Cyberpunk 2077 Endings Guide

In the dystopian sprawl of Night City, your choices as V culminate in a series of dramatic finales that define not just your survival, but your legacy. Cyberpunk 2077 offers multiple endings, each unlocked through specific side quest completions, dialogue decisions, and relationships built throughout the campaign. This guide breaks down every path, from the base game to Phantom Liberty expansions, helping you navigate the point-of-no-return mission Nocturne OP55N1 and beyond.

Understanding the Ending System

The game’s endings branch primarily during the rooftop conversation with Johnny Silverhand at Misty’s Esoterica. Your options here depend on completed side jobs: Panam Palmer’s Nomad arc for one path, Rogue Amendiares’ storyline for another, and a strong bond with Johnny (tracked via synergy meter) for a third. Hanako Arasaka’s corporate route is always available post-main quests. Phantom Liberty introduces a new cure-focused ending with additional prerequisites.

Post-ending, you’re returned to just before Nocturne OP55N1, allowing multiple playthroughs without full restarts. Achievements like The Devil, The Star, The Sun, and Temperance tie to specific paths.

Base Game Endings: Core Paths

The Devil – Corporate Surrender

This path sees V align with Arasaka, aiding Takemura in avenging Saburo’s death. No special side quests required; select ‘(Don’t Fear) Fading Away’ during Nocturne OP55N1, then side with Takemura.

• Key Steps: In Search and Destroy, spare Takemura. Proceed to Totalimmortal, infiltrate Arasaka Tower.
• Outcome: V undergoes experimental soulkiller-derived surgery on a space station. Choose mind archiving (live on digitally) or return to Earth (die in months). Symbolic Rubik’s cube reveals ‘The Devil’ tarot.
• Pros/Cons: Least effort, but V remains trapped in corporate control. Often ranked lowest for lacking agency.

The Star – Nomad Liberation

Team up with Panam and the Aldecaldos for a high-octane assault. Requires full Panam side jobs: Riders on the Storm, With a Little Help from My Friends, Queen of the Highway.

• Key Steps: Call Panam from the rooftop. Launch tank raid on Mikoshi.
• Outcome: Johnny deleted; V cured temporarily, joins Nomads for 6 months of life. Epilogue shows V thriving outside Night City. Unlocks The Star achievement.
• Pros/Cons: Uplifting ‘best’ ending per many players, emphasizing freedom.

The Sun – Rogue’s Assault

Partner with Rogue for a stealthy infiltration. Complete Rogue’s gigs: Chippin’ In, Blistering Love, For Whom the Bell Tolls.

• Key Steps: Choose ‘(The World) Together’ then Rogue. Storm Arasaka with Afterlife crew.
• Outcome: Play as Rogue briefly; V assaults Mikoshi. Post-Mikoshi, choose V’s body for Johnny (Temperance variant) or keep it (live months as legend). The Sun achievement.
• Pros/Cons: Action-packed, satisfying for Rogue fans.

Temperance – Johnny’s Legacy

Yield body to Johnny if synergy above 70% (side with him in dialogues, e.g., grave scene).

• Key Steps: In Sun path, post-Mikoshi select ‘(The World) Together’ > ‘Let Johnny live.’ Or directly from rooftop if eligible.
• Outcome: Control Johnny; wrap side quests, depart Night City. V’s engram joins Alt. Temperance achievement.
• Pros/Cons: Bittersweet closure for Johnny’s arc; V sacrifices self.

Secret and Variant Endings

Don’t Fear the Reaper – Solo Legend

Ultra-hard solo rush on Arasaka Tower (legendary difficulty vibes). Available in Sun path without Rogue aid.

• Key Steps: Rogue offers help; decline with ‘Think trusting Rogue with my life’s a bit much.’
• Outcome: Identical to Sun but solo; massive XP reward. Hidden achievement.
• Pros/Cons: For skilled players seeking challenge.

(Don’t Fear) Fading Away – Self-Termination

Ultimate despair option, available after selecting any main path.

• Key Steps: On rooftop, after path choice: ‘Hang on. Need a minute.’ > ‘Could also just put all this to rest.’ Toss pills, use Vik’s pistol.
• Outcome: Gunshot fade; shortest, bleakest end. No achievement.
• Pros/Cons: Roleplay suicide; emotionally heavy.

Phantom Liberty Endings: The Tower and Cure

Expansion adds The Tower, a ‘best’ semi-happy ending curing V via FIA surgery. Requires Phantom Liberty completion.

Unlocking The Tower Path

Two routes: Help Songbird escape (risky) or surrender to Reed (safer).

• Outcome: Relic destroyed, Johnny killed. V leaves Night City post-surgery; epilogue hints recovery. Happiest for V. Unlocks The Tower achievement.
• Pros/Cons: True cure, but locks other endings permanently if declined.

Comparing All Endings

Rankings vary: Star/Tower often top for hope, Devil bottom for subjugation.

Pro Tips for Multiple Endings

• Complete all side jobs before Nocturne to maximize options.
• Track Johnny synergy: Side with him, do Tapeworm.
• Save before rooftop; reload for variants.
• Post-game: New rewards, calls based on ending.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What’s the best Cyberpunk 2077 ending?

Subjective; The Star or Tower for V’s survival and freedom.

Can I get all achievements in one playthrough?

No; requires multiple due to locks, but post-game saves help.

Does Phantom Liberty change base endings?

It adds The Tower; others accessible if not taken.

How to build Johnny relationship?

Choose his options in dialogues, complete Rogue/Panam arcs.

Is there a true ‘good’ ending?

Tower offers cure; Star provides purpose.