In Cyberpunk 2077, there are four main romance options for V: Panam Palmer, Judy Alvarez, River Ward, and Kerry Eurodyne. Unlocking these relationships depends on V’s body and voice type, set during character creation, and specific choices made during their respective questlines. Each romance offers unique story content, intimate scenes, and can influence certain ending paths.
Main Romance Options
Cyberpunk 2077 features four primary romanceable characters, each with distinct personalities and storylines. These relationships offer V a deeper connection within Night City and unfold through dedicated questlines. The choice of who V can romance is determined by their chosen body and voice type at the start of the game, a decision that cannot be altered later. As of the Cyberpunk 2.0 update, romantic partners will also send additional text messages throughout the game, including during the Phantom Liberty storyline, and their relationship may play a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending.
Here’s a quick overview of the main romance options:
| Character | Requirement | When You’ll Meet Them | Romance Start Quest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Alvarez | Feminine voice and body type | Main Job: The Information | Side Job: Pisces |
| Panam Palmer | Masculine body type | Main Job: Ghost Town | Side Job: Riders on the Storm |
| River Ward | Feminine body type | Side Job: I Fought The Law | Side Job: Following the River |
| Kerry Eurodyne | Masculine voice and body type | Side Job: Holdin’ On | Side Job: Boat Drinks |
It is important to note that you cannot romance all four characters in a single playthrough due to the body and voice type restrictions. To experience all romances, multiple playthroughs with different character creation choices are necessary.
Romance Requirements and Unlocks
Successfully romancing a character in Cyberpunk 2077 hinges on meeting specific body and voice type requirements and making the correct dialogue and quest choices. These decisions are crucial and can lock V out of a romance if missed.
Panam Palmer
Panam Palmer is a Nomad and a member of the Aldecaldos clan. Her romance is available to V with a masculine body type and masculine voice type.
- When you meet her: Main Job, Act 2: “Ghost Town”.
- Key Romance Quests & Choices:
- “Ghost Town”: Help Panam and do NOT accept payment from Dakota. Accepting payment will block her romance.
- “Life During Wartime”: Side with Panam against the Raffen Shiv.
- “Riders on the Storm”: Support Panam’s plan and protect Saul. This is where the romance can begin.
- “Queen of the Highway”: During the campfire scene, choose to kiss Panam.
- Outcome: A confirmed romance, an intimate scene, and leads to The Star (Aldecaldos) ending path.
Judy Alvarez
Judy Alvarez is a braindance technician and a member of the Mox. Her romance is available to V with a feminine body type and feminine voice type.
- When you meet her: Main Job: “The Information”.
- Key Romance Quests & Choices:
- “Both Sides Now”: Side with Judy and do NOT sell information to Maiko. Selling information will block her romance.
- “Pisces”: Help Judy investigate Evelyn’s death. This is where the romance can begin.
- “Ex-Factor”: Support Judy against the Mox.
- “Pyramid Song”: Dive with Judy and agree to stay in Night City when prompted.
- Outcome: A confirmed romance, an intimate scene, and affects ending dialogue.
River Ward
River Ward is an NCPD detective. His romance is available to V with a feminine body type (voice type does not matter).
- When you meet him: Side Job, Act 2: “I Fought The Law”.
- Key Romance Quests & Choices:
- “The Hunt”: Flirt with River and agree to help him.
- “I Fought The Law”: Side with River and help him investigate.
- “Following the River”: Kiss River on the boat. This is where the romance can begin.
- Outcome: A confirmed romance, an intimate scene, and unique ending dialogue with a post-credits phone call.
Kerry Eurodyne
Kerry Eurodyne is a rockstar and former bandmate of Johnny Silverhand. His romance is available to V with a masculine body type and masculine voice type.
- When you meet him: Side Job, Act 2: “Holdin’ On”.
- Key Romance Quests & Choices:
- “Chippin’ In”: Choose sympathetic dialogue options about Kerry when Johnny asks. This unlocks his questline.
- “Holdin’ On”: Help Kerry and support him emotionally.
- “Boat Drinks”: Kiss Kerry on the boat. This is where the romance can begin.
- Outcome: A confirmed romance, an intimate scene, and unique ending dialogue.
Sexual Encounters and Meredith Stout
Beyond the four main romance options, Night City offers V opportunities for purely sexual encounters that do not develop into full romantic relationships. These include interactions with Joytoys and a specific one-night stand with Meredith Stout.
Joytoys
Joytoys are sex workers available for V’s services. They cost $100 per encounter and provide a sex scene. Two Joytoys can be found early in the game on Jig-Jig Street in Westbrook, marked on the map with a lips symbol. These encounters are purely transactional and do not impact V’s relationships with other characters.
Meredith Stout
While not a “true” romance character, V can have a one-night stand with Meredith Stout from Militech. This encounter is conditional on specific choices made during the mission “The Pickup”.
- How to unlock:
- During “The Pickup”, choose to meet with Meredith Stout before going to meet the Maelstrom gang.
- Do not tell the Maelstrom gang about Militech’s plans.
- After acquiring the spider drone and defeating the Maelstrom gang, leave the warehouse and talk to Meredith. She will imply future contact.
- After Act 2 begins and several in-game hours pass, Meredith will send V a text message stating, “we don’t know each other.” V can then flirt and respond to this text.
- Meredith will then send coordinates to a room at the No-Tell Motel, initiating the side mission “Venus in Furs”.
- The Encounter: Head to the provided coordinates, enter through the back gate, and proceed to the only unlocked room on the first floor hallway. Meredith will be waiting for a one-night stand.
- Post-Encounter: After the sexual encounter, V can find a powerful iconic blunt weapon, “Sir John Phallustiff,” a dildo, on the bed. In censored game modes, this item is replaced with an electrified stun baton, which is a regular uncommon weapon. Meredith cannot be contacted for repeated encounters.
Romance Impact and Hangouts
Romance choices in Cyberpunk 2077 extend beyond intimate scenes, influencing dialogue, side content, and certain ending cutscenes. The Cyberpunk 2.0 update further integrated these relationships by having partners send additional text messages and potentially impacting the Phantom Liberty ending.
Ending Impacts
- Panam Palmer: Romancing Panam can lead to The Star (Aldecaldos) ending, where she appears in the ending cutscene, and V receives a post-credits call confirming their relationship.
- Judy Alvarez: Judy’s romance affects ending dialogue and provides a unique ending dialogue, though it does not unlock a distinct ending path.
- River Ward: River’s romance leads to unique ending dialogue and a post-credits phone call from him.
- Kerry Eurodyne: Kerry’s romance also results in unique ending dialogue.
Romantic Hangouts
After establishing a romance with Panam, Judy, River, or Kerry, V can invite their partner to romantic hangouts. These interactions offer additional moments with the chosen partner, further developing the relationship outside of the main questlines. The specific details of these hangouts vary by character and provide a more personal touch to V’s journey through Night City.
FAQ
Can I romance all characters in one playthrough? No, you cannot romance all characters in a single playthrough. Romance options are locked to specific body and voice types chosen during character creation, which cannot be changed later.
Do romance choices affect the ending of the game? Yes, romance choices can influence ending cutscenes, provide unique dialogue, and lead to specific post-credits phone calls from your romantic partner. For example, romancing Panam can lead to The Star (Aldecaldos) ending.
What happens if I don’t meet the body/voice type requirements? If V does not meet the body and voice type requirements for a specific character, that character will not be available as a romance option, and their romance-specific questlines or dialogue choices will not appear.
Are there any new romance options added with the Cyberpunk 2.0 update or Phantom Liberty? No, the Cyberpunk 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion do not add new romanceable characters. However, existing romance partners will send additional text messages and their relationship may play a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending.
Can I hook up with Meredith Stout without committing to a full romance? Yes, you can have a one-night stand with Meredith Stout by making specific choices during “The Pickup” mission, but this is not a full romance and she cannot be contacted for repeated encounters.