Main Characters of Night City
Night City is home to a diverse cast of characters, many of whom play significant roles in V’s journey. As the protagonist, V is a mercenary whose story centers around a biochip that embeds Johnny Silverhand’s digitized consciousness into their brain. V’s appearance, gender, and backstory (via three Lifepaths) are customizable by the player.
Johnny Silverhand, a deceased rockerboy and musician, becomes a cybernetic ghost residing within V’s mind. Voiced by Keanu Reeves, Johnny’s presence forces V to confront choices regarding the Arasaka Corporation.
Jackie Welles is V’s partner and fellow mercenary, joining V on many jobs. He meets V early in the game, and they are both later recruited by Dexter DeShawn for a heist involving Yorinobu Arasaka’s biochip.
Goro Takemura is Saburo Arasaka’s former bodyguard. After the events of “The Heist,” Goro becomes a wanted criminal and teams up with V to seek justice for Saburo Arasaka’s death.
Dexter DeShawn is a fixer in Night City, acting as an intermediary between mercenaries and clients. He recruits V and Jackie for a major job.
Other important figures include Yorinobu Arasaka and Saburo Arasaka, key members of the powerful Arasaka Corporation, and Alt Cunningham, a significant character in Johnny Silverhand’s past. Adam Smasher is also a prominent antagonist.
Phantom Liberty Characters
The Phantom Liberty expansion introduces a new set of characters as V embarks on a spy adventure. These characters become accessible after completing the “Tapeworm” main job in the base game.
Key characters introduced in Phantom Liberty include:
- Rosalind Myers
- Songbird (Song So Mi)
- Solomon Reed
- Alex
- Kurt Hansen
- Mr. Hands
- Aurore Cassel
Romance Options
Cyberpunk 2077 offers several potential romance options, each with specific requirements regarding V’s body type and voice. These relationships often develop through specific side jobs.
- Judy Alvarez: To romance Judy, V needs a feminine voice and body type. Players typically meet Judy in the “The Information” main job, and the romance can begin during the “Pisces” side job.
- Panam Palmer: To romance Panam, V needs a masculine body type. Panam is introduced in Act 2’s “Ghost Town” main job, and her romance can be initiated during the “Riders on the Storm” side job.
- River Ward: To romance River, V needs a feminine body type. River is introduced in Act 2’s “I Fought The Law” side job, with the romance progressing during the “Following the River” side job.
- Kerry Eurodyne: To romance Kerry, V needs a masculine voice and body type. Kerry is introduced in an Act 2 side job called “Holdin’ On,” and the romance can develop in the “Boat Drinks” side job.
While not a full romance, Meredith Stout offers a brief encounter if V sides with her during “The Pickup” mission.
Other Notable Characters
Beyond the main story and romance options, Night City is populated by many other individuals who contribute to the world and V’s experience. These include fixers, vendors, and various quest givers.
Some of these characters include:
- Viktor Vektor: A ripperdoc V frequently interacts with.
- Misty Olszewski: A close acquaintance of Jackie Welles.
- Royce: A leader within the Maelstrom gang.
- Evelyn Parker: A braindance actress involved in “The Heist.”
- T-Bug: A netrunner assisting V and Jackie early in the game.
- Delamain: An advanced AI taxi service.
- Rogue Amendiares: A legendary former mercenary and club owner.
- Mitch Anderson: A member of the Aldecaldos nomadic clan.
- Wakako Okada: A fixer in Westbrook.
- Placide: A high-ranking member of the Voodoo Boys gang.
- Maman Brigitte: Another key figure in the Voodoo Boys.
- Sandayu Oda: Hanako Arasaka’s bodyguard.
- Hanako Arasaka: Saburo Arasaka’s daughter.
- Anders Hellman: An Arasaka scientist.
This extensive cast helps bring the world of Cyberpunk 2077 to life, offering a range of interactions and storylines for players to explore.
FAQ
Who is the main character in Cyberpunk 2077? The main character is V, a mercenary whose story is central to the game’s plot. V is customizable by the player, including gender, appearance, and backstory.
Who voices Johnny Silverhand? Johnny Silverhand is voiced by actor Keanu Reeves.
Can you customize V’s gender? Yes, V’s gender is player-determined, and their appearance is fully customizable.
Which characters can V romance in Cyberpunk 2077? V can romance Judy Alvarez, Panam Palmer, River Ward, and Kerry Eurodyne, with specific body type and voice requirements for each. A brief encounter is also possible with Meredith Stout.
When do you meet the Phantom Liberty characters? Characters from the Phantom Liberty expansion are introduced after completing the “Tapeworm” main job in the base game.