Cyberpunk 2077 Endings: From Bleak Despair to Legendary Heists

In the neon-drenched, rain-slicked world of Cyberpunk 2077, your final choice isn't just a button press—it's a defining scream into the uncaring void of Night City. Unlike many role-playing games where endings feel like slight variations on a theme, CD Projekt Red delivered a smorgasbord of conclusions, each with its own unique flavor of cybernetic melancholy, bittersweet hope, or outright despair. With six core endings and one secret spectacle, the game ensures your journey as V concludes not with a whimper, but with a bang, a whimper, or sometimes, a resigned sigh from a space station. Let's dive into the hierarchy of these digital finales, ranked from the most soul-crushing to the most iconic.

7. The Path of Least Resistance: The Coward's Out 🪦

Easily the most unsatisfying conclusion in all of Night City. Forget storming Arasaka Tower; this ending involves V taking the easy way out on Misty's rooftop. 😬 It's the narrative equivalent of unplugging the console during the final boss fight. All that buildup for Adam Smasher? Gone. All those unresolved plot threads? Left dangling like faulty wires. The developers were so unimpressed they didn't even bother with an achievement for this one—a clear sign they'd rather you reload a save. A truly bleak and pointless farewell.

6. The Devil Ending: A Deal with the... Well, Devil 😈

Trusting Arasaka? In this economy? This ending sees V making arguably the dumbest decision in the game, aligning with the corporate villains who've been causing problems since the prologue. The finale unfolds in a cold, sterile space station, perfectly symbolizing V's isolation. The "choices" offered—spending six miserable months on Earth or becoming a digital engram in Mikoshi—are both flavors of awful. It's a masterclass in bleak storytelling that makes you regret every dialogue option that led here. A powerful lesson in why you should never trust a megacorp.

5. The Secret Ending: Solo, Stylish, but Ultimately Similar 🎭

Ah, the secret ending. Accessed through a cryptic dialogue choice and a nerve-wracking five-minute wait, this is the ultimate power fantasy. V, channeling their inner Neo, storms Arasaka Tower alone through the front door. It's brutally difficult—die once, and the credits roll—but immensely satisfying to pull off. 🎮 The only letdown? While the mission is gloriously unique, the ultimate outcomes (The Sun or Temperance) remain the same. Still, for the sheer bragging rights, it's a must-try for any aspiring legend.

4. The Star Ending: Ride or Die (Literally) 🌟

For the romantics, this is the go-to finale. By completing Panam's questline and asking the Aldecaldos for help, V escapes Night City with their chosen love interest, riding off into the badlands' sunset. It's a heartfelt, Hollywood-style sendoff that offers hope and companionship. However, it trades the city's relentless ambition for a quieter, uncertain future. A beautiful ending, but one that feels a step away from the core, gritty cyberpunk mythos.

3. The Temperance Ending: Johnny's Second Chance 🎸

This is the ending where the rockerboy ghost in your head gets a new lease on life. Whether you storm Arasaka with Panam or Rogue, the key is giving Johnny control of V's body at the end. He gets a chance at redemption, leaving Night City on a bus to an unknown future. It's a lengthy, poignant conclusion that perfectly wraps up Johnny Silverhand's arc. For players who grew fond of his abrasive charm, it's a surprisingly emotional and fitting goodbye.

2. The Tower Ending: The Bittersweet Cure 🏥

Introduced with the Phantom Liberty expansion, this ending offers what V sought all along: a cure. The cost? Everything. V loses all cyberware, their connection to the Net, and their place in Night City's food chain. Returning to their old life is impossible, forcing a quiet, mundane fresh start. It's not a tragedy, but a profound reset. Think of it as V's Spider-Man: No Way Home moment—sacrificing their power and legacy for a chance at normalcy, surrounded by a few old friends who remember who they were. A melancholic yet hopeful new beginning.

1. The Sun Ending: Become a Legend of Night City ☀️

For many mercenaries, this is the only ending that makes sense. With Rogue's help, V raids Arasaka Tower, secures their legacy, and awakens as the new king of the Afterlife. The finale sees V in orbit, preparing a monumental heist on the Crystal Palace casino. It's the ultimate open-ended, "seize the day" climax. You become the legend Night City whispers about, living in a killer penthouse and eyeing the next impossible score. In a game about ambition and chrome, this ending lets you burn brightest.

Ultimately, Cyberpunk 2077's endings are a Rorschach test for the player. Do you choose family, fame, sacrifice, or a quiet life? Each path leaves a distinct mark on Night City's soul—and yours. So, choom, which legend will you become? 🤖🔫