Major Romance Options
In Cyberpunk 2077, V can pursue committed romantic relationships with several characters, distinct from casual sexual encounters. These relationships are influenced by V’s chosen body type and voice tone, which are set at the beginning of the game. Life paths do not affect romance options. The four primary romance options are Judy Alvarez, Panam Palmer, River Ward, and Kerry Eurodyne.
Here’s a quick overview of who can be romanced and their requirements:
- Judy Alvarez: Requires a feminine voice and body type. You first meet Judy during the Main Job “The Information.” Romance can begin during the Side Job “Pisces.”
- Panam Palmer: Requires a masculine body type. Panam is introduced in Act 2’s Main Job “Ghost Town.” Romance can begin during the Side Job “Riders on the Storm.”
- River Ward: Requires a feminine body type. River is introduced in Act 2’s Side Job “I Fought The Law.” Romance can occur during the Side Job “Following the River.”
- Kerry Eurodyne: Requires a masculine voice and body type. Kerry is introduced in an Act 2 Side Job called “Holdin’ On.” Romance can occur in the Side Job “Boat Drinks.”
Character-Specific Romance Guides
To successfully romance these characters, specific choices and dialogue options must be made during their respective questlines.
How to Romance Judy Alvarez
To romance Judy, V needs a feminine voice and body type. You’ll first encounter her in “The Information.” The romance arc progresses through several side jobs, with the opportunity to start a relationship during the “Pisces” Side Job.
How to Romance Panam Palmer
For Panam, V needs a masculine body type. Panam is introduced in Act 2’s “Ghost Town.” Key steps to romancing Panam include:
- Lightning Breaks: When she discusses sleeping in the motel, offer to share a room. She will not reciprocate at this point.
- Life During Wartime: Defend her when Saul confronts her at the end of the mission. After the mission, when she texts about her feelings, choose the long reply instead of “OK.”
- Riders On The Storm: Side with her during her argument with Saul. Later, when prompted, touch her thigh. She will reject the advance then, but this action is crucial for future romance.
- With A Little Help From My Friends: After slotting the punch card, when talking by the window, start the conversation by telling her “I Missed You.” When she talks about being impulsive, encourage her to follow her impulses. This reference may become pivotal later.
- Queen Of The Highway: When you enter the Basilisk, choose dialogue that mentions it is “cozy.” After shooting the wrecks, let Panam touch V’s thigh, which references the earlier conversation about impulses.
How to Romance River Ward
To romance River, V needs a feminine body type. He is introduced in Act 2’s “I Fought The Law.” The romance can be pursued during the Side Job “Following the River.”
How to Romance Kerry Eurodyne
To romance Kerry, V needs a masculine voice and body type. He is introduced in the Act 2 Side Job “Holdin’ On.” The romance can be pursued during the Side Job “Boat Drinks.”
Sexual Encounters and Flings
Beyond the committed romances, Night City offers opportunities for V to engage in purely sexual relationships or one-night stands. These are not full romances.
- Meredith Stout: While not a “true” romance, V can have a one-night stand with Meredith Stout. This occurs if V sides with her during the mission “The Pickup.” To trigger this, meet Meredith before the Maelstrom gang and do not inform them of Militech’s plans. After defeating the Maelstrom gang, talk to Meredith, and she will imply future contact. Later in Act 2, Meredith will text V, leading to the side mission “Venus in Furs” at the No-Tell Motel. This results in a one-time encounter, and she cannot be contacted for repeated encounters. An iconic blunt weapon can be found on the bed after the encounter.
- Joytoys: V can pay sex workers, known as Joytoys, for their services. These cost $100 and involve a sex scene. Two Joytoys can be found on Jig-Jig Street in Westbrook, marked on the map with a lips symbol.
- Braindances (BDs): While erotic Braindances can be purchased from sex shops, V cannot use them. They will appear in V’s inventory as junk, as they are incompatible.
Romance Updates and Impact
With the Cyberpunk 2.0 update, all romance partners now send additional text messages throughout your playthrough, allowing them to stay updated on V’s adventures in Dogtown. While no new romance options were added in this update, your relationship with a chosen partner can play a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending. Additionally, the game now allows for “Romance Hangouts” with your partner of choice, providing further opportunities for interaction.
Romance options available to V are determined by V’s body type and voice tone, which are selected at the start of the game. Life paths do not influence these relationships.
FAQ
Can V romance multiple characters simultaneously? The sources do not explicitly state whether V can maintain multiple committed romantic relationships simultaneously. However, there are four distinct committed romance options and separate one-night stands or casual encounters.
Do life paths affect romance options? No, life paths do not have an impact on relationships in Cyberpunk 2077. Romance options are influenced by V’s body type and voice tone.
Are there new romance options in the Cyberpunk 2.0 update or Phantom Liberty DLC? No, the Cyberpunk 2.0 update did not add any new romance options. While your relationship can play a minor role in the Phantom Liberty ending, no new characters from the DLC are available for romance.
Can V use erotic Braindances? No, V cannot use erotic Braindances. They will appear as junk in your inventory and are incompatible.
How do I initiate a one-night stand with Meredith Stout? To hook up with Meredith Stout, you must side with her during “The Pickup” mission by meeting her before the Maelstrom gang and not revealing Militech’s plans. After the mission, she will text you later in Act 2, leading to the “Venus in Furs” side mission at the No-Tell Motel.