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Leave in Silence

A story mission in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that follows the events at Cynosure and brings V, Solomon Reed and Songbird to a decisive point.

RoleMajor story mission
Statusreleased
Importancemajor
  • GameCyberpunk 2077
  • ExpansionPhantom Liberty
  • Mission typeMain story
  • Primary focusDialogue and aftermath
  • Combat focusLimited
  • Branch dependenceHighAvailability and context depend on earlier Phantom Liberty choices.

No reliable mission-specific duration, enemy count or reward total is included because those details vary by route or are not verified.

Key takeaways

The mission is short on combat and long on narrative consequence. These are the points most useful to know before starting it.

  • This is a story-resolution mission Leave in Silence follows the Cynosure sequence and focuses on what V and Reed do with the situation they have created. Expect dialogue and staging rather than a conventional combat gauntlet.
  • Earlier choices matter The state of Songbird and the available context come from decisions in Firestarter and Somewhat Damaged. Leave in Silence does not reset those decisions.
  • Stay with the objective The mission's progression is linear. Follow Reed and the objective markers, and allow the conversations to finish before moving away from the current scene.
  • Its consequences extend beyond the mission Completing this sequence can lead into later Phantom Liberty and Cyberpunk 2077 ending-related content, depending on the route taken.

Leave in Silence overview

Leave in Silence is a late Phantom Liberty mission dealing with the consequences of the Cynosure operation and Songbird's fate.

Leave in Silence takes place after the Phantom Liberty storyline has committed V to Solomon Reed's side of the conflict. Rather than functioning as a conventional combat mission, it serves as a quiet transitional chapter in which the immediate danger surrounding Songbird gives way to a confrontation with the consequences of the operation. Its role is best understood as narrative resolution: the characters must decide what happens next after the events at Cynosure.

The mission centers on V, Solomon Reed and Songbird, with the Federal Intelligence Agency and the New United States of America remaining important parts of the surrounding situation. The exact emotional and practical context depends on the choice made earlier in Firestarter and on what V did during Somewhat Damaged. Those earlier decisions determine Songbird's condition and change the meaning of the conversations that follow.

Players looking for a large firefight or a conventional boss encounter should adjust their expectations. Leave in Silence is driven primarily by dialogue, movement through a contained area and the aftermath of a major story decision. The safest approach is to follow the active objective, listen to Reed's dialogue and avoid treating the mission as an opportunity to explore or grind for combat rewards.

Where this sits

Phantom Liberty storyLate-story branch
Cynosure aftermathCurrent mission
  1. 1Firestartermission
  2. 2Black Steel in the Hour of Chaosmission
  3. 3Somewhat Damagedmission
  4. ●Leave in Silencemission
  5. 5Who Wants to Live Forevermission

This mission belongs to the Phantom Liberty branch that follows Reed after the events surrounding Cynosure.

Requirements

Leave in Silence is route-dependent and becomes available only after the relevant Phantom Liberty story events.

  • RequiredReach the Reed branch of Phantom LibertyThe mission is associated with the storyline in which V continues working with Solomon Reed after the split in Firestarter.
  • RequiredComplete the preceding story sequenceThe mission follows the events of Somewhat Damaged, so it cannot be started as an independent side activity.
  • RecommendedKeep a recent saveBecause earlier choices affect Songbird's condition and the surrounding dialogue, a save before the preceding decision is useful if you want to compare outcomes.

Objectives

  1. Meet with Solomon ReedBegin the mission by going to the location marked by the objective and speaking with Reed.
  2. Follow the current objective through the aftermathThe mission advances through Reed's directions and the immediate situation involving Songbird.
  3. Complete the conversation and transitionRemain in the scene until the dialogue and mission update finish; the next story step is triggered from this resolution.

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Meet Solomon Reed

    Travel to the meeting point

    Use the objective marker to reach the location where Solomon Reed is waiting. This opening section is not a combat challenge, so there is no advantage in approaching with weapons drawn or detouring to search for enemies.

    Location: Dogtown

    TipMake a manual save before entering the meeting scene if you want to preserve the branch and review the dialogue later.

    Checkpoint
  2. 02

    Talk to Reed

    Speak with Reed

    Start the conversation and let Reed explain the immediate situation created by the Cynosure operation. The important information is delivered through dialogue, so avoid walking away from the marked interaction before the conversation has fully advanced.

    Location: Reed's meeting point

  3. 03

    Follow Reed

    Follow Reed through the scene

    After the conversation, follow Reed instead of trying to force a route through the surrounding area. The objective remains linear, and the mission can appear stalled if V leaves the active scene before Reed has completed his movement or dialogue.

    Location: Dogtown

    Watch outDo not treat the meeting area as a free-roam objective; remain close enough for the next conversation trigger to activate.

  4. 04

    Wait for Reed

    Wait for the next instruction

    The mission uses a pause in the action to let the characters discuss Songbird and the consequences of the previous mission. Stand near the objective marker and wait for the dialogue or mission update rather than attempting to skip ahead.

    Location: Dogtown

  5. 05

    Deal with the situation involving Songbird

    Resolve Songbird's situation

    The final discussion reflects the choices made in Firestarter and Somewhat Damaged. Choose dialogue according to the outcome you want to support, keeping in mind that this scene is part of the wider Phantom Liberty ending structure rather than an isolated conversation.

    Location: Dogtown

    Watch outThis is the mission's major narrative consequence point. Earlier branch decisions cannot be undone from inside Leave in Silence.

    Missable
  6. 06

    Complete Leave in Silence

    Finish the transition to the next story beat

    Complete the remaining dialogue and allow the mission-complete state to register. Once the scene ends, check the journal and phone for the next available Phantom Liberty objective instead of assuming that a new combat encounter will begin immediately.

    Location: Dogtown

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Leave in Silence is structured as a narrative handoff rather than a conventional combat mission. Its progress is controlled by conversations, proximity to the active objective and scripted movement through the meeting area. If the mission does not advance, the most likely remedy is to return to Reed, stand inside the objective area and let the current exchange finish.

There is no verified mission-specific combat build, weapon setup or enemy counter that players need to prepare for. V can arrive with any normal loadout, but the practical priority is keeping the objective visible and making a manual save before the scene. The mission's difficulty comes from its route dependence and consequences, not from enemy damage or a boss fight.

The narrative context is inherited from the preceding branch. A player who wants a different result must return to a save before the relevant decision in Firestarter or Somewhat Damaged; replaying only the final conversation in Leave in Silence will not rewrite the earlier route.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • Provides a deliberate pause after the high-pressure Cynosure sequence.
  • Uses Reed and Songbird's situation to give earlier player choices visible narrative weight.
  • Keeps the mission focused on character decisions instead of adding an unrelated combat encounter.

Weaknesses

  • Offers little traditional gameplay for players expecting exploration, combat or loot.
  • Its availability and meaning are difficult to understand without remembering the choices in Firestarter and Somewhat Damaged.
  • The linear staging gives the player limited opportunity to alter events once the mission has begun.

Best uses

  • Play it as a story chapter immediately after the preceding Phantom Liberty mission.
  • Keep a save before the branch if you want to compare the consequences of earlier choices.
  • Listen to the complete dialogue before leaving each marked interaction.

Choices and consequencesEnding spoilers

  • Enter Leave in Silence after supporting Reed's route

    The mission proceeds through the Reed-centered aftermath of the Cynosure storyline and keeps the associated Phantom Liberty continuation available.

    Spoiler
  • Arrive with Songbird alive after the preceding branch

    The mission's dialogue and emotional context concern Songbird's condition and what the NUSA and Reed intend to do next.

    Spoiler
  • Arrive after Songbird's fate has already been decided in the preceding mission

    The same mission functions as a different kind of aftermath, with the conversation reflecting that earlier outcome rather than offering a fresh reversal.

    Spoiler

Checklist

  • Create a manual save before starting the meeting sceneUseful because the mission follows a branch-dependent sequence.
  • Read the current objective before moving away from ReedThe next trigger is tied to the active conversation and meeting area.
  • Let each conversation finish before exploringWalking away too early can make a scripted transition appear inactive.
  • Review the journal after the mission-complete notificationThe next Phantom Liberty objective may be a phone- or journal-led continuation.
  • Keep a save from before Firestarter or Somewhat DamagedA different outcome requires revisiting the earlier branch, not simply replaying this mission.Optional

Failure conditions

  • Leaving the active objective areaMoving too far from Reed during a scripted transition can delay the next dialogue trigger. Return to the objective marker and wait for the scene to continue.
  • Attempting to bypass the conversationThe mission advances through dialogue and scripted movement, so rushing ahead or trying to find an alternate entrance does not provide a shortcut.
  • Expecting this mission to repair an earlier branch decisionThe outcome established in Firestarter and Somewhat Damaged carries into Leave in Silence. A prior decision must be changed from an earlier save.

On failure

The mission is largely linear and dialogue-driven. Keep a manual save before the meeting if you want protection against route or dialogue mistakes.

Rewards

  • Story progression
    Completing Leave in Silence advances the Reed-centered Phantom Liberty storyline.
  • Access to subsequent objectives
    The mission can lead into later Phantom Liberty and Cyberpunk 2077 ending-related content, depending on the established route.

Characters in this mission

AftermathSpoilers

The mission's real consequence is carried forward

Leave in Silence does not resolve every implication of the Reed and Songbird storyline on its own. Its main function is to establish the consequences of the Cynosure branch and move V toward later story content. The exact aftermath depends on whether Songbird is alive and on the decision V made before this mission.

Trivia

  • The mission's title reflects its restrained, aftermath-focused tone rather than a combat objective.
  • Leave in Silence is an example of Phantom Liberty using a short transitional mission to give a major branch room to settle before the next story development.
  • Its narrative meaning changes substantially depending on whether the preceding route left Songbird alive or determined her fate.

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