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Nocturne Op55N1

Nocturne Op55N1 is a major main-story mission in Cyberpunk 2077 that begins at Embers and leads V to the final decision point before the game's ending routes.

RoleMain-story mission that establishes the point of no return and opens the final sequence of Cyberpunk 2077.
Statusreleased
Importancemajor
RewardAccess to the finale routes
TimeVaries according to the selected ending route
  • Mission typeMain story
  • Primary locationEmbers
  • Main contactHanako Arasaka
  • Point of no returnYes
  • Combat emphasisLow during the mission itself
  • Ending relevanceVery high

The mission's practical length and combat demands vary depending on the finale route chosen afterward.

Key takeaways

Keep these points in mind before starting the mission.

  • Treat Embers as a preparation check Complete any optional content you want finished before entering the meeting. The mission leads directly toward the campaign's final sequence and is designed to make the next commitment clear.
  • Listen to the rooftop conversation The rooftop discussion with Johnny Silverhand and Misty is the mission's central planning moment. The dialogue and available options determine which finale directions V can pursue.
  • Earlier quests matter Companion and relationship questlines can add alternative ways to approach the finale. If a desired ally or route is unavailable, the missing prerequisite usually lies earlier in the campaign rather than in Nocturne Op55N1 itself.
  • The mission is not a standard dungeon crawl Most of the mission consists of travel and dialogue rather than a long combat gauntlet. Save resources and pay attention to instructions instead of expecting a traditional boss fight.

Nocturne Op55N1 overview

Nocturne Op55N1 is the main-story mission that takes V to Embers for a meeting with Hanako Arasaka, then moves the story to its final decision point.

Nocturne Op55N1 begins after the events of Search and Destroy and sends V to Embers, the restaurant where Hanako Arasaka has arranged a meeting. The mission is deliberately more measured than many preceding jobs: its central purpose is to bring the major political and personal threads around V, Johnny Silverhand, and Arasaka into one final conversation before the endgame begins.

After the meeting, V is directed toward a rooftop where the immediate crisis can be considered away from the formal setting of Embers. This location functions as the mission's practical point of no return. Players should finish exploration, optional quests, upgrades, and companion storylines before committing to the next decision, because the following sequence can lock the game into a particular finale route until the ending is resolved.

The mission itself is less about a conventional combat encounter than about preparation, conversation, and route selection. The available finale options depend partly on choices and relationships established earlier in the campaign. Some routes involve allies from optional questlines, while others rely on V and Johnny Silverhand confronting the situation with fewer outside supports. The mission therefore rewards players who have completed the game's major companion arcs before entering Embers.

Where this sits

Act 2Main investigation and alliances
Final approachMeeting at Embers
Point of no returnRooftop decision
FinaleSelected ending route
  1. 1Search and DestroypreviousThe preceding main-story mission.
  2. ●Nocturne Op55N1currentThe current mission.
  3. 3Finale routenextThe mission opens one of several ending sequences.

Finish optional preparations before moving beyond the rooftop decision.

Requirements

Nocturne Op55N1 becomes available late in the main story, after V's meeting with Hanako's faction has been set up.

  • RequiredComplete Search and DestroyThis main-story mission is the direct narrative prerequisite for Nocturne Op55N1.
  • RecommendedFinish desired companion questlinesOptional ally-based finale routes depend on earlier character arcs. Complete those arcs before entering Embers if you want their associated options available.
  • RecommendedUpgrade equipment and cyberwareThe opening section has limited combat, but the route that follows can contain demanding encounters. Prepare before committing to the point of no return.
  • RecommendedCreate a manual saveA save made before the final commitment makes it easier to explore different available finale routes without replaying the preceding campaign.

Objectives

  1. Go to EmbersReach the restaurant for the arranged meeting.
  2. Meet Hanako at EmbersEnter the restaurant and speak with Hanako Arasaka about V's situation.
  3. Follow HanakoMove through the restaurant as the meeting develops.
  4. Go to the rooftopAfter leaving the restaurant, continue to the rooftop and speak with Misty.
  5. Talk with JohnnyConsider Johnny Silverhand's perspective before selecting the next course of action.
  6. Make a decisionChoose how V will proceed into the final sequence.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Go to Embers

    Travel to Embers

    Use the marked route to reach Embers and enter the restaurant. This is the last calm staging point before the mission moves into its ending-related sequence, so make a manual save and complete any preparations before crossing the entrance.

    Location: Embers

    TipUse this opportunity to confirm that the optional quests and gear you want are already complete.

  2. 02

    Meet Hanako at Embers

    Enter the restaurant and meet Hanako

    Follow the interior path to the meeting area and speak with Hanako Arasaka. The conversation provides the formal context for the next stage and does not require V to begin a large fight inside the restaurant.

    Location: Embers

    Watch outDo not assume the meeting is an ordinary side conversation; continuing through it advances V toward the game's point of no return.

  3. 03

    Follow Hanako

    Follow the meeting sequence

    Remain with Hanako and follow the prompts through Embers as the discussion unfolds. The restaurant section is mostly linear, so explore and finish preparations before advancing rather than searching for a hidden alternate entrance.

    Location: Embers

  4. 04

    Go to the rooftop

    Leave Embers and reach the rooftop

    After the meeting, follow the objective out of Embers and continue to the rooftop. The route is straightforward, but the rooftop conversation is the important checkpoint because it presents the choices that lead into the finale.

    Location: Rooftop near Embers

    Checkpoint
  5. 05

    Talk with Misty

    Speak with Misty

    Talk with Misty on the rooftop and let the conversation progress. Her presence marks the shift from Hanako's formal proposal to V's personal reckoning, so review the available dialogue rather than rushing through the interaction.

    Location: Rooftop near Embers

  6. 06

    Talk with Johnny

    Talk with Johnny Silverhand

    Continue the rooftop conversation with Johnny Silverhand and consider the routes presented in the dialogue. Earlier decisions and completed questlines affect which approaches are available, so an absent option cannot normally be created at this stage.

    Location: Rooftop near Embers

  7. 07

    Make a decision

    Commit to the next course of action

    Select the approach V will use to continue into the endgame. Once the decision is accepted, the game transitions into a finale route; choose carefully if you intend to see a particular ally-based or independent approach.

    Location: Rooftop near Embers

    Watch outThis is the effective point of no return for normal free-roam progression until the selected ending sequence is completed.

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Nocturne Op55N1 uses dialogue and route availability as its primary mechanics. The mission does not ask V to solve a complicated environmental puzzle or clear a large combat arena before the final decision. Instead, the important gameplay task is recognizing that the rooftop is a commitment point and preparing the character before reaching it.

The endgame options are not all presented from the same starting conditions. Completing certain optional questlines can provide additional allies or approaches, while skipping those quests narrows the available choices. This makes the mission a useful checkpoint for reviewing the quest log and deciding whether to continue or return to unfinished content.

The mission's pacing also changes how players should manage resources. Since the opening section is conversation-heavy, the most useful preparation is not a special item for Embers but a broader review of weapons, cyberware, healing supplies, perks, and save files for the route that follows. The exact combat requirements depend on the selected finale.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • Creates a clear transition from the open-ended campaign into the final sequence.
  • Uses the meeting at Embers and the rooftop conversation to give the player a deliberate moment of preparation.
  • Makes earlier companion and relationship questlines materially relevant to the finale options.
  • Keeps the mission focused on character decisions rather than adding an unrelated combat objective.

Weaknesses

  • The mission offers little conventional combat or exploration for players expecting a full gameplay set piece.
  • The point-of-no-return warning can feel consequential if the player has not reviewed unfinished optional quests.
  • Some finale options may be unavailable because of earlier decisions, and Nocturne Op55N1 does not provide a late replacement for those prerequisites.

Best uses

  • Play it as a campaign checkpoint before attempting the ending.
  • Use a manual save before the rooftop decision when comparing available routes.
  • Return to it after completing companion questlines if a desired finale option was previously absent.

Mission phases

  1. 1

    Approach to Embers

    Starts: Entering the mission area and traveling to the restaurant.

    No dedicated combat encounter in the approach.

    V travels to the meeting location and reaches Embers. The emphasis is on preparation and positioning rather than fighting.

    • Make a manual save before entering.
    • Finish optional content first if you want its finale consequences to remain available.
  2. 2

    Hanako's meeting

    Starts: Entering Embers and reaching Hanako Arasaka.

    No dedicated boss health bar.

    The restaurant sequence advances through dialogue and guided movement. Follow the objective markers and avoid treating the location as a free-form combat zone.

    • Read the dialogue choices carefully.
    • Do not leave important preparation until after the meeting.
  3. 3

    Rooftop deliberation

    Starts: Arriving at the rooftop after leaving Embers.

    No combat health phase during the decision conversation.

    Misty and Johnny Silverhand frame V's final alternatives. Available choices reflect the state of the wider campaign.

    • Review the options before confirming.
    • If an expected route is missing, check earlier companion quests rather than restarting the conversation repeatedly.
  4. 4

    Finale transition

    Starts: Confirming V's chosen approach.

    Depends on the selected ending route.

    The mission hands control into the selected finale sequence. Combat, allies, and objectives are determined by that route rather than by a single universal encounter.

    • Keep the pre-rooftop save if you intend to compare outcomes.
    • Prepare for combat before committing if the selected route is action-heavy.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

  • Accept Hanako Arasaka's proposed approach

    V proceeds into the Arasaka-aligned finale path. This route follows the corporate solution to the crisis and leads into its own ending sequence.

    Spoiler
  • Ask for help from an ally unlocked through an earlier questline

    V can enter a finale route supported by that ally and their group, provided the relevant optional storyline was completed before Nocturne Op55N1.

    Spoiler
  • Pursue Johnny Silverhand's connection to Rogue

    V can select a route involving Johnny Silverhand and Rogue when the required earlier setup is available. The resulting finale has distinct missions and consequences.

    Spoiler
  • Choose the high-risk independent option when it is available

    A more dangerous route can be opened through prior relationship and dialogue conditions. It does not appear for every playthrough and should be selected only after making a manual save.

    Spoiler
  • Choose a final personal outcome after the assault

    The later ending decisions can determine who retains control of V's body and which post-finale future is shown. These outcomes occur beyond the initial rooftop selection.

    Spoiler

Checklist

  • Complete Search and DestroyRequired to unlock Nocturne Op55N1.
  • Finish the companion questlines you want represented in the finaleEarlier optional missions can add ending routes or allies.Optional
  • Upgrade V's preferred combat buildThe mission opening is quiet, but the selected finale can demand sustained combat.Optional
  • Stock healing and combat suppliesUseful for the route that follows the rooftop decision.Optional
  • Create a manual save before entering EmbersPreserves a clean pre-commitment state.Optional
  • Create another save before confirming the rooftop choiceMakes route comparison easier without replaying the meeting.Optional
  • Read every rooftop option before confirmingSome choices are dependent on earlier campaign progress.Optional

Failure conditions

  • V dies during the selected finale routeThe opening of Nocturne Op55N1 is not the main combat test, but the ending mission that follows can contain lethal encounters. Reload the latest checkpoint or the manual save before the rooftop decision.
  • V fails a timed or combat objective after committing to a routeSome finale sequences can impose urgent movement or survival objectives. The exact failure state depends on the route selected at the rooftop.
  • V enters the point of no return before finishing optional contentThis does not necessarily fail the mission, but it can temporarily remove access to normal free-roam activities until the ending sequence is complete.

On failure

The rooftop decision is the safest practical checkpoint for route planning. Keep a manual save before confirming it, because the mission's consequences extend into the ending sequence.

RewardsSpoilers

  • Access to the finale
    Completing the mission moves V into the ending route selected during the rooftop conversation.
  • Ending-specific missions
    The chosen approach opens a distinct set of final missions and encounters.
  • Ending-specific consequences
    The eventual outcome for V, Johnny Silverhand, and related characters depends on later decisions within the selected route.

Characters in this mission

AftermathSpoilers

The point of no return

Once V commits to a rooftop option, the story leaves ordinary free roam and enters the finale sequence associated with that choice. Finish optional quests, make a manual save, and confirm that the selected route matches the outcome you want to pursue.

Trivia

  • The mission title uses the same stylized alphanumeric naming convention found in several Cyberpunk 2077 quest titles.
  • The rooftop section is one of the clearest structural signals in the campaign that the player is about to leave the ordinary open-world loop.
  • The mission's central decision is influenced by content completed well before V arrives at Embers, making the finale a cumulative result of campaign choices rather than an isolated selection screen.

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