Do you kill Adam Smasher in every ending?

No, you don't fight Adam Smasher in every ending of Cyberpunk 2077; you specifically skip the fight in the Phantom Liberty DLC's "The Tower" ending, which is the only main path where V lives long-term, but the base game's other endings (like "The Sun," "Temperance," "The Star," and "The Devil") all involve a confrontation with him, often as Johnny or V, depending on the path.
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Should you kill or spare Adam Smasher?

Deciding whether to kill Adam Smasher in Cyberpunk 2077 is a player choice with no major story impact, but it offers different roleplaying flavors: killing him ends his threat decisively for revenge (like for Rebecca), while sparing him (leaving him defeated) can be seen as more humiliating for him, forcing him to live with his defeat, which some players find more satisfying. Your decision happens after defeating him in specific encounters, usually the final Arasaka Tower mission, and the choice doesn't alter the game's ending. 
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What's the worst ending in Cyberpunk?

The "worst" ending in Cyberpunk 2077 is subjective, but often cited are The Suicide Ending (Path of Least Resistance) for its bleak finality, and The Devil Ending (Arasaka Deal) for V's soul-crushing betrayal and exploitation by the corporation, even if it offers a technical "cure". The Phantom Liberty expansion adds the King of Pentacles ending, considered objectively bleak as V loses friends and connection for a cure, perpetuating Night City's harsh cycle.
 
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Do you have to kill Adam Smasher in Cyberpunk?

Yes, you can kill Adam Smasher in Cyberpunk 2077, most notably in the "Don't Fear the Reaper" secret ending where his defeat is canon, but also potentially in other endings like Panam's if you're strong enough, though some newer endings (like from the Phantom Liberty DLC) might prevent his death. He's a major boss you fight in the main story's finale in most paths, and killing him usually involves intense combat, using quickhacks, targeting vulnerabilities, and high mobility to overcome his immense durability.
 
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Is there an ending where V and Johnny both live?

No, there isn't a true happy ending where V and Johnny live together in the base game; most endings involve one sacrificing for the other, or V dying within months, but the <<!Phantom Liberty>> DLC offers a path where V survives long-term, though separated from Johnny and their old life, while a new secret ending allows V to join Alt in cyberspace, leaving Johnny with the body and a chance at life, but it's bittersweet. The core conflict is the Relic chip, meaning V's body is failing, forcing a choice: V gets a few months, or Johnny gets the body and a potential long life. 
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Which ending keeps V alive?

V lives in several endings, most notably the Phantom Liberty "Don't Fear the Reaper" path where they find a potential cure with the help of the FIA (leading to a longer, but still uncertain, survival) and the Arasaka ending (if you refuse to become an engram and go back to Earth, giving you 6 months). The most definitive "V lives long" ending involves the Phantom Liberty expansion's new path where V gets the Relic removed, but faces a life with damaged cyberware and a ticking clock, with hints of a potential cure in the future.
 
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Do you need 70% for the secret ending?

Remember that the required affinity threshold is 70% or higher, so if you've been too hostile or dismissive toward Johnny, this will lock you out of the secret ending.
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Can you fight Adam Smasher in every ending?

No, you don't fight Adam Smasher in every ending of Cyberpunk 2077; you specifically skip the fight in the Phantom Liberty DLC's "The Tower" ending, which is the only main path where V lives long-term, but the base game's other endings (like "The Sun," "Temperance," "The Star," and "The Devil") all involve a confrontation with him, often as Johnny or V, depending on the path.
 
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Is V Killing Adam Smasher canon?

Mike Pondsmith, the creator of the Cyberpunk universe has said the game is canon (but as others have said, the gameplay isn't necessarily). So Adam Smasher is definitely dead, it's the one thing that happens in every ending.
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What mission do I kill Adam Smasher in?

You primarily fight and kill Adam Smasher in the endgame as part of the main story's final missions, especially during paths involving Hanako or Rogue, often culminating in the secret "Don't Fear the Reaper" ending or other major choices. While some players discover ways to encounter him earlier (like during "The Heist") through glitches or mods, the canonical, intended encounters happen in the final act of the game when confronting Arasaka directly at Embers or the Mikoshi access point.
 
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Has Cyberpunk 2 been confirmed?

Yes, the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, officially named Cyberpunk 2 (codenamed Project Orion), is officially confirmed and in pre-production at CD Projekt Red, with development led by their new Boston studio, but it won't be released before 2028, likely later. It's being built in Unreal Engine 5 with plans for online elements, a new city setting (potentially featuring Chicago), and a more deliberate, less rushed development process than Cyberpunk 2077.
 
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What is the happiest ending for V in Cyberpunk?

Endings range from peaceful to depressive based on V's choices & allies, offering potential salvation. "The Star" provides the best peaceful existence, "The Tower" offers cure at a cost, and "The Sun" leads to hero status in Night City.
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Why was Cyberpunk 2077 a flop?

Cyberpunk 2077 failed at launch primarily due to its catastrophic technical state, especially on consoles, filled with game-breaking bugs, crashes, and abysmal performance, leading to its removal from the PlayStation Store and severe reputational damage for developer CD Projekt Red, despite a compelling world and story buried underneath the broken product. The failure stemmed from management pressure to release, over-ambition, poor quality assurance (QA), and a disconnect between marketing promises and the actual, unfinished product, especially on last-gen hardware. 
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What do you get for killing Adam Smasher?

Killing Adam Smasher in Cyberpunk 2077 yields some legendary loot like a Smart SMG and a shotgun, plus potentially his iconic goggles, but these items are usually lost after the mission due to game progression; however, you can permanently get the crafting spec for his powerful Ba Xing Chong shotgun and other gear from his secret stash in the Ebunike ship (accessed later with his access token) after the fight, regardless of the ending.
 
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What endings do you fight Adam Smasher on Reddit?

You fight smasher in every ending except the new DLC one.
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How much of Adam Smasher is human?

Adam Smasher is almost entirely machine, typically cited as being 96% cybernetic, with only about 4% organic matter remaining, primarily his brain and some spinal/endocrine parts housed in a protected biopod, making him a legendary "full-conversion cyborg" with minimal humanity left in his massive metal frame.
 
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What ending keeps V alive?

V lives in several endings, most notably the Phantom Liberty "Don't Fear the Reaper" path where they find a potential cure with the help of the FIA (leading to a longer, but still uncertain, survival) and the Arasaka ending (if you refuse to become an engram and go back to Earth, giving you 6 months). The most definitive "V lives long" ending involves the Phantom Liberty expansion's new path where V gets the Relic removed, but faces a life with damaged cyberware and a ticking clock, with hints of a potential cure in the future.
 
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Is Morgan Blackhand stronger than V?

It's a classic Cyberpunk debate with no single answer, but lore generally favors Morgan Blackhand as the legendary Solo, while end-game V from the game is arguably stronger in a direct, chromed-out brawl, especially thanks to the Relic and extensive cyberware, even managing to solo Adam Smasher, which Blackhand couldn't do alone, but Blackhand has superior legendary status and experience. 
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What's the hardest mission in Cyberpunk?

  • The Pickup. This was the first quest that we ever got a look at, and it remains the most complex quest in the game. ...
  • Beat on the Brat. Those first missions in this thread are a breeze, but eventually, you may hit a wall. ...
  • The Heist. ...
  • Automatic Love. ...
  • Psycho Killer. ...
  • Disasterpiece. ...
  • I Walk the Line. ...
  • Search & Destroy.
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What's the best ending in Cyberpunk 2077?

There's no single "best" ending; it depends on what you value (V's survival, legendary status, or a poignant farewell), but the fan-favorite for hope is often "The Tower" (Phantom Liberty) for a chance at a cure, while "Don't Fear the Reaper" (Secret) offers legendary status and keeps V's crew alive, and the Nomad ending ("The Star") provides a peaceful exit with loved ones. 
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Can both V and Johnny survive?

In Cyberpunk 2077, V and Johnny Silverhand can't both live in the same body long-term; either V dies, Johnny dies/merges with Alt, or V gets a few months to live before dying, but the Phantom Liberty DLC offers "The Tower" ending where V lives but loses the ability to use cyberware, while Johnny effectively dies, and there's also an ambiguous ending where V goes to space, potentially "living" with Alt digitally, leaving Johnny in the body. The closest to a shared life is the Temperance ending, where Johnny takes V's body, and V's engram goes to Mikoshi, but that's not both living together.
 
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How to get the panam ending?

To get Panam's ending (The Star) in Cyberpunk 2077, you must complete her entire "Queen of the Highway" questline, then, on the rooftop during the "Nocturne Op55N1" mission, choose to call Panam for help, take the omega-blockers, and proceed through the Aldecaldos' plan to infiltrate Arasaka Tower, which leads to a hopeful ending with V leaving Night City. 
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How old is V in Cyberpunk?

V's age in Cyberpunk 2077 has been subject to retcons, but a CD Projekt Red developer stated in September 2025 that V is 27 years old, clarifying previous confusion and confirming both male and female V share the same birthday, clarifying they were never meant to be different ages. While some game changes initially made V younger (around 23), the developer confirmed the official age as 27 during the game's events in 2077. 
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Can you have 100% relationship with Johnny?

Can't get it while you're playing. The only way to get it to 100% is to let Johnny keep your body.
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