Cyberpunk 2077 offers four main romance options for V: Judy Alvarez, Panam Palmer, River Ward, and Kerry Eurodyne, each with specific body type or voice requirements for your V. Additionally, a one-time sexual encounter is possible with Meredith Stout.
Romance Options Overview
The primary romanceable characters in Cyberpunk 2077 are Judy Alvarez, Panam Palmer, River Ward, and Kerry Eurodyne. Each character has specific requirements related to V’s body type or voice, determining which romance paths are available. These relationships offer significant emotional depth within the game.
| Character | V Requirement | When You’ll 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 |
Beyond these four, Meredith Stout offers a one-time sexual encounter rather than a full romance. Your choices during specific missions will determine if this encounter becomes available.
Individual Romance Guides
Successfully romancing a character involves specific dialogue choices and actions during their associated side jobs. Missing these key moments can lock you out of the romance path.
Panam Palmer Romance
Panam is introduced in Act 2’s Main Job, “Ghost Town.” To romance Panam, V must have a masculine body type. Key moments in her romance path include:
- Lightning Breaks: Offer to share a room with her.
- Life During Wartime: Defend her from Saul. After the mission, choose the long reply to her text message instead of “OK.”
- Riders On The Storm: Side with her during her argument with Saul. When prompted, touch her thigh. She will initially reject the advance, but this action is crucial for later romance.
- With A Little Help From My Friends: Tell her “I Missed You” when speaking with her by the window after slotting the punch card.
Judy Alvarez Romance
Judy is first encountered during the Main Job “The Information.” To romance Judy, V needs a feminine voice and body type. The romance can begin during the “Pisces” Side Job.
River Ward Romance
River is introduced in Act 2’s Side Job “I Fought The Law.” V must have a feminine body type to romance River. The romance itself can be pursued during the Side Job “Following the River.”
Kerry Eurodyne Romance
Kerry is introduced in an Act 2 Side Job called “Holdin’ On.” To romance Kerry, V requires a masculine voice and body type. The romance can be initiated during the Side Job “Boat Drinks.”
Meredith Stout Encounter
While not a full romance, V can have a sexual encounter with Meredith Stout. This is contingent on specific choices made during “The Pickup” mission:
- Side with Meredith Stout by meeting her before confronting the Maelstrom gang.
- Do not inform the Maelstrom gang about Militech’s plans.
- After acquiring the spider drone and defeating the Maelstrom gang, speak with Meredith outside the warehouse. After Act 2 begins and sufficient in-game time passes, Meredith will text V. Respond flirtatiously to her message to trigger the “Venus in Furs” side mission, leading to the encounter at the No-Tell Motel.
Sexual Encounters
Beyond the emotional romances, Night City offers opportunities for purely sexual encounters. These are distinct from the deeper romantic relationships.
- Joytoys: V can pay sex workers, known as Joytoys, for their services. These cost $100 and result in a sex scene. Two easily accessible Joytoys are located on Jig-Jig Street in Westbrook, marked on the map with a lips symbol.
- Erotic Braindances: While erotic Braindances can be purchased from sex shops or found, V cannot use them. They appear as junk in your inventory, indicating incompatibility.
Cyberpunk 2.0 Romance Changes
As of the Cyberpunk 2.0 Update, existing romance partners will send additional text messages throughout your playthrough. These messages allow V to keep them updated on adventures, including those in Dogtown. While no new romance options were added with this update, the established relationships can play a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending.
FAQ
Can I romance multiple characters simultaneously? The sources do not explicitly confirm or deny the ability to romance multiple main characters simultaneously. However, each main romance is tied to specific V requirements and questlines.
Do romance choices affect the game’s ending? Yes, romantic relationships can play a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending, as well as potentially influencing other endings.
Are there romance options in the Phantom Liberty expansion? The Cyberpunk 2.0 Update, which includes Phantom Liberty content, did not add any new romanceable characters. Your relationship with existing romance partners may have a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending.
What happens if I make the wrong choices during a romance questline? Making incorrect dialogue choices or failing to perform specific actions during a character’s side jobs can prevent the romance from progressing or even lock you out of the romance path entirely.