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Dream On

Dream On is a Cyberpunk 2077 side mission in which V investigates a break-in at the Peralez residence and uncovers a hidden surveillance operation with political consequences.

RoleInvestigation-focused side mission involving Elizabeth and Jefferson Peralez, covert surveillance, and a choice about how much of the truth to reveal.
Statusavailable in Cyberpunk 2077
Importancesupporting
RewardExperience, eddies, and mission progression
TimeVariable
  • Mission typeSide mission
  • DifficultyModerate
  • Primary activityInvestigation
  • Combat focusLimited
  • Main locationPeralez residence
  • Key outcomeDialogue-dependent aftermath

Cyberpunk 2077 does not present this mission as a conventional boss encounter or a stat-driven challenge.

Key takeaways

Keep these points in mind before starting the investigation.

  • Search before leaving the apartment The early investigation is built around environmental clues. Use the scanner throughout the residence and inspect the security-related areas before following the next objective.
  • The mission is not a standard combat job Although the later pursuit can become dangerous, most of the mission is conversation, examination, and tracking. Rushing through dialogue or ignoring highlighted evidence can make the investigation harder to follow.
  • The final conversation matters V's disclosure to Jefferson changes the tone of the aftermath. Consider making a manual save before the final discussion if you want to examine the available outcomes.
  • Some questions remain unanswered Dream On deliberately leaves the full identity and scope of the force behind the surveillance unclear. The mission provides evidence and implications rather than a complete explanation.

Dream On overview

Dream On is a tense investigative side mission centered on the Peralez family and the possibility that their lives are being manipulated from outside their home.

The mission begins when Elizabeth and Jefferson Peralez ask V to investigate a security breach at their residence in North Oak. What first appears to be an attempted break-in becomes a much larger mystery as V examines the apartment, reviews security information, and searches for evidence that someone has been monitoring the family. The mission favors careful observation over a conventional combat approach, so scanning the environment and listening to the Peralezes is more important than simply clearing enemies.

V's investigation eventually leads beyond the apartment and into a pursuit connected to the surveillance operation. The trail reveals that the Peralezes' concerns are not limited to an ordinary intruder: someone has access to their private lives and appears interested in influencing what they believe and remember. The mission's unsettling tone comes from the contrast between the polished luxury of the apartment and the invasive technology hidden around it.

The conclusion takes place in a conversation with Jefferson Peralez after V has learned more than the family initially expected. V must decide whether to explain the full danger, soften or conceal the truth, or otherwise shape the information given to Jefferson. That decision affects the mission's immediate emotional aftermath and contributes to the later state of the Peralez storyline. The mission does not resolve every question surrounding the surveillance operation, which is part of its deliberate ambiguity.

Where this sits

PrerequisiteI Fought the Law
InvestigationPeralez residence
Surveillance trailFollow the evidence
AftermathSpeak with Jefferson Peralez
  1. 1I Fought the LawmissionPrevious Peralez-related mission.
  2. ●Dream OnmissionThe current investigation into the Peralez residence.
  3. 3Peralez storyline aftermathstorylineLater consequences depend on the information V gives Jefferson.

Dream On follows I Fought the Law and develops the Peralezes' ongoing political and personal storyline.

Requirements

Complete the preceding Peralez investigation and wait for Elizabeth Peralez to contact V before beginning the mission.

  • RequiredComplete I Fought the LawDream On is unlocked through the Peralez storyline after the events of I Fought the Law.
  • RequiredWait for Elizabeth Peralez's callThe mission becomes available when Elizabeth contacts V and asks for help with the incident at the residence.
  • RecommendedBring a combat-ready buildThe investigation itself is mostly non-combat, but the surveillance trail can lead into a moving-vehicle confrontation or pursuit.
  • OptionalCreate a manual save before the final talkThe closing conversation includes consequential information choices, so a save allows the aftermath to be revisited.

Objectives

  1. Meet Elizabeth and Jefferson Peralez at their residenceListen to their account of the security breach and enter the investigation area.
  2. Investigate the Peralez apartmentScan the residence and inspect the relevant security and surveillance evidence.
  3. Review the security informationUse the available security systems and recordings to reconstruct what happened.
  4. Follow the surveillance trailTrack the evidence outside the apartment and pursue the source connected to the monitoring equipment.
  5. Return to Jefferson PeralezReport what V discovered and choose how directly to describe the threat.
  6. Deal with the aftermathLeave the residence after the final conversation and accept the consequences of V's disclosure.

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Meet Elizabeth and Jefferson Peralez

    Meet the Peralezes at their residence

    Travel to the Peralez residence in North Oak and speak with Elizabeth and Jefferson. They explain that an intruder bypassed the apartment's security and that they want V to determine what happened rather than relying only on the guards' report.

    Location: Peralez residence, North Oak

    TipListen to both Peralezes before beginning the search; their descriptions establish why the security breach is unusual.

  2. 02

    Investigate the apartment

    Search the apartment with the scanner

    Move through the residence and scan objects associated with the break-in, security system, and unusual activity. The objective advances through investigation rather than by defeating a group of enemies, so check rooms carefully instead of heading straight for the exit.

    Location: Peralez residence

    Watch outLeaving the investigation area before examining the relevant evidence can make the next objective less obvious.

  3. 03

    Review the security system

    Inspect the security room

    Go to the apartment's security area and examine the systems there. The security material gives V a way to compare the official account with what the cameras and recordings actually show, moving the case from a suspected burglary toward deliberate surveillance.

    Location: Peralez residence security area

    TipUse the scanner on nearby equipment and interact with the available terminal or recording rather than treating the room as scenery.

  4. 04

    Find the surveillance source

    Follow the hidden evidence

    Continue scanning for the source of the surveillance after the security review. The mission directs V toward concealed equipment and a route leading out of the apartment, so follow cables, highlighted objects, and the objective marker instead of searching every decorative item.

    Location: Peralez residence and exterior access

    Watch outThe evidence is easy to miss if you sprint through the apartment; the investigation advances only after the relevant clues are examined.

  5. 05

    Follow the trail

    Reach the exterior surveillance trail

    Follow the route from the residence to the outside position associated with the monitoring operation. V discovers that the breach involved more than an intruder entering the apartment: the Peralezes were being observed through an organized setup positioned beyond their immediate living space.

    Location: Outside the Peralez residence

    TipKeep the scanner active when the route seems to end. The mission's important clue is connected to the surveillance equipment rather than to a normal loot container.

  6. 06

    Follow the surveillance vehicle

    Pursue the surveillance vehicle

    When the investigation identifies the vehicle connected to the operation, follow it through the city. Keep the target in sight and use the driving route shown by the objective rather than abandoning the chase to explore nearby streets.

    Location: Night City roads near North Oak

    Watch outAllowing the target to escape can fail the active pursuit. Avoid unnecessary detours and concentrate on staying behind it.

  7. 07

    Confront the surveillance operation

    Deal with the vehicle confrontation

    The pursuit can turn into a hostile encounter around the surveillance vehicle. Use cover and focus on the immediate threat before returning to the investigation; a build that can handle mobile or ranged enemies makes this section more forgiving.

    Location: Roadside pursuit area

    TipDo not spend time looting while the encounter is active. Secure the area first, then search for the information or equipment that confirms what the vehicle was doing.

  8. 08

    Talk to Jefferson Peralez

    Return to the Peralez residence

    After the chase and evidence collection, go back to the Peralezes and speak with Jefferson. The mission changes from investigation to disclosure here, and the dialogue reflects how much V has learned about the manipulation of the family's lives.

    Location: Peralez residence

    Checkpoint
  9. 09

    Decide how to report the truth

    Choose what to tell Jefferson

    Select V's response carefully during the final conversation. Telling Jefferson the full story gives him the most alarming version of events, while withholding or softening the information produces a different emotional response and later aftermath.

    Location: Peralez residence

    Watch outThis is the mission's consequential choice. A later reload is the practical way to compare outcomes without replaying the entire investigation.

  10. 10

    Complete Dream On

    Leave the residence and complete the mission

    Finish the conversation and exit the apartment after the report has been accepted. The immediate objective ends, but the Peralez storyline can continue to reflect the choice V made about the surveillance operation.

    Location: Peralez residence

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Dream On uses Cyberpunk 2077's environmental scanning as its main investigative mechanic. Important evidence is generally presented through objects, security equipment, recordings, or traces that can be highlighted with the scanner. The mission is more reliable when V examines the apartment methodically, because the objective progression depends on finding the relevant clues rather than simply reaching the next map marker.

The mission also shifts between contained investigation and open-road pursuit. During the driving section, the priority is maintaining visual contact with the surveillance vehicle and responding to the hostile encounter when it begins. The mission does not require a dedicated build, but ranged weapons, defensive cyberware, and a vehicle that is easy to control can reduce the risk of losing the target or being overwhelmed.

Dialogue is the final mechanic that matters. The player is not merely selecting a role-playing tone: V's account of what happened influences Jefferson's response and the later consequences of the Peralez storyline. The game intentionally keeps the larger conspiracy incomplete, so the most useful approach is to separate what V directly observes from what the characters infer.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The mission turns a domestic security incident into a broader conspiracy investigation without relying on a conventional dungeon structure.
  • The Peralez residence provides a focused space where scanning, recordings, and dialogue all contribute to the same mystery.
  • The final disclosure choice gives the investigation an immediate role-playing consequence rather than ending with a simple combat reward.
  • The contrast between the family's public political image and their private vulnerability supports the mission's unsettling tone.

Weaknesses

  • The investigation can feel unclear when a clue is visually subtle or when the player leaves an area before scanning everything relevant.
  • The vehicle pursuit is less forgiving than the apartment investigation because losing the target or being distracted by combat can interrupt the flow.
  • The mission leaves major questions unresolved, which may frustrate players expecting a complete explanation of the surveillance operation.

Best uses

  • Play it as a detective-style side mission between larger combat-heavy jobs.
  • Use manual saves before the final conversation when exploring different role-playing outcomes.
  • Treat the apartment search as an evidence-gathering sequence rather than a race to the next objective.

Choices and consequencesEnding spoilers

  • Tell Jefferson the full truth about the surveillance and manipulation

    Jefferson receives the most alarming version of V's findings and reacts with increased fear and suspicion. The later Peralez storyline reflects that he knows something is deeply wrong.

    Spoiler
  • Withhold or soften the truth when reporting to Jefferson

    Jefferson is spared the full explanation in the immediate conversation, but V knowingly leaves him without the complete picture. Elizabeth's response and the later state of the storyline differ from the full-disclosure path.

    Spoiler
  • Make a manual save before the final conversation

    This is not an in-game dialogue option, but it allows the player to compare the available aftermaths without repeating the investigation and pursuit.

Mission checklist

  • Complete I Fought the LawRequired progression into the Peralez storyline.
  • Answer Elizabeth Peralez's callThis starts the invitation to investigate the residence.
  • Speak with Elizabeth and JeffersonHear the account of the security breach before searching.
  • Scan the apartment's relevant evidenceDo not rely only on the objective marker.
  • Inspect the security area and recordingsThe security information is central to the investigation.
  • Follow the surveillance trail outsideContinue scanning when the apartment search points beyond the residence.
  • Keep the surveillance vehicle in sightAvoid detours during the pursuit.
  • Resolve the hostile vehicle encounterSecure the area before searching or continuing.
  • Return to Jefferson PeralezThe final report follows the pursuit.
  • Choose how much truth to revealThis affects the mission's aftermath.Optional
  • Create a save before the final dialogueUseful for comparing consequences.Optional

Failure conditions

  • Lose the surveillance vehicle during the pursuitThe driving section requires V to maintain contact with the target. Excessive detours, crashes, or stopping to explore can cause the pursuit objective to fail.
  • Die during the hostile encounterThe outdoor confrontation is the mission's main combat risk. Use cover and eliminate the immediate attackers before attempting to continue the evidence search.
  • Leave the investigation before finding the required cluesThe apartment sequence is objective-gated by evidence. If the mission does not advance, return to the security and surveillance areas and scan the remaining highlighted objects.
  • Choose a different final reportThis does not fail the mission, but it changes the aftermath. The disclosure decision is effectively irreversible without reloading an earlier save.

On failure

The mission can be made less frustrating by saving before the final conversation and by keeping a recent save before the driving pursuit.

Rewards and drops

  • Experience
    Completing the mission grants character progression experience.
  • Eddies
    The completed side mission provides a cash reward.
  • Peralez storyline progression
    The mission advances the ongoing relationship and political storyline involving Elizabeth and Jefferson Peralez.

Characters in this mission

AftermathEnding spoilers

The investigation does not end with a complete explanation

Dream On closes with V deciding how directly to confront Jefferson with the truth. Whatever V says, the mission leaves the larger surveillance operation partly unexplained and carries its consequences into the Peralez storyline. The important distinction is between what V has evidence for and what remains speculation by the characters.

Trivia

  • Dream On is structured more like a conspiracy investigation than a conventional combat assignment.
  • The mission's central tension comes from surveillance and manipulation occurring inside an apparently secure luxury residence.
  • The Peralez storyline uses the final report to make the player's handling of information part of the mission's outcome.
  • The title's meaning is connected to the uncertainty surrounding the Peralezes' perceptions, memories, and apparent reality.

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