Cyberpunk 2077: I Fought The Law Quest Walkthrough And Investigation Guide

In 2026, Cyberpunk 2077’s “I Fought The Law” side job remains one of the most memorable detective stories in Night City. It begins after the completion of Life During Wartime, when V receives a call from Elizabeth Peralez, the wife of mayoral candidate Jefferson Peralez. The couple has suspicions about the recent death of Night City’s mayor, and they believe the official story is a cover-up. The city’s corruption has a way of swallowing good intentions, and this quest throws V straight into the belly of the beast.

Meeting The Peralez Couple

Elizabeth and Jefferson invite V into their car and explain that the mayor’s death was not natural. They ask V to analyze a Braindance of a previous assassination attempt. Compared to main quest BDs, this one is fairly simple, but a few specific moments matter.

After the Braindance, two names emerge: Peter Horvath, the assassin, and River Ward, an NCPD detective who is probably the only incorruptible cop in Night City. Jefferson sends River’s contact information, and River asks V to meet at the Chubby Buffalo’s. That is where the real investigation begins.

Partnering With River Ward

River Ward is a rare breed in Night City: a cop who actually cares about justice. He partners with V to track down Horvath. Players can choose to meet the assassin’s employer or River’s informant in any order. Meeting the employer provides context about Horvath’s life, but it also triggers a hostile encounter upon returning to River’s car. If V follows the Streetkid lifepath, it is possible to talk the goons down instead of shooting them. That is no small feat in a city where violence usually speaks louder than words.

Next, V and River visit the informant’s workplace. After giving a secret salute, the informant runs away. V can break down a door or run outside to catch him. Once outside, River is waiting, and he provides the location of the Red Queen’s Race club. The truth does not stay buried for long, but finding it requires legwork—and maybe a few broken doors.

Infiltrating Red Queen’s Race

At the meeting point, V must sit and wait for River until the appropriate time. Getting inside the warehouse is not too difficult. There are broken points in the surrounding fence, and jumping over is simple. Alternatively, V can enter through the back of the warehouse, where only a single guard patrols, or through the roof. Stealth is recommended, but not mandatory.

The nightclub entrance is in the center of the warehouse. Scanning one of the containers should highlight the door. Inside, only two goons wander the ground floor, and they are easy to distract or sneak past. While in the club, V should stay hidden and shut down all security cameras. There are not many enemies inside, and there is no penalty for finishing them off. The back room is up the stairs on the left side. Using the computer there reveals the truth: River’s partner helped cover up the circumstances of the late mayor’s death.

A scene follows in which River confronts Han about the cover-up. After that, Elizabeth Peralez invites V to her apartment and rewards the effort. The rewards include money, experience, and a poster of Jefferson Peralez’s campaign for V’s apartment. Players who want to romance River can continue with a new quest involving him, or they can wait for a call from Jefferson Peralez. The whole affair is a mess, to put it mildly, but it is also a wild ride through Night City’s political underbelly.

Why “I Fought The Law” Still Matters In 2026

Even in 2026, “I Fought The Law” stands out because it mixes detective work, political intrigue, and player choice. The quest does not offer a clean victory. Instead, it leaves V—and the player—with uncomfortable questions about who really runs Night City. The Peralez couple may have money and influence, but even they cannot escape the city’s darker forces. River Ward’s idealism is tested, and the mayor’s death becomes a symbol of how deep corruption goes.

For players revisiting Cyberpunk 2077 or jumping in for the first time, this side job is worth completing. It rewards exploration, stealth, and dialogue choices. It also sets up one of the more nuanced romance options in the game. The rest, as they say, is history—or at least Night City’s version of it.

Key takeaways:

• 🕵️‍♂️ Complete Life During Wartime to trigger the quest.

• 🧠 Use the Braindance clues at the right timestamps.

• 🤝 Partner with River Ward and choose between the employer or informant.

• 🏙️ Infiltrate Red Queen’s Race, shut down cameras, and find the computer.

• 💰 Earn money, XP, and a campaign poster.

• ❤️ Optionally pursue a romance with River Ward.

In short, Night City’s law is not on anyone’s side. “I Fought The Law” proves that sometimes the only way to find justice is to break a few rules—and a few doors—along the way.