While Cyberpunk 2077’s side quests offer a change of pace from the dystopian setting, the hidden quests are among the most creative in the game.
Despite releasing two years ago, there are quests in Cyberpunk 2077 that players new and old easily miss. Players will encounter various quests when exploring Night City, impacting the game's narrative or leading to unique moments. The more fulfilling moments are the side quests, aka side jobs in Cyberpunk 2077. These quests allow for different perspectives from the police of Night City to the average citizen.
[Warning: Spoilers for some Cyberpunk 2077 quests follow below.]
While it's easy to track and find typical side jobs in Cyberpunk 2077, some hidden ones are not only not marked on the map but also have hidden requirements. These quests range from comedic to heartbreaking and offer the best missions every player needs to complete in Cyberpunk 2077. Moreover, the quests have some of the most creative moments in the game, enhancing the narrative and gameplay.
These quests don't just offer another perspective to the world of Cyberpunk 2077, but they are also the easiest-to-miss jobs in the game. While the quest titled "Machine Gun" is marked on the map, it has a hidden requirement to progress. The quest titled "Bullets," after the song in the Cyberpunk 2077 teaser trailer back in 2013, is missable depending on the player's gameplay choices. Lastly, "The Highwayman" is the most secret quest, as it is not only started through a specific spot but requires some knowledge of Night City to navigate. By and large, these quests are some of the most creative in the game, which makes them all the more worth finding.
One Of Cyberpunk 2077's Most Hidden Quests Is "Machine Gun"
The steps to find the Machine Gun hidden quest are simple enough: find Cyberpunk 2077's talking pistol named Skippy, who has two modes: lethal and non-lethal. However, since the quest is in Heywood, the heart of Night City, players won't encounter this smart pistol until further into the game. Moreover, the hidden second half of the quest won't trigger unless the player has used Skippy to disable or kill 50 enemies.
"Bullets" Is An Easily Missable Hidden Quest In Cyberpunk 2077 With Easter Eggs
The quest titled Bullets is a completely missable hidden quest depending on whether or not the player is an avid clothing shopper. To trigger the quest, the player must speak to Zane Jagger, the clothing vendor of Jinguji in downtown Night City, a second time. With some tech skill, you can talk to the MaxTac officer about her Mantis blade arms, a small Easter egg referencing the original Cyberpunk 2077 trailer, and there's even a dialogue choice related to to joining MaxTac that doesn't seem to have any real effect. Jinguji will reopen after a few days, and V will get a discount for their trouble.
Cyberpunk 2077's "The Highwayman" Hidden Quest Requires Exploring Night City
Similar to Bullets, "The Highwayman" hidden quest requires a few specific actions before it starts. Moreover, players need to be prepared to trek across Night city as the quest takes full advantage of Cyberpunk 2077's big open world. The player must find and scan a bike near a weapons shop by the Petrochem dam in Rancho Coronado East, then look at a nearby photo to trigger the quest. Once the quest is started, the player must follow clues to specific spots in Night City to progress and ultimately get the secret bike, Nazare Itsumade, and solve the mystery of what happened to its owner.
Cyberpunk 2077 is filled with easter eggs and hidden quests that build on the player's experience. The "Machine Gun" quest features some of the funniest dialogue in the game. "Bullets," while serious, has its own fun nods for deeply invested Cyberpunk 2077 fans. However, The Highwayman quest is the crème of the crop when it comes to hidden quests relying on patience and the player's knowledge of Night City and patience. With a next-gen version of Cyberpunk 2077 on the horizon, the game is as stable as ever. Even despite a rocky launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has plenty to offer players, especially those curious enough to explore what Night City has to offer.
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