When I first played Cyberpunk 2077, I quickly realized that what you say can change everything. One wrong line, and a mission takes a completely different turn. One bold choice, and suddenly a character becomes your ally or your enemy. Dialogue in Cyberpunk 2077 isn’t just conversation; it’s the heart of the story. In this blog, we’ll break down the key dialogue choices that truly shape your journey through Night City.
A Kiss You Didn’t See Coming:
During the quest Dazed and Confused, Mr. Hands assigns you to rescue BD star Lena Molina. But things take a wild turn when it’s revealed Lena is actually a guy named Tulle whose mind is totally fried. Normally, you’d recruit the real Lena Molina to help save Tulle’s struggling BD shop. But if you decide to shoot the store owner on sight, you unlock a bizarre alternate ending.
Once the store owner is gone, you’ll find Lena locked in a room. The code to free him? 1111. Not exactly high security. When you pop open the door, Lena offers a kiss as thanks, and you can actually accept it.
“After you, my lady. I knew I could count on you. Did what every true Lena Molina fan would do. Pucker up, sweet cheeks.”
Even Johnny Silverhand reacts to it with disbelief. It’s one of the funniest and most cursed endings in the game. But you can still reach this outcome without killing the shop owner immediately. If you wait until he walks upstairs and then act, Tulle will still escape, leading to a tense exchange before he leaves.
“Congratulations, loser. You get one free ticket to having the crap kicked out of you by my boys.”
“It’s nothing personal. Gig’s a gig.”
“Here’s a gig for you. Get the hell out of my store.”
Later, Mr. Hands sends a message asking how it went. You tell him about freeing Tulle and the awkward kiss. His reply?
“A wealth of information that I neither need nor desire. Return to work, please.”
Only in Night City.
When Rogue Remembers Dogtown;
If you’ve completed Phantom Liberty before meeting Rogue in Ghost Town, you can unlock unique dialogue that ties the DLC into the base game. If you betrayed Songbird and helped Reed take down a Maxtac convoy, V will casually bring it up during mission planning.
“Might need a dusty loc’s help, might not. No stranger to risky ops like these, though. Maxtac convoy ambush in Dogtown. Word made it back here about that?”
Rogue catches on quickly.
“That was you.”
“Partner and I took out an entire psycho squad.”
It’s a sharp little callback that gives the dialogue extra edge. Rogue doesn’t need to know how messy that mission really ended. At least this time, you’re just tracking a “Swedish douchebag in a suit” instead of a blackwall-warped husk.
Anders Helman and the Blackwall Connection:
If you caught Anders Helman after completing Phantom Liberty, his conversation hits differently. When V mentions Songbird’s modifications to the relic, Helman gets unsettled fast.
“Ain’t just about Silverhand anymore. Rogue Algos from beyond the Blackwall flipped new switches within the relic.”
“What? How could that be?”
Helman admits he doesn’t fully understand Blackwall or what might have crossed through it.
“It is terra incognita to me. Whatever lies behind it must remain there, at all costs.”
A rare moment of honesty from a man usually too scared to tell the truth.
Meeting Panam Without Picking Up the Phone:
Normally, to meet Panam in Ghost Town, you have to call her first. But if you already know where her car is parked, you can skip the call completely and meet her face-to-face.
“You Panam? I’m V.”
“Yes. And you come recommended by Rogue.”
“I’m not party to the grief between you and Rogue. Here about something else.”
It’s a small but satisfying twist that makes the encounter feel more organic, as if V already knows how to navigate Night City’s tangled network of mercs and outlaws.
Lizzy Wizzy’s Hidden Lines:
If you meet Lizzy Wizzy during Phantom Liberty before her side quest Violence, she’ll have unique dialogue when you later see her at the No-Tell Motel.
“Saw you at the Black Sapphire. Hell of a gig you put on.”
“Listen, I don’t generally brag about visiting that place. So, our little secret, okay?”
Just another layer of mystery to one of Night City’s most fascinating celebrities.
Throwing Blue Moon’s Attacker Off the Roof:
During Every Breath You Take, Blue Moon asks you not to harm her stalker. But if you ignore her and toss the stalker off the building, the reaction is priceless.
“Holy crap, V! Have you lost your mind?”
“Me? No. But she did. If we gave her up to the police, she’d eventually walk free.”
Blue Moon eventually calms down and thanks you anyway.
“Okay, you’re right. Thank you for everything. I’ll transfer your eddies soon.”
Cold justice in a cold city.
Calling Out Wakako for Unpaid Eddies:
If you never collected your reward for rescuing Sandra Dorset, you can bring it up later when meeting Wakako with Takemura.
“Let’s start with the eddies you already owe me. Sandra Dorset’s job.”
“Weren’t in any rush to collect before. Surely you can wait a little longer.”
Even Takemura gets impatient.
“B, now is not the time.”
Classic Night City timing.
When You Bail on Meredith Stout;
If you side with Meredith in The Pickup and she later invites you to the motel for a one-night stand, you can bail at the last second. Her reaction?
“Running away. That’s rich.”
Later, she texts you furiously.
“You’re wasting my time.”
And that’s it. The door to her room stays locked forever. No second chances.
Sparing Kurt Hansen:
If you betray Songbird in Firestarter and fight Kurt Hansen, you can spare him by letting the finisher timer expire. Later, Mr. Hands sends you a message.
“Kurt Hansen has given up the ghost while in the hospital. Unsurprisingly, all cameras malfunctioned at once while the guard went for a smoke.”
Looks like someone else made sure Hansen didn’t stay alive for long.
A Tragic Choice in Dogtown:
In Dogtown Saints, you rescue a ripperdoc trapped by scavs. He’s being held by a woman named Na. Normally, you’d kill her, but if you wait, the scene unfolds differently. Na’s brother, Gasper, has already died, and the doctor admits he used his implants to help other patients.
“You won’t lay a goddamn finger on him. Give me my brother now.”
“No.”
When the truth hits, Na breaks down beside her brother’s body.
“Leave us now, please.”
A rare, somber moment of humanity in Dogtown’s brutal streets.
When You Abandon Reed:
If you run away during the Maxtac ambush in Phantom Liberty, Reed loses it.
“What the hell are you doing, V? Get back here! Coward! Traitor!”
If you help him but bail before reaching Songbird, he sends you a cold message:
“Get lost and stay lost. This mission isn’t your concern anymore.”
Night City doesn’t forgive deserters.
Giving Your Medal to a Hobo:
If you side with Reed and capture Songbird, President Myers awards you a medal. Reed tells you Songbird once gave hers away to a homeless man. You can do the same.
“Here, take it.”
“Looks like it’s worth a ton.”
“Not worth a damn to me anymore.”
Once given, it’s gone forever, a small, haunting echo of Songbird’s story.
Failing to Stall at Konpeki Plaza:
During the heist, T-Bug tells you to stall the receptionist. But if you just stay silent, chaos follows.
“What the hell, V? I said stall.”
“Sorry, I just blanked.”
T-Bug ends up doing the talking, and the whole exchange becomes a comedy of errors before the mission even starts.
Shooting the Maelstrom Patient:
In the Hippocratic Oath, if you decide to kill the patient before the doctor finishes treatment, she’s horrified.
“What have you done? That was my patient.”
“Just doing my job. Getting you out of here.”
It’s a grim reminder that in Night City, even mercy looks violent.
Mistaken Identity with Takemura’s Doppelganger:
During Phantom Liberty, you can meet Takemura’s doppelganger, a famous late-night comedian. If you later bring it up, things get awkward fast.
“Hideihino, the man, the legend in the flesh.”
“B, we should go in now.”
“Better crap.”
Takamura is clearly humiliated. Alternatively, you can play along and deflect the joke, saving his pride, barely.
Padre’s Street Justice:
Remember that Sixth Street thug who pulled a gun on Padre in the prologue? Later, you can find his body in Haywood with a shard revealing Padre’s vengeance.
“He pulled iron on you.”
“He did, and he will pay for doing so.”
Turns out Padre doesn’t issue empty threats. He keeps his streets clean, one corpse at a time.
Closing Thoughts:
From awkward kisses to tragic moral dilemmas, Cyberpunk 2077 proves how small choices ripple through its world. These secret dialogues show that beneath the chrome and carnage, there’s always another layer of story waiting to be uncovered.
Night City doesn’t just reward skill, it rewards curiosity. Every word, every choice, every line of dialogue, it all counts.
FAQs:
1. Do dialogue choices in Cyberpunk 2077 really change the story?
Yes, many dialogue choices can alter missions, relationships, and even endings. Some lines unlock hidden scenes, new interactions, or alternate quest outcomes.
2. Can I replay missions to see different dialogue outcomes?
You can reload earlier saves to test other dialogue options. Since Cyberpunk 2077 autosaves often, it’s smart to keep a manual save before major conversations.
3. What are some of the most surprising hidden dialogues in the game?
Moments like the kiss in Dazed and Confused, Rogue’s Dogtown references, or Lizzy Wizzy’s secret lines are examples of rare dialogue branches players can easily miss.
4. Do choices from Phantom Liberty affect the base game?
Yes, completing Phantom Liberty before certain quests changes later dialogues. Characters like Rogue, Helman, and Lizzy Wizzy react differently based on your DLC decisions.
5. Are there moral consequences for dialogue choices?
Absolutely. Some decisions lead to mercy, betrayal, or death. Choices like sparing Kurt Hansen or throwing Blue Moon’s stalker off the roof affect tone, reputation, and story immersion.
6. How can I find more hidden dialogue scenes?
Explore every conversation fully, revisit characters after key missions, and try alternate responses. Cyberpunk 2077 rewards curiosity with new dialogue, lore, and emotional depth.