New Switch 2 Players, Here Are 17 Essential Cyberpunk 2077 Side-Quests You Don’t Want To Miss

Essential Cyberpunk 2077 Side-Quests for New Switch 2 Players

Cyberpunk 2077 is a vast game with a lot to explore, and its side-quests can vary in quality. With the release of the game on the new Switch 2, here are 17 essential side-quests that you don't want to miss out on. These quests offer some of the best writing, character development, and action that the game has to offer.

1. Johnny Silverhand's quests: Chippin' In, Holdin' On, Second Conflict, A Like Supreme

Johnny Silverhand's quests are some of the most plot-critical missions that are somehow optional. These quests become available at the beginning of Act 3 and let Samurai frontman Johnny Silverhand take control of V's body to tie up some loose ends. Completing these quests will show you new sides of Johnny Silverhand and even unlock a new ending path.

2. Kerry Eurodyne's quests: Rebel! Rebel!, I Don't Wanna Hear It, Off the Leash, Boat Drinks

Kerry Eurodyne is a rocker boy and ex-right hand of Johnny Silverhand in the Samurai days. His quests explore the impact Johnny's left on those still alive in 2077, making for some of the best writing in the game. Completing these quests will also unlock a new ending path.

3. Judy Alvarez's quests: Both Sides, Now, Ex-Factor, Talkin’ ‘bout a Revolution, Pisces, Pyramid Song

Judy Alvarez is one of the few unambiguously good people in Night City, and her questline is some of Cyberpunk 2077's best introspective work. Completing her questline will offer insight into her fight for better working conditions for sex workers in the city, making for a memorable conclusion to a lovely character.

4. Panam Palmer's quests: Riders on the Storm, With a Little Help from My Friends, Queen of the Highway

Panam Palmer's questline uncovers a new ending in Cyberpunk 2077, opening up a new way of thinking for V. Completing these quests will offer a fresh perspective, allowing you to vibe with the Aldecaldos and see Night City and its values in a different light.

5. River Ward's quests: I Fought the Law, The Hunt, Following the River

River Ward's questline offers a break from Cyberpunk 2077's usual action, featuring a local mystery that weaves in and out of his family life. Completing these quests will uncover some horrifying Night City lore, making for a fascinating philosophical debate about law enforcement and corruption in the city.

6. Joshua Stephenson's quests: Sinnerman, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, They Won’t Go When I Go

Joshua Stephenson's questline follows a convicted murderer who wants to face execution by crucifixion, recorded in a Braindance for millions to experience. Completing these quests will offer a harrowing but rewarding hypothetical, offering a deeply philosophical debate about faith and morality.

7. Dream On

Dream On offers an introspective look into Night City's political systems, exploring the power dynamics behind the scenes of the city. Completing these quests will offer a grand conspiracy saga, hinting at larger forces working in the background of Night City that are fun to speculate about.

8. Gathering Delamain's children: Human Nature, Tune Up, Epistrophy, Don’t Lose Your Mind

Gathering Delamain's children features a collectathon questline, where each AI-powered cab has a distinct personality. Completing these quests will offer a layered understanding of the game's inherent worldview, including the role of AI in society.

9. The Ballad of Buck Ravers

The Ballad of Buck Ravers offers a break from Night City's usual action, focusing on the connections V and Johnny have with local musicians and their fandoms. Completing these quests will offer a charming and reflective look into the lives of the characters.

10. Killing in the Name

Killing in the Name explores how chatter on the internet can become a larger story worth reporting on. Completing these quests will provide a tongue-in-cheek tale of a journalist and the darker side of Night City's pop culture.

11. The Beast in Me

The Beast in Me offers a series of street races, delivering some lovely character work after the finish line. Completing these quests will offer a chance to get behind the wheel, test your driving skills, and enjoy some lovely story beats.

12. Brendan the sentient vending machine

Brendan the sentient vending machine offers a glimpse into the loneliness one can feel in a big metropolis. Completing these quests will provide a unique look into the life of a sentient vending machine and the people he interacts with.

13. Violence

Violence features android pop artist Lizzy Wizzy, voiced by Grimes, and explores the horrifying endgame corporations have in mind for people whose work they profit from. Completing these quests will offer a wild goose chase around Night City, leading to a shocking conclusion.

14. Happy Together

Happy Together offers a chance to speak reason to a disillusioned cop and reconcile him with his coworkers. Completing these quests will offer a heartfelt and sometimes tragic story, making for a rewarding experience.

15. Love Rollercoaster

Love Rollercoaster offers a chance to ride a roller coaster with Keanu Reeves. Completing these quests will offer a lighthearted and fun experience that's worth checking out.

16. Zen Master: Imagine, Stairway to Heaven, Poem of the Atoms, Meetings Along the Edge

Zen Master offers a meditative experience beyond Night City's chaos. Completing these quests will offer a tranquil Braindance, allowing V to relax before jumping back into the action.

These are just a few of the essential side-quests that Cyberpunk 2077 has to offer. With so many quests to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to prioritize. By completing these quests, you'll gain new perspectives, uncover new stories, and experience the best writing and character development that the game has to offer.