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Bloodsport

Bloodsport is a Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty gig in Dogtown in which V helps boxer Aaron escape the Animals and decide what to do about his former handlers.

RoleSide mission involving an escort through hostile territory and a final choice concerning Aaron's future.
Statusavailable
Importancesupporting
RewardMission-dependent outcome; exact item and currency rewards are unverified
TimeShort mission
  • GameCyberpunk 2077
  • ExpansionPhantom Liberty
  • Mission typeSide mission
  • SettingDogtown
  • FixerMr. Hands
  • Primary allyAaron
  • Core activityEscort and gang confrontation
  • DifficultyModerate

Exact mission rewards, encounter counts, and completion time are unverified.

Key takeaways

Keep these points in mind before starting Bloodsport.

  • Aaron is the mission's focus The gig is built around helping Aaron leave the Animals rather than simply clearing an enemy location. Keep him in mind when choosing dialogue and deciding how aggressively to proceed.
  • Expect close-quarters combat The mission's hostile spaces favor cover, controlled movement, and weapons that work well at short and medium range. Rushing ahead can leave Aaron exposed or draw several enemies into the same fight.
  • The ending is choice-sensitive A late conversation gives V an opportunity to accept or reject the Animals' arrangement. Save before the final decision if you want to compare the available outcomes.
  • The mission is part of Dogtown's gig network Bloodsport is associated with Mr. Hands and the broader Phantom Liberty activity in Dogtown, rather than with the main story's central objectives.

Bloodsport walkthrough and choices

Bloodsport is a Dogtown gig about getting boxer Aaron away from the Animals, the gang that trained and controlled him. The mission combines a tense approach with a close-quarters escape and a decision that determines whether V prioritizes Aaron's wishes or accepts the Animals' terms.

Bloodsport becomes available as part of Mr. Hands' work in Dogtown during Phantom Liberty. V is drawn into the problem through Aaron, a boxer who wants to break away from the Animals. The setup is more personal than a standard extraction: Aaron is not simply cargo, and his history with the gang affects the conversation that closes the job.

The practical objective is to reach Aaron, protect him while he moves through hostile territory, and get him to safety. The mission can be handled through combat or a more cautious approach, depending on V's build and the available route. Because the encounter takes place around gang-controlled facilities, cover, vertical movement, and short-range weapons are especially useful when the situation turns violent.

The important decision arrives after V has helped Aaron leave the immediate danger. The Animals make an offer connected to Aaron's past, creating a choice between allowing their arrangement to stand and refusing their terms. That decision changes the tone of the conclusion and can affect what Aaron receives from V's intervention, so players who want the most sympathetic outcome should read the final exchange carefully before confirming an option.

Where this sits

Accept the gigReceive the job through Dogtown's fixer network
Reach AaronFind the boxer and assess the situation
Get Aaron outMove through the hostile area and protect him
Resolve the offerChoose how to respond to the Animals
  1. 1Dogtown gig networkcategory
  2. ●BloodsportmissionCurrent mission

Bloodsport is a supporting Dogtown gig tied to Mr. Hands' work during Phantom Liberty.

Requirements

V must be able to access Dogtown and participate in the Phantom Liberty gig progression.

  • RequiredAccess to DogtownBloodsport takes place inside Dogtown, so the relevant Phantom Liberty content must be available before the gig can be played.
  • RecommendedA combat-ready buildThe mission can become a close-range firefight involving the Animals. Bring a weapon and cyberware setup that can handle sustained combat in confined spaces.
  • OptionalA recent manual saveThe final conversation can lead to different outcomes. Saving before the concluding decision makes it possible to revisit the choice.

Objectives

  1. Meet AaronLocate the boxer at the mission site and speak with him to learn why he needs V's help.
  2. Help Aaron leave the AnimalsProtect Aaron while moving away from the gang-controlled area. Combat may begin if V is detected or chooses a direct approach.
  3. Deal with the Animals' offerListen to the final proposal and decide whether to accept the arrangement or reject it in support of Aaron.
  4. Complete the gigFinish the conversation and allow the mission result to register before leaving the area.

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Reach the mission site

    Travel to the Bloodsport objective in Dogtown

    Follow the marked objective into Dogtown and approach the mission area without starting combat prematurely. The surrounding gang presence can make a direct entrance dangerous, so scan for cover, alternate approaches, and a way to separate enemies before speaking with Aaron.

    Location: Dogtown

    TipUse a recent save before entering the objective area if you want to test both a stealthy and a combat approach.

  2. 02

    Meet Aaron

    Find and speak with Aaron

    Locate Aaron inside the mission area and talk to him before pushing deeper into the facility. The conversation explains his connection to the Animals and establishes that the extraction is about more than simply defeating the guards in front of V.

    Location: The Animals' controlled facility

    Watch outDo not treat the first hostile room as the entire objective; the mission's later decision is tied to Aaron's situation and not just to clearing the entrance.

  3. 03

    Help Aaron escape

    Prepare the route out

    After the conversation, check the nearby space for cover and usable sightlines before moving with Aaron. A direct sprint can bring multiple Animals into the same engagement, while a slower advance gives V more opportunities to eliminate threats before they surround the boxer.

    Location: Inside the Animals' facility

    TipQuiet weapons, hacking, and disabling individual enemies can reduce the pressure on Aaron, but a straightforward firefight is also viable for a combat-focused build.

  4. 04

    Protect Aaron

    Fight through resistance if the extraction turns hostile

    When the Animals react, stay between the immediate threat and Aaron rather than chasing enemies into distant rooms. Prioritize opponents with clear lines toward the route of retreat, then use corners and doorways to prevent the group from attacking V and Aaron from several angles.

    Location: The facility's interior and exit route

    Watch outThe escort becomes harder if V advances too far ahead. Clear the next section before moving on so Aaron is not left in an exposed position during the transition.

  5. 05

    Get Aaron to safety

    Leave the immediate danger zone

    Continue guiding Aaron away from the gang-controlled area until the escape sequence is complete. Keep checking the objective marker after each encounter, because the safest route is determined by the mission objective rather than by every accessible side room.

    Location: Dogtown

    TipDo not spend time searching every room during the active escort. Finish the extraction first, then return only if the mission leaves the area accessible.

  6. 06

    Resolve the dispute

    Listen to the Animals' proposal

    Near the conclusion, the Animals present terms connected to Aaron's history with them. Let the full exchange play out before selecting a response; the wording makes clear whether V is endorsing their arrangement or standing with Aaron's attempt to leave.

    Location: The concluding meeting area

    Watch outThis is the mission's consequential choice. Make a manual save before the conversation if you want to see the alternative outcome without replaying the entire gig.

  7. 07

    Make the final decision

    Choose Aaron's outcome

    Select either the option that accepts the Animals' arrangement or the option that refuses it. The decision changes the immediate resolution of Aaron's story and determines how V's intervention is remembered by the people involved.

    Location: The concluding meeting area

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  8. 08

    Complete Bloodsport

    Confirm mission completion

    Finish the dialogue and wait for the gig to update before travelling away from Dogtown. Check the journal and rewards screen afterward, since leaving immediately can make it less obvious whether the final conversation has been registered.

    Location: Dogtown

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Bloodsport alternates between conversation-led progression and an escort-like combat sequence. Aaron is the mission's protected companion, which means the safest approach is to control the space around him rather than focus only on high-value targets at the far end of a room. Short bursts of movement from cover are generally safer than crossing an open area while enemies still have clear sight of the route.

The Animals' presence creates a natural contrast between stealth and direct combat. A stealth build can reduce the number of enemies V has to fight, while a loud approach gives a combat build room to use grenades, quickhacks, or weapon abilities to break up clustered opponents. Whatever the build, advance only after checking the next section and avoid leaving Aaron behind during a transition.

The final interaction is not a conventional boss encounter. Its importance comes from the dialogue choice rather than from a unique health bar or a special combat phase. Players seeking a particular narrative outcome should make a save before the meeting and read the options carefully instead of selecting the first response that appears to end the confrontation.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The mission gives a relatively small Dogtown job a personal focus through Aaron's attempt to separate himself from the Animals.
  • The escort structure makes positioning and threat control more important than simply running from one objective marker to the next.
  • The concluding choice gives the player a clear role in determining how V handles Aaron's relationship with the gang.

Weaknesses

  • The escort portion can feel less predictable when enemies remain alive behind or beside the route.
  • The mission's most meaningful consequence arrives late, so players who rush the final conversation may miss the significance of the available responses.
  • Exact reward details vary with the mission outcome and should be checked after completion rather than assumed in advance.

Best uses

  • Use Bloodsport to test a build that combines dialogue decisions with controlled close-quarters combat.
  • Approach it as a character-focused gig rather than a loot-clearing activity.
  • Create a save before the final exchange when comparing outcomes.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

  • Accept the Animals' arrangement concerning Aaron

    V allows the gang's proposed terms to stand. This resolves the immediate dispute according to the Animals' interests rather than fully supporting Aaron's attempt to break away.

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  • Reject the Animals' arrangement and support Aaron

    V refuses the gang's terms and gives Aaron the more sympathetic resolution. The conclusion reflects V's decision to prioritize Aaron's wishes over the Animals' claim on him.

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Checklist

  • Reach the Bloodsport objective in DogtownFollow the mission marker into the Animals' area.
  • Speak with Aaron before advancingHis conversation establishes the reason for the extraction.
  • Prepare for a close-quarters encounterEquip a loadout suited to confined spaces and mixed-range threats.
  • Keep Aaron protected during the escapeDo not run too far ahead while enemies remain active.
  • Make a manual save before the concluding meetingThis preserves access to the mission's alternative choice.
  • Choose how V responds to the AnimalsThe late dialogue determines the tone of Aaron's outcome.
  • Verify the gig has completedCheck the journal and rewards before leaving Dogtown.

Failure conditions

  • Aaron is incapacitated during the extractionThe escort section depends on Aaron reaching safety. Keep enemies away from him and clear threats before moving into the next exposed area.
  • V leaves the active objective areaTravelling too far away or abandoning the marked route can interrupt the mission. Return to the objective and resume the extraction rather than exploring elsewhere.
  • The final choice is confirmed without a saveThe concluding dialogue cannot be freely rewound after the outcome is registered. Make the manual save before starting the meeting, not after selecting a response.

On failure

The exact checkpoint behavior can vary by combat transition; manual saving before the final conversation is the safest way to preserve the choice.

Rewards

  • Gig completion reward
    Completing Bloodsport grants the normal reward associated with the gig, but the exact currency, item, and experience details are not verified here.
  • Choice-dependent resolution
    The final decision changes the narrative outcome involving Aaron and the Animals. Check the post-mission screen for the precise rewards granted by the selected result.

Characters in this mission

AftermathSpoilers

The final decision matters

Bloodsport ends with V deciding whether to accept the Animals' arrangement or reject it in support of Aaron. If Aaron's independence is your priority, choose the response that refuses the gang's terms; if you accept the offer, the mission closes on the Animals' conditions instead.

Trivia

  • Bloodsport uses a boxing-related premise to frame a conflict about control, loyalty, and leaving a gang behind.
  • The mission is one of the smaller character-focused jobs available through Dogtown's fixer activity.
  • Its decisive moment is a dialogue exchange rather than a traditional boss fight.

Relationships

characters

factions

  • AnimalsOpposing factionThe gang connected to Aaron's past and the mission's final dispute.

expansions

  • Phantom LibertyExpansionThe expansion containing Bloodsport.