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Cyberpsycho Sighting: Bloody Ritual

Investigate a grisly ritual scene in Northside and neutralize the cyberpsycho Zaria Hughes for Regina Jones.

RoleOptional cyberpsycho investigation mission
Statusavailable
Importancesupporting
RewardEurodollars and experience-related progression from Regina Jones after reporting the sighting.
TimeShort combat-focused side mission
  • Mission typeOptional
  • DistrictWatson
  • AreaNorthside
  • Primary contactRegina Jones
  • TargetZaria Hughes
  • Combat profileClose-range cyberpsycho
  • Non-lethal completionPossible
  • DifficultyHard

This mission does not have a fixed recommended level shown here; its practical difficulty depends on V's equipment, build, and progression.

Key takeaways

Keep the investigation and combat objectives separate: inspect the scene first, then prepare for a close-range cyberpsycho encounter.

  • Search before engaging The ritual site contains investigation evidence and shards. Move around the scene and interact with readable objects before committing to the fight, because combat can make it harder to revisit the area safely.
  • Expect close-range pressure Zaria Hughes is most dangerous when she reaches V. Keep an escape route open, use the surroundings to break her approach, and avoid standing still while relying on a single attack pattern.
  • A non-lethal finish is possible Cyberpsycho Sighting missions can be resolved without killing the target. Use controlled damage and stop attacking once Zaria Hughes is incapacitated if you want the non-lethal outcome.
  • The report is part of the mission The encounter is not fully concluded when the cyberpsycho falls. Contact Regina Jones afterward so the sighting is formally closed and its reward can be received.

Cyberpsycho Sighting: Bloody Ritual

Cyberpsycho Sighting: Bloody Ritual is an optional investigation for Regina Jones that takes V to a bloodstained site in Northside, Watson.

The mission begins at a disturbing scene surrounded by bodies and evidence of a ritual. The immediate task is not simply to rush toward the target: the area contains clues that establish what happened and can help V understand the encounter before the cyberpsycho attacks. Searching the site carefully is useful because shards and readable evidence are easy to overlook during the opening exchange.

The cyberpsycho associated with this sighting is . She is a close-range threat, so the fight rewards players who control distance, use cover intelligently, and avoid letting her dictate the pace of the encounter. The battlefield is more open than a normal interior room, but the clutter and surrounding structures can still obstruct movement when V is trying to evade a sudden rush.

After Zaria Hughes has been neutralized, V must contact Regina Jones and report the result. Cyberpsycho Sightings generally support a non-lethal resolution, and Bloody Ritual can be completed without killing the target. The mission is therefore also a useful early lesson in how Cyberpsycho Sightings combine environmental investigation, a dangerous single-target fight, and a remote debrief.

Where this sits

InvestigationInspect the ritual site
EngagementNeutralize the cyberpsycho
DebriefReport to Regina Jones
  1. 1Reach the Northside siteapproachTravel to the marked location in Watson.
  2. 2Examine the evidenceinvestigationSearch the scene before or around the combat encounter.
  3. ●Neutralize Zaria HughescombatComplete the cyberpsycho encounter.
  4. 4Send the reportdebriefContact Regina Jones after the fight.

Bloody Ritual follows the standard Cyberpsycho Sightings structure: investigate, survive the encounter, and submit the report.

Requirements

The mission is accessed through Regina Jones's Cyberpsycho Sightings work and is intended to be attempted once the sighting appears on V's map.

  • RequiredCyberpsycho Sightings accessProgress far enough for Regina Jones to begin offering Cyberpsycho Sightings. The exact unlock point can vary with the player's early-game progression.
  • RequiredAccess to NorthsideV must be able to travel to the marked location in Northside, Watson.
  • RecommendedCombat preparationBring healing items and a weapon or cyberware setup that can handle a mobile close-range opponent.
  • OptionalNon-lethal setupIf preserving the non-lethal outcome matters, avoid damage sources that can continue harming an incapacitated target and stop attacking when the fight ends.

Objectives

  1. Go to the cyberpsycho sighting in NorthsideFollow the mission marker into the marked area in Watson.
  2. Investigate the ritual siteExamine the bodies, surroundings, and available readable evidence before leaving the scene.
  3. Neutralize the cyberpsychoDefeat or incapacitate Zaria Hughes during the encounter.
  4. Read the evidence you recoverReview shards or other readable clues found at the site when the mission provides them.Optional
  5. Send a report to Regina JonesUse the phone contact objective after the combat encounter to complete the assignment.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Go to the cyberpsycho sighting

    Travel to the marked site in Northside

    Open the mission tracker and follow the objective to the cyberpsycho sighting in Northside, Watson. Approach the perimeter carefully rather than sprinting directly into the center, since the scene is designed to lead into an ambush-style combat encounter.

    Location: Northside, Watson

    TipArrive with healing items and ammunition ready; the mission changes quickly from investigation to combat.

  2. 02

    Investigate the ritual site

    Survey the ritual scene

    Walk around the bodies and surrounding evidence before committing to the next objective. Look for interaction prompts on the ground and nearby objects, because the readable clues are part of the investigation and may be missed if V immediately attacks the target.

    Location: Ritual site in Northside

    Watch outDo not assume that the first visible body or clue is the only evidence at the location; search the scene instead of leaving as soon as the first prompt is completed.

  3. 03

    Read the evidence

    Read the recovered shard evidence

    Open and read any shard recovered from the site rather than treating it as ordinary loot. The text provides context for the ritual and contributes to the mission's investigation, even though it does not replace the need to deal with the cyberpsycho.

    Location: Ritual site in Northside

    TipUse the shard menu immediately after looting if you want to keep the story details organized before the fight becomes hectic.

  4. 04

    Prepare to neutralize the cyberpsycho

    Prepare the battlefield

    Before engaging Zaria Hughes, identify the objects and open lanes that can help V retreat or circle around the area. Keep enough space to react to a sudden melee rush, and avoid trapping V against debris or the edge of the encounter zone.

    Location: Ritual site in Northside

    Watch outA close-range cyberpsycho can punish a stationary build; do not begin the fight while V is reloading, healing, or standing in a corner.

  5. 05

    Neutralize Zaria Hughes

    Engage Zaria Hughes

    Start the encounter and focus on surviving her approach rather than trading damage without movement. Use cover where it blocks her route, reposition when she closes the gap, and attack during the openings created after her advance or missed strike.

    Location: Ritual site in Northside

    TipRanged weapons, quickhacks, and mobility tools can all help create distance, but the safest choice is the one V can use consistently while moving.

  6. 06

    Neutralize the cyberpsycho

    Finish the encounter without an accidental kill

    If you are pursuing a non-lethal completion, reduce Zaria Hughes's health carefully and stop attacking once she is incapacitated. Avoid continuing damage from explosives, burning effects, bleeding effects, or other lingering sources after the encounter appears to be over.

    Location: Ritual site in Northside

    Watch outA target that has fallen can still be killed by continuing damage, so lower your weapon and check the combat state before using another attack.

  7. 07

    Complete the investigation

    Search the area after the fight

    Once the encounter is over, revisit the immediate area and collect any remaining evidence or useful loot. This is the safest time to complete missed interactions, because the main threat has been removed and the investigation space can be examined without active pressure.

    Location: Ritual site in Northside

    Missable
  8. 08

    Send a report to Regina Jones

    Contact Regina Jones

    Use the phone objective to send Regina Jones the report once the evidence and encounter objectives are complete. Wait for the mission completion response before leaving the district if you want to confirm that the reward has been issued.

    Location: Phone contact with Regina Jones

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Bloody Ritual uses the recurring format. The location is both an investigation space and an arena, which means V has to divide attention between reading the scene and preparing for the fight. The evidence is not merely decorative: inspecting it gives the mission its investigative shape and can reveal context that is absent from the combat objective.

The encounter is built around pressure at close range. The most reliable general response is to maintain an escape route, create separation when advances, and use attacks that do not leave V committed for too long. Cover is helpful when it interrupts the approach, but it should not be treated as permanent safety because a mobile enemy can force V out of a predictable position.

Non-lethal resolution is handled through damage discipline rather than a separate dialogue branch. A weapon or effect that causes continuing damage can undermine the intended outcome after the target has been incapacitated, so players seeking that result should avoid indiscriminate follow-up attacks and inspect the body only after combat has clearly ended.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The mission combines environmental storytelling with a focused combat encounter.
  • The open investigation area gives mobile builds room to reposition.
  • A non-lethal resolution supports players following Regina Jones's preferred approach to cyberpsycho cases.
  • The encounter can be approached with multiple combat styles rather than requiring one specific weapon.

Weaknesses

  • Close-range pressure can overwhelm V if the player stays stationary.
  • The scene's evidence is easy to overlook when the combat begins immediately.
  • Lingering damage effects can create an accidental lethal outcome.
  • The mission gives limited room for mistakes if V arrives under-equipped.

Best uses

  • Use the mission to practice movement, cover, and controlled damage against a single dangerous opponent.
  • Complete it when building Regina Jones's Cyberpsycho Sightings chain.
  • Treat the investigation as a reason to slow down before entering combat.

Phases

  1. 1

    Ritual-site investigation

    Starts: V enters the marked Northside area.

    The scene presents bodies and evidence before the main fight. Search the perimeter and interact with readable clues instead of rushing through the first objective.

    • Keep the mission tracker active so investigation prompts are not confused with ordinary environmental objects.
    • Use this phase to identify where V can retreat once the cyberpsycho appears.
  2. 2

    Close-range engagement

    Starts: The cyberpsycho encounter begins.

    Zaria Hughes applies pressure from close range and can punish a player who remains in one position. Reposition between attacks and use the environment to interrupt her approach.

    • Close-range assaultTell Zaria Hughes closes distance and commits to melee pressure.Answer Back away through an open lane, use cover to break the approach, and attack after she has committed.
    • Do not let the fight push V against the edge of the encounter area.
    • Use healing before V reaches critical health rather than waiting for a safe-looking pause that may never arrive.
  3. 3

    Neutralization and cleanup

    Starts: Zaria Hughes is defeated or incapacitated.

    The combat phase ends and the remaining investigation can be completed. Stop all lingering damage if you are seeking a non-lethal result, then collect evidence before contacting Regina Jones.

    • Check the area for missed shards or interaction prompts.
    • The phone report is the final administrative step and should not be skipped.

Boss encounter

  • Location
    Ritual site in Northside, Watson
  • Health
    Not specified

Treat Zaria Hughes as a close-range cyberpsycho rather than attempting to win by standing still and trading hits. Maintain distance when possible, use cover to disrupt her approach, and reposition whenever the battlefield starts to narrow. If pursuing a non-lethal result, avoid follow-up attacks and damage-over-time effects after she is incapacitated.

Rewards

  • Mission completion reward from Regina Jones
  • Evidence and loot available at the encounter site

Checklist

  • Reach the marked ritual site in NorthsideConfirm that the correct Cyberpsycho Sighting is active before entering the area.
  • Inspect the bodies and surrounding evidenceSearch the whole scene rather than stopping at the first interaction prompt.
  • Read the shard evidenceReview recovered shards from the mission inventory.
  • Keep an escape route openPrepare for a close-range engagement before triggering or accepting the fight.
  • Neutralize Zaria HughesDefeat or incapacitate the cyberpsycho.
  • Avoid lingering damage after incapacitationImportant for a non-lethal completion.Optional
  • Search for remaining evidence and lootReturn to the scene after combat.
  • Report to Regina JonesComplete the phone objective and verify mission completion.

Collectibles and secrets

  • 01
    Shard evidence

    Where: Around the ritual site in Northside

    Readable shard material can be found while investigating the scene. Search the bodies and nearby interaction points before leaving.

    Missable

Failure conditions

  • V is incapacitatedThe combat encounter fails if V's health reaches zero. Use healing and movement before the close-range pressure becomes overwhelming.
  • The target is accidentally killed during a non-lethal attemptContinuing attacks or lingering damage can turn an intended incapacitation into a lethal result. Stop attacking once the target is down.
  • The investigation is abandonedLeaving before completing the active objectives prevents the mission from being closed, even if V has already visited the location.

On failure

The game may preserve progress through its normal autosave and checkpoint behavior, but the exact reload point can vary. Manual saving before entering the encounter is recommended.

Rewards

  • Regina Jones mission reward
    Contact Regina Jones after the encounter to receive the completion reward.
  • Experience-related progression
    Completing the sighting contributes to V's normal mission and character progression.
  • Site loot
    The ritual area and defeated target can provide ordinary loot, with exact contents depending on the game state and V's interaction with the scene.

Characters in this mission

Aftermath

Send the report before moving on

Bloody Ritual remains active until V reports back to Regina Jones. Once the encounter and investigation are complete, use the phone objective to close the sighting and collect its completion reward.

Trivia

  • Bloody Ritual is one of Regina Jones's Cyberpsycho Sightings rather than a main-story mission.
  • The mission's title reflects the ritual imagery at the investigation site.
  • The activity combines a readable evidence trail with a single cyberpsycho encounter.
  • Players can approach the combat with different builds, but movement and damage control are especially important for this target.

Relationships

encounter

  • Zaria HughesCyberpsycho targetZaria Hughes is the cyberpsycho V must neutralize.

mission_series

  • Cyberpsycho SightingsPart ofBloody Ritual belongs to Regina Jones's Cyberpsycho Sightings activity.