V has four primary romance options in Cyberpunk 2077: Judy Alvarez, Panam Palmer, River Ward, and Kerry Eurodyne. Each romance has specific body type and/or voice type requirements for V, and progresses through particular main and side jobs. Additionally, V can engage in sexual encounters with Meredith Stout or Joytoys.
Romance Options Overview
Cyberpunk 2077 offers four main romance paths that provide significant emotional depth and can even influence certain endings. These relationships are dependent on V’s chosen body type and, in some cases, voice type. The 2.0 update introduced additional text messages from romantic partners, and these relationships can play a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending. Beyond these primary relationships, V can also engage in less emotionally involved sexual encounters.
| Character | V’s Requirement | When You Meet Them | Romance Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Alvarez | Feminine voice and body type | Main Job: The Information | Side Job: Pisces |
| Panam Palmer | Masculine body type | Main Job: Ghost Town (Act 2) | Side Job: Riders on the Storm |
| River Ward | Feminine body type | Side Job: I Fought The Law (Act 2) | Side Job: Following the River |
| Kerry Eurodyne | Masculine voice and body type | Side Job: Holdin’ On (Act 2) | Side Job: Boat Drinks |
| Meredith Stout | N/A | Main Job: The Pickup | Side Job: Venus in Furs |
Meredith Stout is not considered a “true” romance option but offers a one-time sexual encounter. It’s important to note that while romance partners send additional texts after the 2.0 update, no new romanceable characters were added, and you cannot romance characters introduced in Phantom Liberty.
Detailed Romance Requirements
Successfully romancing a character in Cyberpunk 2077 involves meeting specific requirements related to V’s customization and making the correct dialogue choices and actions during their associated quests. Missing key choices can prevent the romance from progressing.
Judy Alvarez
To romance Judy, V must have a feminine voice and body type. You will first encounter Judy during the main job “The Information.” The romance with Judy can be initiated during the side job “Pisces.” Throughout her questline, it is crucial to consistently side with Judy and express romantic interest when prompted.
Panam Palmer
Panam Palmer requires V to have a masculine body type. She is introduced in Act 2 during the main job “Ghost Town.” The romance with Panam begins during the side job “Riders on the Storm.” Key actions include defending her from Saul during “Life During Wartime,” choosing a long reply to her text message after this mission, siding with her during her argument with Saul in “Riders on the Storm,” and touching her thigh when prompted during the same mission. Later, in “With A Little Help From My Friends,” telling her “I missed you” and touching her hand are crucial steps.
River Ward
River Ward is a romance option for V with a feminine body type. He is introduced in Act 2 during the side job “I Fought The Law.” The romance with River can be pursued during the side job “Following the River.” During his questline, V must generally be supportive and understanding of River’s struggles and family situation.
Kerry Eurodyne
Kerry Eurodyne is available for romance if V has a masculine voice and body type. He makes his first appearance in Act 2 during the side job “Holdin’ On.” V can romance Kerry during the side job “Boat Drinks.” Progressing his storyline involves supporting his decisions and showing genuine interest in his well-being.
Meredith Stout
While not a full romance, V can have a sexual encounter with Meredith Stout. This requires V to side with Meredith during the main mission “The Pickup.” Specifically, you must meet with Meredith before encountering the Maelstrom gang and avoid telling the Maelstroms about Militech’s plans. After obtaining the spider drone and defeating the Maelstroms, speak with Meredith outside the warehouse. Later, after Act 2 begins, Meredith will text V, leading to the side mission “Venus in Furs” at the No-Tell Motel. V’s body type or voice type does not affect this encounter.
Sexual Encounters
Beyond the four primary romance options, Night City offers other avenues for sexual encounters that do not develop into full romantic relationships.
V cannot use erotic Braindances (BDs) despite being able to purchase them; they will only appear as junk in the inventory. However, V can pay Joytoys for their services. These encounters cost $100 and result in a sex scene. The first two Joytoys V can encounter are located on Jig-Jig Street in Westbrook, marked by a lips symbol on the map.
FAQ
Can I romance multiple characters in Cyberpunk 2077? No, V can only pursue one full romance path at a time. Attempting to romance multiple characters may lead to one or both relationships not progressing to their full extent.
Do romance choices affect the ending of Cyberpunk 2077? Yes, your chosen romance partner can have an impact on certain game endings, offering unique dialogue and sometimes even appearing in specific ending sequences. For instance, after the 2.0 update, your relationship will play a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending.
Are there new romance options in the Cyberpunk 2.0 update or Phantom Liberty expansion? No, the Cyberpunk 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion do not introduce any new romanceable characters. The existing four romance options remain the same. The 2.0 update did add additional text messages from existing romance partners.