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M’ap Tann Pèlen

A main-story mission in Cyberpunk 2077 that brings V into contact with Placide and the Voodoo Boys in Pacifica.

RoleIntroduces V to the Voodoo Boys’ operation in Pacifica and sets up the group’s larger plan involving the Relic and cyberspace.
Statusavailable
Importancemajor
  • Mission typeMain story
  • Primary areaPacifica
  • FactionVoodoo Boys
  • Key contactPlacide
  • DifficultyModerate
  • Follow-upI Walk the Line

This mission has no confirmed numeric time, level or reward values in the supplied source material.

Key takeaways

Keep these points in mind before entering Pacifica.

  • Placide is your immediate point of contact The mission begins by establishing Placide as V’s guide and handler within the Voodoo Boys. Pay attention to his directions because the mission’s objectives are framed around his operation rather than a conventional contract.
  • Pacifica is hostile territory The Voodoo Boys control the area around the mission, but that does not make every location safe. Hostile groups and restricted spaces can turn a quiet investigation into a firefight if V ignores entrances, sightlines or nearby enemies.
  • The mission is part of a larger arc M’ap Tann Pèlen is not a self-contained side job. Its conclusion leads into the Voodoo Boys’ Pacifica sequence and supplies the context needed for the missions that follow.
  • Approach is flexible V can generally combine dialogue, hacking, stealth and combat while working through the objectives. The mission’s required story beats are fixed, but the route through danger is not.

M’ap Tann Pèlen overview

M’ap Tann Pèlen is the opening mission of Cyberpunk 2077’s Voodoo Boys storyline, taking V into Pacifica to meet Placide and establish the terms of the gang’s cooperation.

M’ap Tann Pèlen moves V’s investigation into the Relic beyond the polished corporate districts and into Pacifica, a largely unfinished part of Night City controlled by the Voodoo Boys. The mission is driven by a tense introduction to Placide, whose guarded attitude makes it clear that V is being treated as a useful outsider rather than a trusted ally. The setting, dialogue and objectives all emphasize that V is entering territory where local knowledge matters more than conventional authority.

The mission’s central task is to assist Placide with an operation connected to the Voodoo Boys’ network activity. V must follow his instructions, investigate the situation in Pacifica and report back, while Johnny Silverhand provides his usual skeptical commentary. The work is less about a single extended combat arena than about establishing the gang’s methods, meeting its key figures and showing how its interests intersect with V’s need for information about the Relic.

M’ap Tann Pèlen also functions as the gateway to the next stage of the Pacifica storyline. Completing it puts V on the path toward I Walk the Line and eventually Transmission, where the Voodoo Boys’ relationship with V becomes more consequential. The mission can be approached through dialogue, stealth or direct combat in its hostile areas, but the broad narrative progression remains the same regardless of play style.

Where this sits

Pacificа introductionMeet the Voodoo Boys and begin working with Placide
Voodoo Boys operationInvestigate the situation in Pacifica
Story continuationProceed to I Walk the Line
  1. 1Automatic LovepreviousThe preceding major investigation that directs V toward the Voodoo Boys.
  2. ●M’ap Tann PèlencurrentCurrent mission.
  3. 3I Walk the LinenextThe next major Pacifica mission.
  4. 4TransmissionnextA later mission that continues the Voodoo Boys storyline.

M’ap Tann Pèlen begins the Voodoo Boys portion of V’s search for information connected to the Relic.

Requirements

The mission becomes available as part of Cyberpunk 2077’s main story progression into Pacifica.

  • RequiredReach the Pacifica storylineContinue the main story until V is directed toward the Voodoo Boys and Placide in Pacifica.
  • RecommendedPrepare for hostile areasBring a combat setup, cyberdeck or stealth tools that suit your preferred approach. The mission can shift from conversation to danger without much warning.
  • OptionalSave before meeting PlacideA manual save is useful before beginning the operation, especially if you want to test different approaches to restricted areas or combat encounters.

Objectives

  1. Meet Placide in PacificaTravel to the Voodoo Boys’ meeting point and speak with Placide to start the operation.
  2. Follow Placide’s instructionsListen to the briefing and move through the assigned part of Pacifica while investigating the problem he describes.
  3. Complete the Voodoo Boys’ operationUse the available route through the mission area, combining stealth, hacking or combat as necessary.
  4. Return to PlacideReport back after completing the assigned task and receive the next direction in the Pacifica storyline.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Meet Placide

    Travel to the Voodoo Boys’ meeting point

    Enter Pacifica and follow the objective marker toward the chapel area where Placide is waiting. The district is easy to navigate by marker, but avoid treating the route as automatically safe; Pacifica contains hostile encounters and obstructed streets that can force you into a fight if you rush forward.

    Location: Pacifica

    TipUse the approach that matches your build, but keep your weapon and quickhacks ready before entering the meeting area.

  2. 02

    Talk to Placide

    Speak with Placide

    Approach Placide and complete the conversation that establishes V’s temporary arrangement with the Voodoo Boys. His instructions set the mission’s immediate direction, so let the dialogue finish before leaving instead of moving away as soon as the conversation marker appears.

    Location: Voodoo Boys’ chapel

    Watch outPlacide is not presented as a fully trustworthy ally. His instructions and the gang’s attitude toward outsiders are important context for later Pacifica missions.

  3. 03

    Go to the designated location

    Follow the assigned route through Pacifica

    Move from the chapel toward the location identified by Placide and use the objective marker to keep the operation on track. Check corners, doorways and elevated positions before crossing exposed areas; the mission supports direct combat, but stealth and hacking can reduce the number of enemies that notice V.

    Location: Pacifica

    TipDo not assume that a Voodoo Boys-controlled district means every nearby NPC is friendly. Read the environment and identify hostile markers before committing to an entrance.

  4. 04

    Investigate the situation

    Investigate the Voodoo Boys’ target

    At the assigned site, examine the objective and complete the interaction required to advance Placide’s operation. If enemies are present, clear or bypass them before attempting the interaction, because being interrupted can leave V exposed in a confined space.

    Location: The mission’s assigned Pacifica site

    Watch outThe objective can be completed through different play styles, but abandoning the marked area or moving too far away may pause progress until V returns to the active objective.

  5. 05

    Complete Placide’s assignment

    Finish the operation

    Continue through the marked area until the mission confirms that Placide’s task is complete. Use cover during combat and prioritize enemies who can expose V or interfere with the objective rather than chasing targets into unmarked sections of the district.

    Location: Pacifica

    TipA quick manual save before the final interaction makes it easier to retry the encounter with a different balance of stealth, hacking and combat.

  6. 06

    Return to Placide

    Return to Placide and report back

    Go back to Placide after the operation and complete the concluding conversation. This closes M’ap Tann Pèlen and advances the Voodoo Boys storyline toward I Walk the Line, so finish any nearby preparation before leaving if you want to continue immediately.

    Location: Voodoo Boys’ chapel

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

M’ap Tann Pèlen combines a faction introduction with a compact field operation. The mission alternates between directed dialogue and an open-ended objective area, allowing V to use weapons, stealth, quickhacks and environmental cover rather than requiring one prescribed build. The objective marker remains the most reliable guide because Pacifica’s unfinished spaces can make the intended route less obvious on foot.

Pacifica’s layout rewards caution. Narrow interiors, open streets and partially blocked paths can expose V from several angles, while hacking can create safer opportunities before a fight begins. Players who prefer stealth should scout before interacting with the objective; players who prefer combat should identify cover and an escape route before starting the encounter.

The mission also teaches how the operate. Placide’s instructions are delivered as practical tasks, but the surrounding conversations establish a power imbalance between the gang and V. That tension matters more for the storyline than any individual combat encounter, making dialogue and faction context central mechanics of the mission.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • It gives Pacifica a strong identity through its unfinished infrastructure, faction tension and separation from Night City’s corporate districts.
  • The mission allows multiple approaches, so stealth, hacking and direct combat can all contribute to progress.
  • Placide’s introduction establishes the Voodoo Boys as a faction with its own priorities rather than simply presenting them as another enemy group.

Weaknesses

  • The mission’s objectives can feel more guided than exploratory because the main route is closely controlled by Placide’s instructions and objective markers.
  • Pacifica’s blocked paths and uneven terrain can make navigation less clear than the mission’s simple objective list suggests.
  • The mission is primarily setup for the larger Voodoo Boys arc, so players looking for a major standalone reward or a climactic boss encounter may find its payoff deliberately restrained.

Best uses

  • Play it as a faction-introduction mission and pay attention to the conversations around Placide’s assignment.
  • Use it to test a preferred stealth, hacking or combat approach before the longer Pacifica missions that follow.

Checklist

  • Reach the Voodoo Boys’ chapel in PacificaThis is the starting meeting point for the mission.
  • Complete Placide’s briefingDo not leave before the operation is formally assigned.
  • Follow the active objective markerPacifica’s terrain can make the intended route difficult to see.
  • Scout the operation areaCheck for enemies, cover and alternate approaches before interacting with the objective.Optional
  • Complete the assigned operationUse stealth, hacking or combat according to your build.
  • Return to PlacideThe mission does not conclude until the report-back conversation is complete.
  • Prepare for I Walk the LineThe next major step in the Pacifica storyline follows this mission.

Failure conditions

  • V is killedAs in other combat sections of Cyberpunk 2077, death ends the current attempt and reloads the latest save or checkpoint.
  • V abandons the active objective areaMoving too far away from the assigned location can stop progress until V returns to the objective marker.
  • V ignores the concluding conversationCompleting the field operation is not enough by itself; the mission must be advanced through the report-back conversation with Placide.

On failure

The mission’s exact checkpoint placement can vary by encounter and difficulty settings; make a manual save before entering the operation area if you want a reliable retry point.

Rewards

  • Main-story progression
    Completing the mission advances V’s Pacifica storyline and opens the path toward I Walk the Line.
  • Access to the next Voodoo Boys mission
    The conclusion directs V toward the next major stage of the gang’s operation.
  • Encounter loot
    Enemies and accessible containers in the mission area may provide ordinary weapons, clothing, consumables or components, but the exact contents depend on the encounter and the player’s game state.

Characters in this mission

Aftermath

The Pacifica storyline continues

M’ap Tann Pèlen establishes V’s working relationship with Placide and points directly toward I Walk the Line. Once the mission is complete, the Voodoo Boys’ larger interest in V and the Relic becomes the focus of the next stage of the main story.

Trivia

  • The mission title is written in Haitian Creole, reflecting the Voodoo Boys’ Haitian cultural identity and the linguistic character of their Pacifica community.
  • M’ap Tann Pèlen is notable for introducing Placide before the story places greater emphasis on Brigitte and the Voodoo Boys’ deeper plans.
  • The mission’s design uses Pacifica as more than a backdrop: its unfinished construction and abandoned commercial spaces shape how V approaches objectives and combat.

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