Check out this ending guide for Cyberpunk 2077. Includes how many endings there are, all endings list, endings explained, ending rewards, multiple endings, & ending choices!
※ This article contains SPOILERS for the game's ending.
Table of Contents
Ending Branches & Conditions
Only The Final Job Branches Off
The point of divergence for endings in Cyberpunk 2077 is the final Job, Nocturne Op 55-1. The choice you make here will determine what ending you get!
Other Choices Don't Influence The Ending
The Lifepath you choose early on, the decisions you make in jobs prior to the last job, and your decisions to kill or not to kill certain enemies do not seem to have any influence over the ending. The only decision that matters is the one made in the final job, Nocturne Op 55-1.
Read More About Choices and Consequences HereGoes Back To The Divergence Point After The Ending
If you want to see all possible endings, don't fret. Once you finish watching an ending, the credits will roll. Afterward, you'll be sent back to the part of the game where you made your choice. This means it'll be easily possible to take a look at every ending.
How Many Endings Are There?
There are a total of 4 Trophies & Achievements associated with the game's endings. It'll be possible to earn these by redoing the last mission. That being said, there are effectively a total of 5 endings you can see.
| Trophy/Achievement | |
|---|---|
| The Devil | The Star |
| Temperance | The Sun |
Ending Varieties & Routes Explained
※ Everything from this section onwards contains SPOILERS.
| ① | ▼The Devil Ending |
|---|---|
| ② | ▼The Star Ending |
| ③ | ▼Temperance Ending |
| ④ | ▼The Sun Ending |
| ⑤ | ▼Suicide Ending |
| ⑥ | ▼Secret Ending |
The Devil Ending
Ending Explained
In The Devil ending, you'll enlist the cooperation of Takemura in order to avenge Saburo Arasaka. However, in the process V takes a life-threatening blow to the head and is forced to make a choice on the space station. You'll have to either choose to undergo a surgical procedure, or return to earth to live for 3 months, eventually dying of your wounds.
Choices You Should Pick
| Cooperating with monsters like them - anything's better. |
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| Think trusting Arasaka's risky but worth it. |
| You absolutely sure? No goin' back on this, y'know. |
| [Take omega-blockers] Yeah, Don't be mad. |
| Will you sign the contract or not? |
| [Sign contract] I want to live. → Operation [Refuse to sign] I'm going back to Earth. → Will die after 3 months. ※ Choose any for this section. |
The Star Ending
Ending Explained
V will leave depart from Night City alongside the Aldecaldos Gang and Panam. All memories of Johnny will be erased from your mind - you are freed from his influence and are left to live a happy life together with the Nomads.
Ending Unlock Conditions
To be able to view this ending you must clear the following Side Jobs:
Choices You Should Pick
| Or you take Arasaka's "deal," but then... you'll have your own soul on your conscience. |
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| Gonna ask Panam for help. |
| You absolutely sure? No goin' back on this, y'know. |
| [Take omega-blockers] Yep. Gonna do this with the nomads. |
| 'Kay. Just me now. |
| [Stand and call Panam] |
| The path to your body passes through that mortal well. |
| Wanna live out whatever life I got left. |
| When you are about to exit Mikoshi |
| [Enter the well to return to your body.] |
Star Ending - Jobs
Temperance Ending
Ending Explained
V's body will be completely taken over by Johnny. V's consciousness will then be locked in Cyberspace, effectively swapping lives with Johnny. You'll be able to see scenes of Johnny living an ordinary life.
Ending Unlock Conditions
To be able to view this ending you must clear the following Side Jobs:
Branching Route Details
| Or you take Arasaka's "deal," but then... you'll have your own soul on your conscience. |
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| Gonna ask Panam for help. |
| You absolutely sure? No goin' back on this, y'know. |
| [Take omega-blockers] Yep. Gonna do this with the nomads. |
| 'Kay. Just me now. |
| [Stand and call Panam] |
| The path to your body passes through that mortal well. |
| Body's Johnny's. I'll go. |
| When you are about to exit Mikoshi |
| Cross the bridge and enter Cyberspace forever |
The Sun Ending
Ending Explained
V will become a legend of the Afterlife in Night City. Johnny will go on to live forever trapped in the realm of Cyberspace
Event Conditions
To be able to view this ending you must clear the following Side Jobs:
Branching Route Details
| Or you take Arasaka's "deal," but then... you'll have your own soul on your conscience. |
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| Think you and Rogue should go. |
| You absolutely sure? No goin' back on this, y'know. |
| [Take pseudoendotrizine] I am. Do your thing, Johnny. |
| Seeing as how I'm doomed to die, we stick to the plan I gave you - I leave, you stay. Keys to my body are yours. |
| Choose "Goin' with Alt, you live on." and cross the bridge with Alt. |
Suicide Ending
Ending Explained
After the conversation with Misty and Johnny, V chooses to take some pills and commits suicide.
Branching Route Details
When Johnny asks you if you're sure and tells you there's no going back, choose the option to toss the pills away.
| You absolutely sure? No goin' back on this, y'know. |
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| Could also just put all this to rest. |
| Cooperating with monsters like them - anything's better. |
| [Toss pills] I know. Exactly what we're gonna do. |
The Secret Ending
Ending Explained
Johnny joins you in a suicide mission as you head to Arakawa tower for a final showdown
Ending Unlock Conditions
- Chippin' In - Must select specific dialogue options
- Blistering Love
Branching Route Details
| Or you take Arasaka's "deal," but then... you'll have your own soul on your conscience. |
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| Think you and Rogue should go. |
Wait for 5 Real Time Minutes. Johnny will then start to speak again.
| You, me and Arasaka Tower. Kinda sounds like a Eurodyne lyric, I know, but trust me - we'll go fuckin' nova |
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| Let's hear this plan |
Ending Rewards
| Reward (Job) | |
|---|---|
| The Devil | - |
| The Star | Aldecaldos Rally Bolero Jacket (We Gotta Live Together) |
| Temperance | Aldecaldos Rally Bolero Jacket (We Gotta Live Together) |
| The Sun | Caretaker's Spade (Knockin' On Heaven's Door) |
| Suicide | - | Secret | - |
The Star & Temperance Ending Rewards
While you aim for The Star or Temperance ending, you'll play a main job called We Gotta Live Together. In this main job, you'll automatically get a legendary clothing called Aldecaldos Rally Bolero Jacket.
The Sun Ending Rewards
You'll get an iconic Hammer called Caretaker's Spade in the main job Knockin' On Heaven's Door. You'll also get an iconic assault rifle when playing the main job For Whom The Bell Tolls but you won't get to keep it after returning from the credit.
