Overview of Phantom Liberty Endings
The Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty expansion features four distinct endings that determine the fate of Songbird and Reed, and can even unlock a new ending for the base game. These outcomes are primarily shaped by crucial dialogue choices made during two key Main Jobs: “Firestarter” and either “Killing Moon” or “Somewhat Damaged,” depending on your initial decision in “Firestarter.” Each ending carries significant consequences for V, Songbird, Reed, and Alex, and may also provide unique iconic items.
The four endings are categorized as King of Wands, King of Swords, King of Cups, and King of Pentacles. The path to each ending begins with a pivotal choice in “Firestarter,” which then leads to a final critical decision in a subsequent mission. Understanding these decision points is essential for guiding V’s story to your desired conclusion.
The Firestarter Decision
The first and most critical decision point in Phantom Liberty’s main storyline occurs during the “Firestarter” Main Job. In this mission, V and Alex infiltrate Hansen’s meeting with the netrunner twins. The choice you make here irrevocably splits the narrative path, determining which subsequent missions you will undertake and which endings become available.
| Choice in Firestarter | Subsequent Main Job | Available Endings |
|---|---|---|
| Help Songbird escape | The Killing Moon | King of Wands, King of Swords |
| Help Reed capture Songbird | Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos (leads to Somewhat Damaged) | King of Pentacles, King of Cups |
Choosing to help Songbird escape during “Firestarter” will lead you to “The Killing Moon” main job, where you will face another critical decision that determines whether you achieve the King of Wands or King of Swords ending. Conversely, siding with Reed to capture Songbird will lead to the “Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos” main job, which progresses to “Somewhat Damaged,” where the King of Pentacles and King of Cups endings are decided. This initial choice is the point of no return for these divergent narrative paths.
King of Wands Ending
The King of Wands ending is achieved by helping Songbird escape during “Firestarter” and then choosing to kill Reed during “The Killing Moon.” This ending is often considered to align with V and Johnny’s philosophies, as it grants Songbird a second chance at freedom on Luna, away from the manipulation of Myers and the NUSA. It also frees Reed from his principles, while Alex finds her retirement in Monte Carlo.
During “The Killing Moon,” after arriving at the Tycho terminal station, Songbird will reveal that the neural matrix can only be used once and that she lied about curing both of you. You will then confront Reed. To achieve the King of Wands ending, you must pick up Songbird and then kill Reed during the confrontation. When given the dialogue options, selecting “Reed, dammit!” or “Draw weapon | Sorry, man.” will initiate a slow-motion sequence where you must eliminate Reed. If you draw your weapon while talking to him, you must kill him during this sequence; otherwise, he will kill V, requiring a reload from your last save. After putting Songbird inside the spaceship, be sure to pick up Reed’s iconic tech pistol, Pariah, from next to his body.
After the launch, V and Johnny will watch the credits roll, and V will spawn by the marina overlooking the spaceport. Songbird lives on the Moon, leaving V and Johnny without a cure. Proof of her successful operation appears later during the Main Job, “From Her to Eternity,” where you find a hermetic container with a metal pin from the lunar city of Tycho. Songbird also leaves V her iconic cyberdeck, the Quantum Tuner. V will also share a final drink with Alex at The Moth during “Unfinished Sympathy.” Following this mission, a postcard from Alex will appear in V’s apartment, confirming her escape from the FIA and her arrival in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
King of Swords Ending
The King of Swords ending is achieved by helping Songbird escape during “Firestarter” and then choosing to hand her over to Reed during “The Killing Moon.” This choice allows Reed to take Songbird into an FIA AV, promising V that they will hear from him regarding the operation. This ending is significant because it unlocks a secret ending for the vanilla Cyberpunk 2077 base game, where Reed assists V in finding a cure for the Relic degradation.
To get this ending, during “The Killing Moon,” after Songbird’s confession about the neural matrix, you have several options to hand her over to Reed. If you pick up Songbird, you can choose to hand her over immediately. Alternatively, if you call Reed, he will take her, unlocking the main job “Through Pain to Heaven.” During the final confrontation with Reed, selecting “Holster weapon | All yours, but you’ll help me live on.” or “Holster weapon | Take her. Don’t want nothin’ in return.” will result in Reed taking Songbird. The former option will lead to the next main job, while the latter will not.
Following this path, completing the main jobs “Through Pain to Heaven” and “Who Wants to Live Forever” will unlock “Things Done Changed,” which is the new Tower Ending for the base game. This ending provides a potential resolution for V’s condition, making it a highly sought-after outcome for players looking to extend V’s life beyond the Relic’s influence.
King of Cups and Pentacles Endings
These two endings arise from the decision to help Reed capture Songbird during the “Firestarter” main job. This choice leads to the “Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos” main job, which then progresses to “Somewhat Damaged.” The ultimate fate of Songbird, and thus which ending you receive, is decided during “Somewhat Damaged.”
The King of Cups ending occurs if you choose to end Songbird’s misery in “Somewhat Damaged.” When you find Songbird inside the Cynosure core, she will explain that the damage sustained from Blackwall exposure has severely affected her. The specific details of how to end her misery are critical for this outcome.
The King of Pentacles ending is achieved if you refuse to kill Songbird in “Somewhat Damaged.” In this scenario, despite her pleas or condition, V chooses not to take her life. This decision has different consequences for Songbird’s ultimate fate and V’s journey.
The exact dialogue choices and actions in “Somewhat Damaged” are crucial for determining whether you get the King of Cups or King of Pentacles. Both endings stem from the initial decision to side with Reed in “Firestarter,” leading V down a path focused on the FIA’s objectives rather than Songbird’s freedom.
FAQ
How many endings does Phantom Liberty have? Phantom Liberty has four significant endings, all determined by key choices in the “Firestarter” main job and subsequent missions like “Killing Moon” or “Somewhat Damaged.”
Which main jobs influence the endings? The endings are heavily influenced by your dialogue choices during “Firestarter” and either “Killing Moon” (if you help Songbird) or “Somewhat Damaged” (if you help Reed).
Can I unlock a new base game ending through Phantom Liberty? Yes, the King of Swords ending, achieved by handing Songbird over to Reed, unlocks the secret Tower Ending for the vanilla Cyberpunk 2077 base game, which provides a cure for the Relic degradation.
What iconic items can I get from the endings? The King of Wands ending allows you to obtain Reed’s iconic tech pistol, Pariah, and Songbird’s iconic cyberdeck, the Quantum Tuner. Other endings may offer different rewards.
What is the point of no return for Phantom Liberty’s endings? The first major decision and point of no return occurs during the “Firestarter” main quest, where you choose to either help Songbird escape or help Reed capture her.