Is there a point of no return in Phantom Liberty?

Yes, Phantom Liberty has significant choice points that act as points of no return (PONR), especially the major fork during the "Firestarter" mission, which locks you into one of several distinct story branches and DLC endings, and a final PONR that offers a new conclusion to the entire Cyberpunk 2077 story, leading to a special ending and prompt to return to the base game's final choice point (Nocturne OP55N1) if you want to explore other options. The key is to make manual saves before "Firestarter" and before the DLC's final quest, as these choices drastically alter V's fate and the game's conclusion.
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How many endings are there for Phantom Liberty?

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has four distinct endings for the expansion itself, determined by choices in the "Firestarter" mission, and two of these paths can unlock a brand-new ending for the base game, making for a total of five major outcomes when considering the overall game. These endings, named after Tarot cards, involve siding with Songbird or Reed and deciding whether to give Songbird a cure, leading to different quests and consequences. 
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Can you go to Phantom Liberty before the point of no return?

The plot of Phantom Liberty takes place before the end of the main game. So you actually *should* play PL before passing the point-of-no-return.
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What is the point of no return in Cyberpunk?

In Cyberpunk 2077, the main "point of no return" (PONR) is the mission "Nocturne Op55N1," where you meet Hanako at the Embers restaurant, which locks you out of most side quests until the main story concludes, though the game returns you to this spot afterward to try different endings. The Phantom Liberty DLC also has a crucial decision in the mission "Firestarter" that acts as a PONR for DLC endings, requiring a manual save beforehand to explore all options.
 
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What's the worst ending in Phantom Liberty?

Objectively the worst ending in Phantom Liberty, the King of Pentacles perpetuates the cycle of the dog-eat-dog world of Cyberpunk. So Mi will eventually be cured by the FIA, but her life purpose went from being the government's netrunning lap dog to a literal Blackwall slave.
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Which ending keeps V alive?

In Cyberpunk 2077, V can live in several endings, most notably the Arasaka Ending (The Devil) where V returns to Earth but only has months to live, and a specific Phantom Liberty ending (King of Wands/The Tower) where V survives long-term with a new, but damaged, body and Johnny Silverhand is gone. Other paths like the secret "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" lead to the Sun ending, where V becomes legendary, but still faces a limited lifespan, with the Phantom Liberty path offering the most definitive survival by removing the Relic's threat.
 
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Is it worth it to betray Songbird?

Whether betraying Songbird in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is "worth it" depends on what you value: gameplay rewards, story depth, or roleplaying, with many players finding the Reed/betrayal path offers more action, unique gear (like Hansen's weapons), and deeper lore, while siding with Songbird feels more "moral" but can lead to less exciting missions and frustrating endings. It's a trade-off between potential cures for V (if siding with Reed/NUSA) and a more empathetic, but morally grey, path with Songbird.
 
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Do you need 70% with Johnny for the secret ending?

Johnny and V's Relationship

Supporting him, helping him on missions, and generally siding with his values will increase your relationship. 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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What's the funnest lifepath in Cyberpunk?

The "most fun" Cyberpunk lifepath is subjective, but Corpo offers the most unique dialogue, corporate espionage intrigue, and a satisfying "fall from grace, climb back up" arc, making it great for stealth/netrunner builds and lore deep-dives; Nomad provides a fresh outsider perspective, a strong "found family" theme with the Aldecaldos, and fits Mad Max vibes; while Street Kid offers local knowledge but is sometimes seen as less distinct, though it's a good insider-to-outsider transition, so choose based on your preferred roleplay: smart insider (Corpo), outsider/family (Nomad), or street-smart local (Street Kid).
 
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Is there a point of no return?

The point of no return (PNR or PONR) is the point beyond which one must continue on one's current course of action because turning back is no longer possible, being too dangerous, physically difficult, or prohibitively expensive to be undertaken.
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Can you rizz judy in cyberpunk?

To romance her, you'll need to have a feminine voice and body type. After that, Judy will be pulled back into your story as part of the Automatic Love main quest, which requires you to try and track down Evelyn Parker again. Call her whenever prompted, and you'll keep the option of romance alive.
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Is meeting Hanako the last mission?

Yes, starting the mission "Meet Hanako at Embers" (Nocturne Op55N1) in Cyberpunk 2077 is the point of no return that kicks off the endgame, locking you into the final story path, but it's not technically the very last mission; after one ending plays out, you return to Night City to choose other endings or finish side content. Many players delay it to complete side quests for better endings and rewards.
 
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Can I do Phantom Liberty after the main story?

Yes, you can play Phantom Liberty after the main story, but it's highly recommended to play it before the final main quest because it adds major content, choices, and a new ending that integrates best with the game's timeline, and playing it after the main ending sends you back to a pre-ending save point anyway, so you might as well experience it before locking yourself into one of the original conclusions. There's no true "post-game" free-roam after a main ending; the game effectively ends, but you can reload your save before the final mission to start the DLC. 
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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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Does Songbird cure V?

In Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Songbird (So Mi) offers V a chance at a cure for the Relic, but whether she succeeds depends on your choices, with the path to getting the cure often requiring you to betray her and side with Reed, leading to the "Tower" ending where V gets a potential fix but Songbird is handed over. Siding with Songbird often results in her going to the moon, locking V out of a cure and leading to other endings.
 
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Which ending is better in Phantom Liberty?

There's no single "best" ending for Phantom Liberty; it depends on your values, but the most popular "hopeful" choice is the King of Wands, where you help Songbird reach the moon, leading to a bittersweet but empowering outcome for her, while Alex gets her freedom and Reed faces consequences, leaving V with a unique cyberware and a hopeful but uncertain future, unlike the bleakness of other paths.
 
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Should I deliver the biomonitor to the agent cyberpunk?

In Cyberpunk 2077's "Spy in the Jungle" gig, deciding whether to give the biomonitor to the agents (Ana) or leave it at the drop point (for Steven/Brazil) changes the outcome: giving it to Ana leads to her arrest but protects Steven's job and a major deal, while the drop point leads to Ana being fired/fugitive but preserves the deal. The best choice depends on your preferred narrative: support Ana's pursuit of truth or protect the deal and Steven's career, with different rewards and character fates. 
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What is the most fun build in Cyberpunk?

The "most fun" Cyberpunk build is subjective, but popular choices focus on stylish action: the Netrunner Assassin (quickhacks, stealth, katanas/Monowire), the Gorilla Arms Brawler (overwhelming melee), the Sandevistan-powered Street Samurai (slow-mo katana kills), and the Tech-focused Engineer (smart weapons/grenades) for versatile, high-impact gameplay, often blending Reflexes and Cool for mobility and damage. 
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Do lifepaths affect endings?

V's Lifepath doesn't effect your stats, ability, or even your character, really. Your Lifepath will determine the introductory mission to the game — each path has a different mission: “The Nomad,” “The Streetkid,” and “The Corpo,” respectively. They all result in the same ending —befriending Jackie.
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What happens if you kiss river as male v?

If you try to kiss River Ward as a male V in Cyberpunk 2077, he'll react with surprise and gently reject the advance, framing it as needing to keep things strictly friendly ("to friendship") and then suggests getting drinks (whiskey/beer) to lighten the awkward moment, leading to an awkward morning-after where V wakes up alone at his place, and River leaves for the hospital, ending the romantic possibility but continuing the story. 
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Is it possible to find Johnny Silverhand's body?

You can't physically find Johnny Silverhand's body in Cyberpunk 2077, but you visit his supposed grave in the Northern Oilfields during the "Chippin' In" mission, a key step for the secret ending; lore suggests his body was recovered by others, potentially Arasaka or Rogue's crew, and remains a mystery, possibly even in cryostasis or used for his engram, leaving his ultimate fate ambiguous.
 
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Is it better to let Johnny take over?

Whether you should let Johnny take over V's body in Cyberpunk 2077 depends on your preferred narrative: it offers Johnny a chance at redemption and continues his story, but means V's friends are left behind and V essentially ceases to exist, making it a bittersweet or dark ending for some players who prefer V's own life or friendships (like with Panam). It completes Johnny's character arc but ends V's story and leaves friends like Panam distraught. 
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Can you get Kurt Hansen's gun if you side with Songbird?

Near the window in the room with the bar there will be a small box on the ground it contains Kurt Hansen's lmg and pistol. Also a key card but it's useless if you side with songbird. However his unique knife fang is unobtainable unless you side with Reed.
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Is Cyberpunk 2077 hit or flop?

Cyberpunk 2077 started as a massive flop due to bugs and broken promises but transformed into a huge hit through years of patches, updates (like the 2.0 overhaul), the Phantom Liberty expansion, and strong sales, ultimately redeeming its reputation and earning a sequel, making it a classic "flop-to-phenom" story in gaming history.
 
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Should you screw over dex?

In Cyberpunk 2077, whether you "screw over" Dex by siding with Evelyn or stay loyal, it ultimately doesn't matter for the main storyline because Dex betrays you anyway after the failed heist, and the choice only slightly affects your share of the cut before the disaster. Siding with Evelyn might get you a better cut (50%), but telling Dex about her offer can get you 40%, while hiding it leaves you at 30%; however, the heist goes wrong regardless, leading to Dex's betrayal and your demise. 
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