What does V mean in Cyberpunk?

In Cyberpunk 2077, "V" is the player character's alias, often standing for Vincent (male) or Valerie (female), though the specific name is revealed in-game, and "V" offers a gender-neutral choice for the player, simplifying translation and allowing for player personalization. Developers used "V" as a flexible, short identifier that works across languages and allows players to project their own chosen name, making the character's identity more versatile.
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What does the V stand for in Cyberpunk?

In Cyberpunk 2077, "V" is the player-controlled protagonist's alias, which can stand for their given names, Valerie (female) or Vincent (male), with "V" chosen for convenience and to allow player choice in gender and story. It functions as a versatile, neutral moniker for a mercenary, fitting the game's gritty, customizable world, and also subtly nods to the masked figure from V for Vendetta.
 
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Is V canonically a netrunner?

No, V isn't canonically a pure Netrunner; V is a versatile mercenary (Solo) who uses quickhacks (combat netrunning) effectively but isn't a deep-dive cyberspace explorer like dedicated Netrunners (T-Bug, Nix, Songbird), needing chaperones for complex Net dives, showing they're great at using hacks in the field, not being a Netrunner in the traditional sense.
 
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Is V from Cyberpunk named after V for Vendetta?

At the very least, the revelation of V's real name at Clouds is likely a reference to V for Vendetta. CDPR could have chosen any number of other names beginning with the letter V, let alone a different name/letter for the protagonist. Instead they went with V/Valerie/Vincent.
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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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Is Cyberpunk 2077 LGBTQ friendly?

Cyberpunk 2077 has this, but nobody bats an eye, and it has a lot more scenes that cater to the LGBT community. But fans and casual gamers treat this game as one of the best comeback stories in video game history cause the storytelling is good now it has the DLC added to it.
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How old is Adam Smasher in Cyberpunk?

Adam Smasher is at least in his late 80s or over 100 in Cyberpunk 2077 (2077), as he was an adult joining the military in the early 2000s and was still active in 2077, making him very old, likely around 95+ by the game's events. His extreme cybernetic enhancements keep him alive, even after being "killed" and resurrected as a full cyborg.
 
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What is V's real identity?

V's background and identity are never revealed.
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Can V get a girlfriend in Cyberpunk?

Yes, V can get a girlfriend (or boyfriend/partner) in Cyberpunk 2077, but options are limited and depend heavily on V's chosen voice and body type, with major romance arcs available for Judy (Fem V), Panam (Male V), River (Fem V), and Kerry (Male V). You'll unlock deeper relationships through specific side quests and choices, but it's not a free-for-all romance system, focusing on a few key characters with distinct preferences. 
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Is V canonically a dude?

Technically there is no cannon gender but in terms of voice acting, customization options, and how the game plays the female V is the clear cut better choice. Only reason to pick male V is the romance Panam. I've played both and if anything, I felt that male V was a more natural choice.
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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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Is canon a boy or girl?

The name Canon appears to be used in both the United States and the United Kingdom, though it remains relatively uncommon in both regions. It's used for both male and female children in the US, while in the UK it appears to be exclusively given to boys.
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Does Silverhand like V?

Yes, Johnny Silverhand grows to genuinely like, trust, and even love V, seeing them as his only true friend and a partner, evolving from initial annoyance to a deep bond where he'd sacrifice his chance at life for V's survival, making their relationship the most intimate in Cyberpunk 2077.
 
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Who is V's real name?

The real name of "V" depends on who you're asking about, but most commonly refers to BTS's Kim Taehyung (김태형), born December 30, 1995, a South Korean singer known for his smooth voice and acting, or the customizable protagonist from the video game Cyberpunk 2077, whose name is either Vincent (male) or Valerie (female), revealed during the game's storyline.
 
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Do I touch panams thighs?

In Cyberpunk 2077, touching Panam's thigh during the "Riders on the Storm" mission is a key step to romance her if you're playing as a male V, even though she might initially reject the move, leading to a morning kiss and further romance options; it's part of the specific path for her storyline, but you must also make other supportive choices throughout her quests. 
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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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What makes a story "cyberpunk"?

It's focus on high-tech and futuristic settings, and its relation to to society is what shapes the narratives and characters within. You'll find cyberpunk novels to be based in dystopian futures where artificial intelligence and advanced tech, and virtual reality all coexist with 'normal' society that is breaking down.
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Is V's face ever revealed?

No, V (from V for Vendetta) never fully shows his face in the 2005 film; he remains masked as the Guy Fawkes mask, symbolizing that he could be anyone, but hints of his severely scarred, burnt face are glimpsed in very close-up, shadowy moments, revealing extreme disfigurement from the experiments that created him. The mask serves a thematic purpose, representing anonymity, but also hides the horrific injuries that led to his enhanced abilities and desire for vengeance. 
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Is V the bad guy?

V serves as an anti-hero on a quest of freedom. His actions are right but his methods are wrong,he is trying to bring about a message in the wrong way. This film focuses on the source material of the book, more on the characters than on the action.
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Is V Evey's dad?

No, V is not Evey Hammond's biological father in V for Vendetta; he acts as a powerful, symbolic father figure who guides her transformation from a timid citizen into a revolutionary, but he explicitly tells her, "I'm not your Father, Evey," emphasizing his role as an idea and catalyst, not a family member. 
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Who kills Adam Smasher?

Adam Smasher is ultimately defeated by the player character, V, during the final mission of Cyberpunk 2077, though whether he's permanently killed depends on player choice and interpretation, as he's a legend with multiple backup bodies/engrams, but V does leave him a "useless shell". V's victory comes through superior cyberware, quickhacks, and strategy, often with allies like the Aldecaldos or Rogue, proving stronger than in Edgerunners, where David Martinez failed.
 
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How long to cuddle panam?

Though you can cuddle with her indefinitely, the unique interactions while cuddling can only be performed once per hangout session. You can also dance with her at the designated spot for that apartment or look out at the views from the main window.
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Does Johnny get mad if you kiss Kerry?

You can ask Johnny about it in V's H10 apartment, he says he doesn't mind.
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