Cyberpunk 2077 Romance Options Guide
Cyberpunk 2077 offers a multitude of potential romantic partners for V, each with their own unique preferences. Romancing these characters not only adds to the immersion of the game but also leads to intriguing interactions. This comprehensive guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to pursue a romantic relationship with each potential partner in the game.
Judy Alvarez Romance Guide
Judy Alvarez is a braindance technician and activist who is struggling with the loss of her former lover, Evelyn Parker. She possesses intelligence, compassion, and fierce independence, making her an ideal choice for those seeking a complex and attractive partner with a captivating storyline.
Romance Rewards
- Custom-made jacket
- Key to her apartment
- Choose to leave Night City with Judy or continue your relationship
Romance Requirements
- Play as a female V with a female body type
- Complete the “The Information” quest
Romance Questlines
Automatic Love
- Meet Judy during this main story quest
- Ensure you have a feminine voice and body type
- Call Judy whenever prompted to maintain the romance option
The Space In Between
- Follows the Automatic Love quest
- Keep Judy involved in your quests and offer support
- Follow Judy’s instructions and avoid upsetting her
Disasterpiece
- Continues Judy’s storyline
- Maintain a positive relationship with Judy during this quest
Double Life
- Another step in Judy’s storyline
- Keep Judy engaged and stay positive
Both Sides Now
- Initiates a more personal questline with Judy
- When asked about dealing with a specific character, follow Judy’s preference
- During the Pisces quest, follow Judy’s instructions and draw your gun when prompted
Pisces
- Ensure you follow Judy’s guidance during this quest
- Refuse Maiko’s plan or payment
- Make sure the gang bosses initiate the conflict
Pyramid Song
- The final quest in Judy’s storyline
- Choose dialogue options with a “Touch” prefix for a romantic scene
- The following day, respond with “The beginning of something amazing” to initiate a longer-term relationship with Judy
Panam Palmer Romance Guide
Panam Palmer is a leader of the Nomads and is known for her bravery, resourcefulness, and unwavering loyalty to her clan, as she fights to protect them from the Arasaka Corporation. She is a solid and attractive choice for those who value independence, courage, and loyalty in a romantic partner.
Romance Rewards
- Customized Nomad Aldecaldo jacket
- Key to her Nomad camp
- Choose to leave Night City with Panam or continue your relationship
Romance Requirements
- Play as a male V with a male body type
- Finish the “Ghost Town” quest
Romance Questlines
Ghost Town
- This is where you first meet Panam
- Advance through this quest to initiate your interaction with her
Life During Wartime
- Meet Panam at her camp in the Badlands
- Tell Panam that you’re willing to help her with her plan to retrieve her stolen car, the Basilisk
- Tell Panam that you’re here for her
- Help Panam defeat the Raffen gang that stole the Basilisk
- Return the Basilisk to Panam
Riders on the Storm
- Meet Panam at her camp in the Badlands
- Tell Panam that you’re in this with her all the way
- Tell Panam that you trust her
- Help Panam rescue her friend Saul from the Arasaka Corporation
- Infiltrate the Arasaka Tower and rescue Saul
- Defeat the Arasaka guards and escape the tower with Panam and Saul
Queen of the Highway
- Meet Panam at her camp in the Badlands
- Help Panam test the Basilisk’s new weapons systems
- Defeat the Arasaka Basilisk and its escorts
- Complete the driving and shooting training sequences
- Choose the “Let Panam touch you” option
- Tell Panam that you’re proud of her
Lightning Breaks
- Meet Panam at her camp in the Badlands
- Tell Panam that you’ll be there for her, no matter what
- Help Panam rescue her captured clan members from Arasaka
- Infiltrate the Arasaka oil field and save the clan members
- Defeat the Arasaka guards and escape the oil field with Panam and the clan members
- Choose the “Kiss Panam” option
Belly of the Beast
- Meet Panam at her camp in the Badlands
- Tell Panam that you want to be with her
- Tell Panam that you’re not going anywhere
- Help Panam assault the Arasaka Tower and rescue Saul
- Infiltrate the tower and defeat the Arasaka guards
- Rescue Saul from the Arasaka lab
- Escape the building with Panam and Saul
No Five Missions
- Meet Panam at her camp in the Badlands
- Tell Panam that you’re not going anywhere
- Tell Panam that you’ll fight for her
- Help Panam defend her base from the Arasaka attack
- Defeat the Arasaka Basilisk and its escorts
- Help Panam defeat the Arasaka forces and save her base
Playing for Time
- Meet Panam at her camp in the Badlands
- Tell Panam that you love her
- Tell Panam that you want to stay with her
- Help Panam prepare for the final assault on Arasaka
- Complete the Basilisk training sequence
River Ward Romance Guide
River Ward is a detective in the Night City Police Department who embodies kindness, intelligence, and compassion. However, he also grapples with past trauma. If you’re seeking a supportive, caring, and intelligent romantic partner, River is an excellent choice.
Romance Rewards
- Police scanner
- Key to his office
- Choose to continue your relationship with River
Romance Requirements
- Play as a female character with a female body type
- Reach the second Street Cred tier in either Westbrook (10 or higher), Heywood (13 or higher), or City Center (9 or higher)
- Complete the “Life During Wartime” primary mission
Romance Questlines
Meeting River Ward
- River Ward is not automatically encountered during the main storyline
- First, complete the “Life During Wartime” primary mission
Unlocking “I Fought the Law” Side Mission
- Reach the required Street Cred level in one of the specified districts
- After reaching the required Street Cred and completing “Life During Wartime,” you’ll unlock the “I Fought the Law” side mission
- After completing “I Fought the Law,” wait for 24 in-game hours. River will call you to start his short story arc, which can lead to a romance
The Hunt
- Meet River at the designated “The Hunt” side quest spot after 7 p.m.
- Throughout this quest, be supportive of River whenever possible
- When given the option, flirt with him and express interest in a relationship
Braindance Clues
- During the braindance section of “The Hunt,” locate two ‘critical’ clues
- The first is a solar panel at 00:27 in the room next to the one with the computer
- The second is the farm model number on the wall between two gates at 01:00