# Why don't I get the secret ending in Cyberpunk 2077?

> You need a high relationship with Johnny Silverhand, then must wait about five minutes at the final choice before his secret-ending option appears.

The secret ending, "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," appears only if Johnny Silverhand's relationship with V is high enough. If it is, wait without choosing anything at the final decision on the rooftop at Misty's, and after about five minutes Johnny suggests a solo assault on Arasaka. If nothing happens after the wait, your relationship with Johnny was too low.

## How to unlock it

1. **Build Johnny's affinity.** Throughout the story, pick dialogue that is friendly to Johnny and respects his views. This is tracked invisibly, and players commonly say it needs to reach about 70%.
2. **Finish his side jobs.** Complete "Chippin' In" (including the ending at the oil fields) and "Blistering Love," the questline with Rogue. Choices in these quests weigh heavily on the relationship.
3. **Agree with him at key moments.** In conversations during main quests such as "Tapeworm," respond supportively rather than hostilely.
4. **At the point of no return**, on the rooftop with Misty, don't choose anything. Put the controller down and wait about five minutes.
5. **Accept Johnny's offer** when the new dialogue begins.

## Why it might not appear

- You rejected or insulted Johnny too often, or skipped his side jobs.
- You made a choice before the wait was over.
- You loaded a save made after the decision or are using mods that interfere with dialogue.

## Is it worth it?

The secret ending is a single, tough assault with no backup and no checkpoint, and dying ends the game. Save before the final decision so you can try other endings too.

## FAQ

**Can I still get it if I miss the requirements?**
Not on that save. You would need to load an earlier save and make different choices with Johnny.

**Is the secret ending available after Phantom Liberty?**
Yes. The base-game endings, including the secret one, remain, and the expansion adds a new ending of its own.

**Is the secret ending the best ending?**
It is the riskiest and most dramatic, but whether it is the "best" is up to you; all endings carry a bittersweet tone.

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