Cyberpunk 2077 Endings Guide

Discover how to unlock all five standard endings, the secret ending, and the Phantom Liberty expansion endings in Cyberpunk 2077, detailing choices and requirements.

By Cyberpunk 2077 Wiki Editors · Updated July 4, 2026 · generic
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Overview of Endings

Cyberpunk 2077 features multiple distinct endings that diverge from a single critical point in the main story. Your choices throughout the game, particularly in certain side jobs, determine which of these conclusions are available to you. There are a total of five standard endings, plus a secret ending, and additional endings introduced with the Phantom Liberty expansion.

All main game endings begin at the “Point of No Return” mission, Nocturne Op55N1. This mission involves meeting Hanako Arasaka at Embers. The game will warn you before starting this mission that there’s no turning back from it, so it’s advisable to create a save file beforehand. Completing the game also generates a special save file at this point, allowing you to reload and explore other ending paths, and provides some bonus inventory items.

Your chosen Life Path (Corpo, Streetkid, or Nomad) does not influence the overall ending you receive, though it may alter your experiences during the playthrough. Depending on your ending, you may receive specific rewards such as Johnny’s Tank Top, Johnny’s Aviators, the Aldecaldos Rally Bolero Jacket, or Liberty PRIDE items.

Before making your final choice on who to team up with, you’ll have an opportunity to call your romantic partner, if you have one. This decision has minor consequences for the epilogue. Calling your love interest allows you to say goodbye and may result in their appearance during the epilogue, depending on the specific ending. Choosing not to call them, or if you don’t have a romantic partner, means you’ll be on your own in the epilogue.

Standard Endings and How to Unlock Them

Upon reaching the rooftop of Misty’s Esoterica after Nocturne Op55N1, you can choose from five primary routes, provided you’ve completed the necessary side jobs.

  • Ending 1: Hanako’s Path (Trust Arasaka)

    • How to Unlock: This ending is always available without needing to complete any specific side content. Simply follow the main path of Nocturne Op55N1 to meet Hanako at Embers, then choose to trust her during your conversation.
    • Epilogue: Where Is My Mind.
    • Optional: Saving Takemura in “Search and Destroy” is optional for this path.

  • Ending 2: Ask for Rogue’s Help

    • How to Unlock: To unlock this option, you must complete the side job Chippin’ In.
    • Epilogue: Path of Glory.

  • Ending 3: Ask Panam for Help

    • How to Unlock: To unlock this option, you must complete the side jobs Riders on the Storm, With a Little Help from My Friends, and Queen of the Highway.
    • Epilogue: The Star or New Dawn Fades.

  • Ending 4: Path of Least Resistance (Bad Ending)

    • How to Unlock: On the rooftop after Nocturne Op55N1, when prompted to make a choice, select the dialogue option “Could also put all this to rest.” This leads to V taking their own life instead of continuing the fight.
    • Epilogue: Path of Least Resistance.

The Secret Ending: Don’t Fear the Reaper

  • How to Unlock: This difficult secret ending requires specific conditions related to your relationship with Johnny Silverhand. You need to have a good relationship with Johnny, specifically reaching at least 70% affinity with him. During the main job Chippin’ In, you must select specific dialogue options with Johnny at his grave:
    • “A real fuckin’ mess.”
    • “Nah, you fucked that up too.”
    • “What do you want from me?”
    • “OK. But as second chances go, this is your last.”
    • “You were a real dick in the beginning.”
    • “When you said you burnt it all to the ground…”
    • “Signed: the guy who saved my life.”
    • “Nah, just don’t want any more surprises.”
    • After completing the Chippin’ In and Blistering Love side jobs, at the “Point of No Return” on the rooftop, wait approximately 5-10 minutes without selecting any dialogue option. Johnny will eventually suggest a dangerous alternative: raiding Arasaka Tower alone.
    • Note: This path is extremely challenging and results in an immediate game over if you fail.
    • Epilogue: All Along The Watchtower or Path of Glory.

Phantom Liberty Expansion Endings

The Phantom Liberty expansion introduces its own set of endings, which are influenced by decisions made regarding Songbird, Solomon Reed, and President Rosalind Myers. These endings are separate from the main game’s conclusions. You cannot achieve all four Phantom Liberty endings in a single playthrough, but manual saves can allow you to experience them.

Key turning points for these endings occur during specific missions:

  • Firestarter: The first major decision point. You must choose between helping Songbird or helping Reed capture Songbird.

    • Helping Songbird: Unlocks “The Killing Moon” main mission, leading to the King of Wands and King of Swords endings.
    • Helping Reed: Unlocks “Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos” main mission, leading to the King of Cups and King of Pentacles endings.

  • The Killing Moon (if you helped Songbird): A second decision point where you choose to either not give Songbird to Solomon Reed or strike a deal with Reed and hand her over.

  • Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos (if you helped Reed): A second decision point where you decide whether to fulfill Songbird’s wish to be killed or deny it.

Here are the specific Phantom Liberty endings:

  • King of Cups

    • Conditions: During “Firestarter,” choose to help capture Songbird. This leads to “Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos.” During the “Somewhat Damaged” mission, when you reach Songbird, select “Kill So Mi | Ok, I’ll Do it.” Solomon Reed arrives, and you both take Songbird’s body to a meeting point. President Myers expresses disappointment and does not fulfill her end of the deal, leaving V with the Relic. You receive 5000 Eurodollars.

  • King of Wands

    • Conditions: During “Firestarter,” choose to help Songbird. This leads to “The Killing Moon.” When you need to wake Songbird, select “Pick up Songbird | Time to go, So Mi.” As you take Songbird to the shuttle, Solomon Reed will confront you. During the conversation, select “Lay Songbird down | Easy now,” then “Can’t let you take her,” and finally “Draw Weapon | I’m sorry man” to kill Solomon Reed. Take Songbird to the shuttle to launch her into space.

  • King of Swords

    • Conditions: During “Firestarter,” choose to help Songbird. This leads to “The Killing Moon.” When you need to wake Songbird, select “Call Reed | Reed’ll take good care of you.” During the conversation with Solomon Reed, he will ask for your price for Songbird. Respond with “Wanna live on,” and then “Deal.” Pick her up, and as Solomon emerges, select “Lay Songbird down | Song’s a traitor.” Solomon takes her to a new shuttle.

  • King of Pentacles

    • Conditions: During “Firestarter,” choose to help capture Songbird. This leads to “Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos.” During “Somewhat Damaged,” when you reach Songbird, you must deny her wish to be killed.

  • The Tower (Phantom Liberty Secret Ending)

    • Conditions: The King of Swords ending, where you give Songbird to Reed, may lead to “The Tower” ending. Further details on specific requirements for this path are not yet confirmed.

FAQ

How many endings are there in Cyberpunk 2077? There are five standard endings and one secret ending in the base game. The Phantom Liberty expansion adds four more endings.

Do Life Paths affect the endings? No, your chosen Life Path (Corpo, Streetkid, or Nomad) does not change the overall ending you receive.

Can I get all endings in one playthrough? For the main game, you can experience multiple endings by reloading a save made before the “Point of No Return” mission, Nocturne Op55N1. For Phantom Liberty, you cannot get all four endings in a single playthrough, but manual saves at key decision points (like during “Firestarter”) allow you to see them all.

What is the “Point of No Return”? The “Point of No Return” is the main mission Nocturne Op55N1, where you meet Hanako Arasaka at Embers. The game explicitly warns you before starting this mission.

What rewards do I get for completing the game? Rewards vary by ending but can include items like Johnny’s Tank Top, Johnny’s Aviators, the Aldecaldos Rally Bolero Jacket, and Liberty PRIDE items. Additionally, a special save file is created after beating the game, adding a few bonus items to your inventory.