above all else. Despite being killed for and by his country 7 years before the events of the game, it won’t stop his loyalty, and his promise to V: Solomon Reed will save their life.
By helping Solomon Reed, he will fulfill his promise to help V. Choosing the right dialogue options and making specific decisions will see Reed see V as more than just an FIA asset, and as a friend, whom he will desperately want to help, and choosing Solomon Reed will also open up a new secret ending for the base game.
11 Have Bennett And Jago Rule Dogtown
Mutual Co-operation Ensures Corpos Stay Out Of Dogtown
Fatal consequences strike in Phantom Liberty, and there comes a point where a new ruler must be declared for Dogtown. In the quest Run This Town, players are tasked by Mr. Hands to provide Dogtown with a new, ruthless dictator, one on par with Kurt Hansen, but with a little more restraint thanks to a loyal accountant.
The quest is a lot of fun, but what’s vitally important is that players use their dialogue skills to make sure that Jago steps down from the race of Dogtown’s newest leader, and that Bennett rules supreme. However, if players are smart, they can make sure that Bennett rules and Jago lives, ensuring mutual cooperation for Dogtown to thrive under new leadership.
10 Killing Dodger
A Key Figure In The Drug Business, In & Out Of Dogtown
Receiving the Gig Waiting for Dodger, players can head through a former NCPD station in Pacifica near the Grand Imperial Mall. The objective is clear, thanks to Stella’s direction, who will tell players that they need to infiltrate the NCPD station and find her husband and his friend, two cops who have gotten themselves in a fairly bad situation involving drugs.
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Once players have rescued Bill and Charles, they will be cornered by Dodger, a central character involved in Kurt Hansen’s Barghest unit. Although players can talk their way out of this, killing Dodger is a great choice, as not only does it give an iconic weapon, but it also takes out one of Kurt Hansen’s important men.
9 Give Paco and Babs To Panam Palmer
Save Two Innocent Barghest Soldiers From Execution
Players can save Paco and Babs in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty during the Balls to the Wall side job, as long as they call in some favors. Paco and Babs are in deep trouble with Barghest, thanks to Paco’s betrayal and desire for Eurodollars. However, Paco’s fate doesn’t need to resort to being a message to the traitors of Dogtown, and they can spare the character from his fate with a noose.
All players need to do is give Panam Palmer and the Aldecaldos a text on their phone, to which she will happily assist. Panam will help Paco and Babs sneak out of Dogtown, and then out of Night City, where they can start fresh and travel the world, free from being a Kurt Hansen soldier.