Night City offers various opportunities for V to form connections, ranging from deep romantic relationships to more casual sexual encounters. This guide details all available romance options and how to pursue them.
Full Romance Options
Four main characters in Cyberpunk 2077 can be fully romanced, each with specific requirements for V’s body type and voice tone. Successfully romancing these characters may also play a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending.
Judy Alvarez
Judy is a braindance technician and a key character in Night City.
- Requirements: Feminine voice and body type.
- When You Meet Her: Introduced during the Main Job “The Information.”
- Romance Start: The romance storyline with Judy begins during the Side Job “Pisces.”
Panam Palmer
Panam is an ex-nomad with strong ties to the Aldecaldos.
- Requirements: Masculine body type.
- When You Meet Her: Introduced in Act 2’s Main Job “Ghost Town.”
- Romance Start: The romance with Panam can be initiated during the Side Job “Riders on the Storm.”
- Key Dialogue Choices (Examples from “Riders on the Storm”):
- Side with her during her argument with Saul.
- Touch her thigh when prompted, even if she initially rejects the advance.
- Key Dialogue Choices (Examples from “With A Little Help From My Friends”):
- Tell her “I missed you” when talking by the window.
- Encourage her to “follow her impulses” after she discusses being impulsive.
- Scooch closer to her by the fire.
- Key Dialogue Choices (Examples from “Queen Of The Highway”):
- Say the Basilisk is “cozy.”
- Allow Panam to touch V’s thigh.
River Ward
River is an NCPD detective V encounters during an investigation.
- Requirements: Feminine body type.
- When You Meet Him: Introduced in Act 2’s Side Job “I Fought The Law.”
- Romance Start: The romance with River becomes available during the Side Job “Following the River.”
Kerry Eurodyne
Kerry is a rock legend and former bandmate of Johnny Silverhand.
- Requirements: Masculine voice and body type.
- When You Meet Him: Introduced in an Act 2 Side Job called “Holdin’ On.”
- Romance Start: The romance with Kerry can be pursued during the Side Job “Boat Drinks.”
Sexual Encounters and One-Night Stands
Beyond the main romance options, Night City also offers purely sexual encounters that do not develop into full romantic relationships.
Meredith Stout
Meredith Stout, a Militech corpo, offers a one-time encounter.
- Requirements: Side with Meredith Stout during the mission “The Pickup.”
- Meet with her before confronting the Maelstrom gang.
- Do not reveal Militech’s plans to the Maelstrom.
- After the “The Pickup” mission, leave the warehouse and speak with Meredith.
- Initiating the Encounter: After Act 2 begins and some in-game time passes, Meredith will text V, implying a future meeting. Respond flirtatiously to her text.
- Side Mission: This leads to the side mission “Venus in Furs.”
- Location: Head to the No-Tell Motel, enter through the back gate, and locate the unlocked room on the first floor.
- Outcome: This results in a one-night stand. Repeated encounters are not possible, and Meredith cannot be contacted afterward. An iconic blunt weapon can be found on the bed after the encounter.
Joytoys
V can pay sex workers, known as Joytoys, for their services.
- Location: Joytoys can be found in Jig-Jig Street in Westbrook, marked on the map with a lips symbol.
- Cost: The service costs $100.
- Outcome: Paying a Joytoy initiates a sex scene. These are purely transactional and do not lead to any relationship development.
Cyberpunk 2.0 Romance Changes
The Cyberpunk 2.0 update introduced some enhancements to existing romantic relationships.
- Additional Text Messages: All romance partners now send additional text messages throughout the playthrough, allowing V to share updates about their adventures in Dogtown.
- No New Romance Options: The update did not add any new characters to romance.
- Phantom Liberty Impact: Existing romantic relationships will have a minor influence on the Phantom Liberty ending.
FAQ
Can you romance multiple characters in Cyberpunk 2077? The sources do not explicitly state whether V can romance multiple characters simultaneously.
Do romance choices affect the ending of Cyberpunk 2077? Romance relationships play a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending.
Can V use erotic Braindances? No, V cannot use erotic Braindances. While they can be purchased from sex shops or found, their descriptions indicate they are incompatible with V and appear as junk in the inventory.
Are there any romance options introduced in the Phantom Liberty expansion? The Cyberpunk 2.0 update, which includes changes relevant to Phantom Liberty, did not add any new romance options.