Important Notes - Cyberpunk 2077

Important Notes: Cyberpunk 2077

This guide covers critical warnings, pitfalls, irreversible choices, missable content, difficulty spikes, grinding traps, save management advice, and common regrets. Read carefully to avoid permanent mistakes and maximize your experience in Night City.

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1. Warnings & Pitfalls

Auto-scaling Enemies: Enemies scale with your level, but gear quality matters more. A weak weapon against a high-level enemy will still feel weak. Don't neglect upgrading your gear.

Police System: The wanted system is harsh. Committing crimes in front of NCPD officers triggers an immediate response. Use stealth or run away—killing cops escalates quickly and makes escape very difficult.

Fall Damage: Fall damage is lethal at any height beyond a small drop. Always look for ledges or use double-jump cyberware before attempting high falls. Quick save before risky jumps.

Traffic Physics: Cars are heavy and can pin you. Avoid standing in traffic or near exploding vehicles. The physics engine can send cars flying unpredictably.

Cyberpsychosis Glitch: Some quests involving cyberpsychos may bug if you use non-lethal takedowns or certain hacks. Save before engaging.

2. Irreversible Choices

The Point of No Return (Nocturne Op55N1): After accepting the job "Nocturne Op55N1" from Hanako, you cannot return to free roam until you finish the main story. Complete all side content first. This mission triggers the ending sequence. Your choices throughout the game determine which endings are available.

Romance Lock-Outs: Certain dialogue options lock you into or out of romances. For example:

Panam Palmer

Judy Alvarez

River Ward

Kerry Eurodyne

Faction Reputation Permanence: While there are no explicit reputation meters, your choices in major gigs and side jobs can permanently lock out certain endings or character relations. For instance, siding with NetWatch against the Voodoo Boys may close off the Voodoo Boys' ending path.

Cyberware Removal: Once you purchase and install cyberware, you cannot uninstall it to get a refund. You can replace it with a different piece, but the old one is lost. Plan your cyberware purchases carefully.

Perk Refund: You can respec perk points at any time using the "Reset Perks" button in the Perk menu (costs 100,000 Eurodollars). However, there is no way to respec attribute points after character creation. Choose your starting attributes wisely.

3. Missable Content

Time-Sensitive Side Gigs: Many side gigs (from fixers like Regina, Dino, etc.) are only available during certain windows. If you progress the main story too far, some become unavailable. Always check your journal and complete gigs before advancing major story beats.

Cyberpsycho Sightings: This side job chain from Regina Jones must be completed before the end of Act 2. After a certain story trigger, some cyberpsychos may disappear.

Delemain's Quests: Delemain's side jobs appear after "The Heist" and are missable if you don't visit the location near the Afterlife early enough. The final "Delemain" quest can be locked out if you rush the main story.

Vending Machine & Auto-Doc Interactions: Certain unique items (like the "Arasaka 3D" gun) require specific dialogue with vending machines or auto-docs. These are easy to miss if you don't explore thoroughly.

Icons on Map: Some iconic weapons and blueprint schematics are hidden in random containers or apartments. Use the "Sell Junk" option carefully—you might accidentally sell a unique item. Always check your inventory before selling.

Reading Shards & Computers: Many shards and computer entries contain lore, side job triggers, or password hints for later doors. Read them! Some quests are activated only by reading specific shards.

4. Difficulty Spikes

The Heist (Act 1 Finale): This mission is linear and intense. You must follow the escape sequence exactly. Enemies are tough, and you have limited gear. Use stealth and avoid open combat if possible. Save often.

Riot Club (Act 2): Some missions in Pacifica have high-level enemies that can one-shot you if you're under-leveled. Recommended minimum level: 15-20 for this area.

Final Battle Scenarios: The game's ending sequences can be brutal. For example, the "Don't Fear the Reaper" ending requires you to solo Arasaka tower with no help. You need a strong build, high-level gear, and plenty of healing items.

Beat on the Brat Fistfights: These are pure melee boxing matches. If you have no body attribute or melee skills, these fights become extremely hard. Consider leveling up Body and getting the "Street Brawler" perks before attempting.

5. Grinding Traps

Over-farming Street Cred: Street Cred levels up naturally through completing missions and gigs. Grinding random assaults or gang fights is inefficient. Focus on main quests and side jobs for the best rewards.

Crafting Economy: Crafting is powerful but consumes many components. Don't break down every item; sell excess loot for cash first. Only craft your best weapons and armor.

Buying Everything from Ripperdocs: Cyberware is expensive. Save your money for critical upgrades (e.g., legendary weapons, high-level cyberware). Don't buy every cheap implant—they become obsolete quickly.

Vehicle Purchases: Cars are costly but not essential. You can use fast travel points and the "Call Vehicle" feature with your default car. Only buy vehicles if you have spare cash and want a specific one for style.

6. Online / Anti-Cheat Notes (Single-Player Only)

Back up your save folder before installing mods.

Using console commands or trainers will not get you banned, but they can break quest triggers or achievements.

Some achievements may be disabled if you use mods that alter game files (though many work fine).

There is no online etiquette required—just enjoy your personal playthrough.

7. Save Management Advice

Manual Saves Are Critical: The autosave feature is limited. It saves only at certain checkpoints (e.g., after completing a quest, fast traveling, sleeping). Always make a manual save before:

Multiple Save Slots: Use at least three rotating manual saves. If a save becomes corrupted or you accidentally lock yourself out of content, you can revert. This is especially important given the game's history of bugs.

Quick Save vs. Manual Save: Quick save (F5 on PC) overwrites your previous quick save. Use it often, but also create manual save slots for important milestones.

Cloud Save: Enable cloud saves (via GOG, Steam, or Epic) to protect against local hardware failure. Note that cloud saves may not sync perfectly if you switch between PC and console.

Save File Corruption Risk: Rare but possible, especially with mods. Keep a backup of the entire save folder (usually in your user directory under "Saved Games" or similar).

After Point of No Return: Once you enter the final mission, the game creates a separate save just before the point of no return. You can load that save to do other content after finishing. However, completing the game will also create a post-credits autosave that returns you to before that point.

8. Things Players Commonly Regret Not Knowing Earlier

You Can Change Appearance Post-Creation: Visit any ripperdoc and select "Change Appearance" for a fee. You can alter hair, tattoos, makeup, and more—but not your body type or voice.

Scanner is Essential: Use the scanner (Tab on PC) constantly. It highlights enemies, loot, hackable objects, and quest objectives. Also reveals secret passages and environmental hazards.

Double Jump Cyberware (Fortified Ankles): This is arguably the best leg cyberware. Purchase it from a ripperdoc early (requires Street Cred 20 and 13,000 Eurodollars). It opens up vertical exploration and makes combat much easier.

Stealth is OP: If you invest in Cool and Stealth perks, you can kill entire groups without being detected. Non-lethal takedowns are quiet and useful. Combine with silenced pistols or throwing knives.

Quickhacks Are Free with the Right Build: Once you invest in Intelligence and breach protocol, many quickhacks cost no RAM. The "System Reset" quickhack can incapacitate almost any human enemy instantly.

Money is Easy to Earn Later: Don't stress about cash early on. Complete side gigs and sell excess weapons. The largest expenses (legendary cars, apartments) are endgame luxuries.

Skill Checks Scale with Attributes: Dialogue skill checks (e.g., Body, Intelligence, Cool) are based on your current attribute level, not your perks. Leveling attributes is the only way to pass high-tier checks.

Fast Travel Terminals: They are everywhere. Use them to avoid long drives. You can also call a vehicle from the quick menu.

You Can Replay Completed Missions: After the main story, you can load a save from before the point of no return to replay side content. However, there is no New Game+—you must start fresh for a new build.

Achievements Can Be Missed: Some achievements are tied to specific choices or completion of all gigs in a district. Use a guide if you're a completionist.

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Remember: Night City rewards careful planning and punishes recklessness. Save often, think before you speak, and embrace the chaos. Good luck, V.