Reimagining Cyberpunk 2077: The Unseen Potential of Saving Evelyn Parker

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In the game Cyberpunk 2077, Evelyn Parker‘s character arc is both heart-wrenchingly well-constructed and disappointingly conclusive. Initially, she plays a crucial role in the heist plotline, engaging players emotionally beyond mere interest in the relic. However, once she is given to Fingers and left traumatized with no hope of recovery, the game leaves little room for speculation about her future.

If only that door hadn’t been closed, I could have reached her sooner, before the tragic events of the brain damage and the flatline. In that case, Evelyn might have evolved into a pivotal character in Cyberpunk 2077, not just emotionally significant, but functionally crucial. Her salvation would have reshaped side quests, influenced faction dynamics, and potentially redefined the climax. After all, she was well-connected with the Voodoo Boys, possessed advanced braindance technology, and was more than just a mere pawn for fixers.

Evelyn Could’ve Been V’s Best Ally (Or Greatest Threat)

In the gritty world of Cyberpunk 2077, I, Evelyn Parker, was a renegade gamer striving for power amidst Night City’s most turbulent factions. If I had been saved early on, I could have been woven into various storylines: sabotaging NetWatch, betraying Wakako, or even aiding V in bypassing Brigitte’s barriers. My abilities, however, were rarely utilized to their full potential, so if I were still around, it would have opened up side quests for V. These quests could have involved crafting custom BDs, allowing me to help V simulate heists or infiltrations without resorting to violence. Instead, V was often left with only brute force as an option.

In addition, there’s a risk that Judy Alvarez’s loyalty could shift based on circumstances, which could lead to tension with Evelyn. If Evelyn continues to pursue her ambitions without restraint, their conflict may intensify. This situation would also cause V to reconsider his allegiance between the idealist and the pragmatist. Furthermore, it’s possible that Evelyn has switched sides, aligning with Arasaka for protection or revenge. This move increases the possibility of a significant betrayal as the final stages approach. In fact, V may have even supported her survival, only to see her turn against him.

It Would Also Trigger Functional Divergence in the Game’s Core Loop

From a functional perspective, if Evelyn had survived, it could’ve opened up innovative strategies for tackling crucial operations. Her extensive technical expertise combined with a personal grudge made her an ideal candidate to provide V with access to alternative infiltration methods, covert missions, or even surveillance through the BD relay networks of Cyberpunk. This would introduce significant tactical shifts without necessitating major modifications to the map or AI behavior. Evelyn could essentially function as a quasi-fixer or ghost netrunner, offering players who rescued her exclusive mission paths that aren’t accessible otherwise.

Saving Evelyn Could’ve Been the Moral Test Before the Ending

If managed skillfully, Evelyn could serve as the initial examination of player influence. For example, a player might choose to rescue her, altering the course of the story, or decide to leave her behind, feeling the silence from Judy more deeply each time. It could also intensify the Johnny-V conflict, as one seeks chaos and the other grapples with its consequences. Evelyn essentially reflects the player’s actions, so her survival could be used to gauge V’s empathy, strategic thinking, and foresight, well before Hanako’s scheme or the Aldecaldos are even introduced.

Having Evelyn alive would not merely add another character to the game; it would introduce tension, variety, and a rewarding twist. She could redefine side missions, upset power structures within factions, and even influence Johnny’s perception of V. In essence, reviving this damaged woman might have rooted the narrative in something uncommon even in Night City of Cyberpunk: a hope that comes with consequences.

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2025-05-01 05:35