The Heart-Wrenching Truth Behind Cyberpunk 2077's Saddest Quotes

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my awe for the breathtaking experience that is Cyberpunk 2077. From its immersive gameplay, stunning urban backdrop, and above all, its captivating narrative, this game has left an indelible mark on me.

The tale of Cyberpunk 2077 is a rich tapestry populated by complex and imperfect characters, each with their own agendas and lives that seldom unfold as expected. Take the protagonist V, a character grappling with a terminal illness, driven by an unyielding desire to cheat death itself.

In Cyberpunk 2077, V’s state serves as a driving force for their character as a battered and discarded mercenary in Night City. However, it’s not just V who experiences hardship. Over the numerous play hours, players may encounter some of the most heart-wrenching dialogues that resonate deeply, leaving lasting emotional impacts.

Spoilers ahead for Cyberpunk 2077

8. “See Ya in the Major Leagues, Jack.”

V Says Goodbye to His Best Friend, Who Died Before They Could Win Big

Mission: The Heist
Character: V
Performed by: Cherami Leigh / Gavin Drea

Parting ways with a friend can be challenging, but saying farewell to your best friend as they transition from this world? That’s an unimaginably tough ordeal for ‘V’. As they watch the glow of Jackie’s cheerful smile and sparkling eyes dim, their laughter-filled moments seem like distant memories. All that remains is a deafening silence as V sits in a car, painfully aware that their jovial friend is no longer around to bring laughter into their life. Jackie has left us, and with him, the life ‘V’ knew has come to an end too.

Before departing, V assures Jackie that they’ll persist in their journey as a mercenary, aiming to become an iconic figure of Night City, just like the legendary status Jackie had always dreamed for him. V vows to never waver or retreat, and promises to keep Jackie’s spirit alive.

7. “Well, That Way You’d Kill Two Souls. Is That What You Want?”

Misty’s Understanding That V’s Mind is a Shared Space Shows the Burden of a Terminal Illness

Mission: Playing for Time
Character: Misty Olszewski
Performed by: Erica Lindbeck

When V realizes that they’ve been resurrected due to the Relic in their brain, it’s nothing but trouble. The Relic hosts Johnny Silverhand, a rebellious rocker boy terrorist who forcefully takes control of V’s mind, effectively giving V an incurable mental illness. However, it’s usually Misty who offers insightful and thought-provoking comments, even during her own period of mourning for her deceased boyfriend, Jackie.

They are now bound by two souls.

6. “Second Chance… I Never Really Got It, Did I?”

Songbird’s Caged Between NUSA and the Rogue AIs of the Blackwall

Mission: Somewhat Damaged (Phantom Liberty)
Character: Song So Mi
Performed by: Minji Chang

The tale of Songbird intertwines significantly with V’s, as they both find themselves in situations where their lives appear to be forfeit. For V, the struggle is to lead a complete life free from the dominance of the Relic over their thoughts, while Songbird yearns for freedom from her NUSA handlers and the Blackwall Rogue AIs that threaten to erase her individuality by hijacking her mental identity.

If V chooses to deceive Songbird by helping Solomon Reed capture her, she won’t hold a grudge against this decision but will instead mourn the loss of her freedom. Songbird didn’t have another opportunity following NUSA’s protection. She was never permitted to live as an individual; rather, she was only seen as an agent with no escape route.

5. “I Just Want the World to Know I Was Here, That I Mattered.”

V’s Intimate Conversation with a Doll Shows Their Immense Fear of Death

Mission: Automatic Love
Character: V
Performed by: Cherami Leigh / Gavin Drea

The ambition of V to become an iconic mercenary in Night City lingers relentlessly, symbolizing a missed chance and serving as a stark reminder of the perils of chasing a dangerous dream. When it becomes clear that V’s life is nearing its end, they seek solace in the Clouds and confide their deepest anxieties to a Doll during an intimate moment, expressing their profound terror of death.

Instead of vanishing inconspicuously, V aspires to make an impact by connecting with others or undertaking notable endeavors. The thought of merely existing without leaving a trace in this world is a struggle shared by many, and V doesn’t shy away from acknowledging this vulnerability during moments of apprehension.

4. “Here? For Folks Like Us? Wrong City, Wrong People.”

Johnny Understands That Who He and V Are, And What This City Is, Will Kill Them

Mission: Nocturne Op55n1
Character: Johnny Silverhand
Performed by: Keanu Reeves

In simpler terms, Johnny Silverhand often appears to be quite pessimistic as a means of protecting himself from causing harm. Yet, deep down he yearns for a more hopeful outcome for everyone involved. However, Johnny realizes that for characters like him and V, living in a city such as this, a happy ending where they could peacefully retire was never an option. So, when speaking to V, who is relatively new to the hardships they face, he expresses, “Perchance I meant, perhaps… a more joyful finale… for all concerned.

In Johnny Silverhand’s tone, there’s a sense of empathy and tenderness towards V, for he refrains from being harsh or disrespectful, recognizing that life often doesn’t align with our expectations or dreams.

3. “I… ####, I Can’t Do This…”

Judy’s Intense Grief After the Loss of Evelyn and V is Heartbreaking

Mission: End Credits
Character: Judy Alvarez
Performed by: Carla Tassara

In the poignant finale of Cyberpunk 2077, one of the saddest lines originates from an alternate ending when your character, V, chooses self-destruction. The closing credits are overwhelmingly grim, as characters you’ve encountered during your journey share their sorrow through holographic messages. Among these, Judy’s message, if V was romantically involved with her, stands out as particularly poignant; she expresses her deep grief, too weak to move from her bed, seemingly submerged in her own tears.

In a sad turn of events, Judy had previously lost Evelyn Parker to suicide, and now she has lost someone named V. It’s distressing to contemplate the toll Night City has exacted from Judy, who richly deserves happiness. She struggles valiantly to express her feelings to V, but ultimately succumbs and ends the call, her words “I can’t do this” hinting at a sorrow much deeper than simply ending a phone conversation.

2. “G’night, Vincent/Valorie. Today Was a Good Day.”

Johnny’s Final Goodbye to V Shows Contempt in the Face of Death

Mission: Who Wants to Live Forever (Phantom Liberty)
Character: Johnny Silverhand
Performed by: Keanu Reeves

In the climax of the story, the Tower could be V’s final chance to survive, but it involves severing the connection with Johnny Silverhand. By this stage, they have formed a strong bond as friends, so V isn’t eager to part ways with Johnny. However, they both recognize that there is only one possible outcome. Johnny wants V to live fully and freely, and he wouldn’t stand in the way of that – even if deep down, he might secretly hope for an alternative solution.

Johnny doesn’t hold a grudge against V for their decision or dislike them, but instead, he fully comprehends and accepts his approaching second death. Johnny’s final words to V before everything concludes are heartrending, enough to bring tears to anyone’s eyes. Among all characters in the game Cyberpunk 2077, Johnny is the only one who addresses V by their real name. The fact that he views his last day as a good day shows that he’s content to have found a friend in the end, even amid such tragic circumstances.

1. “The Guy Who Saved My Life.”

V Confesses to Johnny That Despite His Meaningless Death, He Matters

Mission: Chippin’ In
Character: V
Performed by: Cherami Leigh / Gavin Drea

In their frantic search through the oil fields to recover Johnny Silverhand’s body for a funeral, neither V nor Johnny found any trace of him. All they discovered were remnants of debris and soil, which served as a harsh reminder to Johnny that his killers held no value for his physical form. There was no evidence suggesting he had ever truly existed beyond a few bitter memories from those he wronged and the adoration people continued to show in his music.

However, V managed to leave a lasting impression of Johnny at the oil fields by carving his initials there, and even delivered a heartfelt eulogy.

Johnny inquires about what V might pen on his tombstone, to which V could respond: “The man who rescued me.” This response catches Johnny off guard, causing his eyes to well up. He’s never encountered someone who trusted him so profoundly, a genuine friend who valued him, despite all the instances when Johnny had left V in difficult situations. Calling Johnny the man who saved V’s life is an emotional acknowledgement of Johnny and V’s relationship and a significant moment that strengthens their unbreakable bond.

2025-01-21 06:06

The Heart-Wrenching Truth Behind Cyberpunk 2077’s Saddest Quotes