Radar Love

Key takeaways

Keep the contract focused on the assigned vehicle rather than treating the area as a full combat encounter.

• Scout before stealing Check the target's surroundings and identify the clearest road away before entering the vehicle. This reduces the chance of driving directly into a second group of enemies. Scout
• Protect the objective vehicle Gunfire, explosives, collisions, and prolonged pursuit can damage the vehicle. Avoid unnecessary fighting once the delivery marker is active. Protect the vehicle
• Break contact efficiently The delivery is more important than defeating every hostile in the area. Use the road network, sharp turns, cover, and speed to create distance before continuing to the drop-off. Escape
• Expect a compact contract Radar Love is structured as a short vehicle-recovery job rather than a multi-stage story mission. Its main variables are the approach to the vehicle, the theft itself, and the drive to delivery. Mission structure

Radar Love overview

Radar Love is a vehicle contract built around stealing a marked vehicle, escaping the hostile area, and completing the delivery for El Capitan Reyes.

Radar Love is one of Cyberpunk 2077's vehicle-focused contracts. Rather than following a long chain of dialogue scenes or an investigation, the mission uses a compact vehicle-recovery structure: V locates the assigned car, takes it from the people guarding it, and drives it to the designated drop-off point. The contract is most useful as a practical test of vehicle handling, combat readiness, and the ability to break contact after a theft.

The mission's central challenge is not simply reaching the target. Hostile occupants and nearby defenders can turn the theft into a running fight, while damage to the vehicle can make the escape more dangerous and may cause the contract to fail. Players who clear the immediate area before entering the car generally have more room to leave, although a fast departure can also work when the route out is unobstructed.

Radar Love is associated with El Capitan Reyes and the vehicle-contract system. Its exact approach can vary with V's build, vehicle access, and the state of nearby enemies, so stealth, direct gunfire, quickhacks, and a rapid getaway are all viable in principle. The safest general plan is to scout the parking area, identify the usable exit, avoid unnecessary damage to the objective vehicle, and follow the delivery marker without stopping for unrelated combat.

Where this sits

Requirements

The contract requires access to the vehicle-contract activity and enough combat or stealth capability to reach the target vehicle.

• RequiredVehicle-contract accessRadar Love must be available through the vehicle-contract system before it can be started.
• RecommendedA usable combat or stealth buildThe target area can contain hostile resistance, so bring a weapon, quickhack setup, or stealth tools that can handle a short approach.
• RecommendedAn escape planIdentify a road or open route away from the target before starting the theft. A planned exit is especially helpful if enemies begin pursuing the vehicle.
• OptionalVehicle repair awarenessDo not assume the objective vehicle can absorb unlimited damage. Avoid explosive fights and hard collisions when possible.

Objectives

1. Reach the assigned vehicle.Follow the contract marker and approach the vehicle's guarded area without triggering avoidable complications.
2. Steal the vehicle.Enter the marked vehicle and complete the theft interaction. Hostile occupants or nearby defenders may react immediately.
3. Escape the hostile area.Leave the recovery site in the target vehicle instead of remaining to fight enemies that are not needed for the objective.
4. Deliver the vehicle.Follow the updated navigation marker to the designated drop-off point and stop inside the delivery area.

Walkthrough

1. 01

   Start the contract

   Activate Radar Love

   Accept Radar Love when it becomes available as a vehicle contract. Once the job is active, use the objective marker to locate the assigned vehicle rather than driving toward an unrelated parked car.

   Location: Vehicle-contract activity area

   TipMake a manual save before approaching the target if you want an easy retry after a failed theft or a badly damaged vehicle.

   Checkpoint
2. 02

   Reach the assigned vehicle

   Travel to the recovery site

   Follow the navigation route toward the marked vehicle and slow down as you near the objective area. Arriving too aggressively can cause a collision or place your vehicle in the middle of the guards before you have assessed the exits.

   Location: Marked vehicle recovery site

   TipUse the final stretch of the route to look for a road leading away from the site; that route is more valuable than a perfect opening attack.

3. 03

   Prepare the recovery

   Survey the guards and exits

   Before entering the target vehicle, inspect the nearby enemies, cover, and available roads. If the area allows it, disable or bypass the closest threats first; if it does not, position yourself so the first turn after the theft is not blocked.

   Location: Around the assigned vehicle

   Watch outDo not start a prolonged firefight beside the objective vehicle. Explosions and crossfire can damage the car before the delivery phase begins.

4. 04

   Reach the vehicle

   Approach the target vehicle

   Move to the marked vehicle using cover, a quiet flank, or the shortest safe path. A stealth approach can reduce the number of enemies active during the escape, while a direct approach is workable if you can get into the driver's seat quickly.

   Location: Target vehicle position

   TipKeep the interaction prompt in view and avoid wandering into side fights once you are close enough to begin the theft.

5. 05

   Steal the vehicle

   Take the vehicle

   Enter the assigned vehicle and complete the theft interaction. The mission will shift from recovery to delivery after the car is secured, so be ready to accelerate immediately or use the first moments to eliminate a threat blocking the exit.

   Location: Driver's seat of the assigned vehicle

   Watch outIf the target vehicle is destroyed before the contract is complete, the mission can fail. Avoid firing from the car unless doing so is necessary to clear an immediate obstruction.

6. 06

   Escape with the vehicle

   Break away from the recovery site

   Drive away from the hostile area and follow the updated objective marker. Take the clearest road rather than circling back through the guards, and use turns or changes in elevation to separate the vehicle from pursuers.

   Location: Roads leaving the recovery site

   TipYou do not need to stop and defeat every enemy who remains behind. Distance and vehicle condition are usually more important than extra eliminations.

7. 07

   Transport the vehicle

   Keep the vehicle intact during the drive

   Continue toward the delivery marker while avoiding unnecessary collisions, gunfire, and detours. If enemies are still following, prioritize a route with room to maneuver and do not let a chase push you into heavy traffic or a dead end.

   Location: Route to the delivery point

   Watch outLeaving the target vehicle for too long or abandoning it during the escape can invalidate the contract objective.

8. 08

   Deliver the vehicle

   Enter the delivery zone

   Follow the navigation line until the target vehicle reaches the marked drop-off area. Position the car inside the highlighted zone and wait for the delivery to register rather than exiting early or parking outside the objective boundary.

   Location: Designated vehicle drop-off point

   Checkpoint
9. 09

   Finish Radar Love

   Complete the contract

   Remain in the delivery area until the contract completion sequence finishes. After the handoff registers, collect the payment and any associated contract reward; the mission is complete once the final objective clears.

   Location: Vehicle delivery point

   TipIf the completion prompt does not appear, reposition the vehicle fully inside the marked area and check that you are still using the assigned vehicle.

Mission mechanics

Radar Love separates the mission into two different problem-solving situations. The first is the recovery: V must reach the assigned vehicle and deal with the people protecting it. The second is the delivery: once the vehicle is taken, the important resource is its condition, and the best decision is often to leave rather than convert the contract into a larger battle.

The contract supports several broad approaches. A stealth-focused character can use cover, hacking, and a quiet route to reduce the number of enemies who react. A combat build can clear the immediate defenders before taking the vehicle. A vehicle-first approach can enter quickly and rely on acceleration and route choice, but it is less forgiving when the exit is blocked or the objective car is already under fire.

The delivery phase rewards navigation discipline. The contract marker is the authoritative route, while nearby enemies and open-world distractions are secondary. If combat follows V onto the road, sharp turns and a deliberate escape line are preferable to stopping in the objective vehicle and trading fire. The mission's failure risk comes from losing the vehicle or failing to complete the handoff, not from leaving every hostile defeated.

What works and what does not

Encounter phases

1. 1

   Approach and reconnaissance

   Starts: V reaches the marked recovery site.

   No dedicated boss health bar.

   The first phase is about identifying the target vehicle, nearby hostile positions, cover, and a route away from the site.

   • Avoid entering from the most exposed direction if a quieter flank is available.
   • Decide before the theft whether the plan is to clear the immediate guards or drive out immediately.
2. 2

   Vehicle recovery

   Starts: V reaches and enters the assigned vehicle.

   The objective vehicle's condition is the main practical concern.

   Hostiles may react as the theft begins. The encounter is easiest when V takes the driver's seat with an exit already in mind.

   • Small-arms fireTell Enemies raise weapons or begin firing as V enters or starts the vehicle.Answer Accelerate away, use nearby cover while setting up the theft, or disable only the enemies directly blocking the exit.
   • Vehicle obstructionTell Hostile vehicles or bodies block the immediate route out.Answer Use the clearest alternate turn rather than repeatedly ramming the objective vehicle into obstacles.
   • Avoid explosive weapons near the car unless the blocked exit leaves no safer option.
   • Leaving the site quickly is usually safer than standing beside the vehicle to finish a battle.
3. 3

   Delivery run

   Starts: The target vehicle is secured and the delivery marker appears.

   No dedicated encounter health bar; vehicle damage and mission-state conditions matter.

   The final phase is a navigation and escape sequence. V must preserve the vehicle long enough to reach the drop-off point.

   • Pursuit fireTell Enemies continue attacking from behind or attempt to follow the stolen vehicle.Answer Maintain speed, take turns that break line of sight, and avoid stopping unless the route is blocked.
   • Follow the objective marker instead of returning to the recovery site.
   • Enter the delivery area carefully so the vehicle is not destroyed by a final collision.

Radar Love checklist

• Activate Radar Love from the available vehicle-contract objective.Confirm that the contract marker and vehicle objective are active.
• Reach the marked recovery site.Slow down before arrival so the approach does not become an accidental collision.
• Identify the target vehicle and the safest road away.The escape route matters as much as the initial approach.
• Take the assigned vehicle.Do not substitute another nearby vehicle for the contract target.
• Leave the hostile area without destroying the objective vehicle.Avoid unnecessary gunfire, explosives, and hard collisions.
• Follow the updated delivery marker.Do not abandon the vehicle for unrelated activities during the delivery.
• Place the vehicle inside the marked drop-off zone.Wait for the completion state to register.
• Collect the contract payment and reward.The reward is granted after the delivery completes.
• Clear nearby enemies before the theft.This can make the escape easier but is not the only valid approach.Optional
• Create a manual save before entering the recovery area.Useful if the vehicle is destroyed or the delivery route goes wrong.Optional

Failure conditions

• The assigned vehicle is destroyed.Explosions, concentrated gunfire, and collisions can compromise the objective vehicle. If it is destroyed, the contract may fail and require a reload or restart.
• The target vehicle is abandoned during the contract.Leaving the assigned vehicle behind for too long can prevent the delivery objective from being completed. Return to it rather than continuing on foot or in another car.
• The vehicle is not delivered to the marked area.Reaching the general destination is not enough if the vehicle is outside the objective zone. Reposition it inside the marker and wait for the handoff to register.
• V dies before the delivery completes.Death resets the active attempt according to the available checkpoint or save state. A manual save before the approach can reduce lost progress.

Rewards

• Vehicle-contract payment
  Completing the delivery provides the contract's monetary reward.
• Contract progression
  Finishing the job advances the vehicle-contract activity and may contribute to related activity rewards.
• Possible bonus reward
  Vehicle contracts can include additional rewards, but the exact Radar Love bonus is not verified in the supplied material.

Characters in this mission

• VThe player character who performs the recovery and delivery.

Aftermath

Trivia

• Radar Love uses the vehicle-recovery format associated with El Capitan Reyes rather than the structure of a conventional story quest.
• The mission's title references the song title Radar Love by Golden Earring.
• The contract can be approached as a stealth theft, a short combat encounter, or a rapid extraction depending on V's build and route.

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