Trevor’s Last Ride

Key takeaways

Keep the following points in mind before entering the search site.

• This is a recovery job Dakota Smith’s request concerns Trevor, but the mission’s outcome is determined by what V finds at the Wraith-held location rather than by a conventional rescue.
• Search before leaving The objective marker identifies the general area, while the decisive discovery is inside the compound. Scan rooms and containers instead of assuming the first visible path is the complete route.
• Choose the approach that fits your build Stealth, quickhacks, ranged combat, and close-quarters weapons can all support the mission. The compound’s hostile occupants are the main danger, not a dedicated boss encounter.
• Expect a somber resolution The gig is built around discovering Trevor’s fate and returning the recovered remains. Its conclusion is more reflective than celebratory.

Trevor’s Last Ride

Dakota Smith asks V to investigate what happened to Trevor, a missing person whose last known movements lead to a Wraith-controlled site in the Badlands.

Trevor’s Last Ride is an optional gig assigned by Dakota Smith in the Badlands. The job begins as a search for a missing man, but the investigation quickly becomes a recovery operation rather than a rescue. V must enter a hostile Wraith location, establish what happened to Trevor, and deal with the consequences of finding him too late.

The mission is compact but rewards careful exploration. The main route leads through a hostile compound where the most important clue is easy to overlook if you move directly toward the objective marker. Scanning the area and checking the interior spaces makes the final discovery clearer and helps prevent wasted time searching the wrong part of the site.

Combat is not the only way to approach the gig. V can reduce the danger by using stealth, cover, hacking, or a direct assault, depending on the character’s build and the security layout. The objective is recovery, so there is no need to treat every part of the compound as a separate combat arena once the relevant evidence and Trevor’s remains have been located.

Where this sits

Requirements

Reach the relevant Badlands area and accept the gig from Dakota Smith or its associated job prompt.

• RequiredAccess to the BadlandsV must be able to travel to the Badlands and reach the location marked for the gig.
• RequiredDakota Smith’s gig networkThe mission is associated with Dakota Smith, whose optional work becomes available as V progresses through the Badlands.
• RecommendedCombat or infiltration toolsA weapon, cyberware setup, or stealth and hacking plan is recommended for dealing with the Wraith presence, but no specific build is mandatory.
• OptionalVehicle accessA vehicle makes travel across the Badlands more convenient, although the mission does not require a named vehicle or item.

Objectives

1. Travel to Trevor’s last known locationFollow the gig marker into the Badlands and approach the hostile site.
2. Investigate the locationUse the scanner and inspect the compound to identify what happened to Trevor.
3. Find Trevor’s bodyContinue through the interior search area until you locate Trevor’s remains.
4. Recover the remains and complete the handoffInteract with the relevant objective and follow the resulting instructions to finish Dakota Smith’s recovery job.

WalkthroughSpoilers

1. 01

   Travel to Trevor’s last known location

   Reach the marked Wraith location

   Drive across the Badlands to the gig marker and stop outside the compound rather than rushing through the main entrance. Take a moment to identify cover, sightlines, and possible alternate approaches before the Wraiths detect V.

   Location: Badlands

   TipA cautious approach gives stealth-oriented builds time to scan the site and mark threats before combat begins.

   Watch outEntering immediately can start a larger fight than necessary and may make the interior search harder to follow.

2. 02

   Investigate the location

   Secure or bypass the outer guards

   Deal with the Wraith presence around the site using stealth, quickhacks, ranged fire, or close combat. Use the surrounding cover and buildings to break line of sight, because enemies outside can interfere with the investigation if they remain active.

   Location: Wraith-held compound

   TipIf the opening fight becomes noisy, move between cover instead of standing in the open near the entrance.

   Watch outDo not treat the first cleared area as the whole mission; the important discovery is deeper inside the compound.

3. 03

   Investigate the location

   Search the compound for evidence

   Enter the accessible interior spaces and use the scanner around objects, rooms, and containers that appear connected to Trevor’s disappearance. The objective marker points toward the search area, but inspecting nearby spaces is useful when the route seems to end.

   Location: Interior of the compound

   TipScan before looting or moving on. The mission’s central clue is easy to miss when the player follows the marker without checking the room.

   Watch outLeaving the area before completing the investigation can prevent the next objective from appearing until V returns to the search site.

4. 04

   Find Trevor’s body

   Locate Trevor’s remains

   Continue into the back portion of the building and look for the freezer where Trevor’s body has been stored. Interact with the marked objective after confirming the discovery; this changes the job from investigation to recovery.

   Location: Back room of the Wraith-held site

   TipIf you cannot find the body, rescan the interior and check storage spaces rather than searching only the central room.

   Watch outThis is the mission’s major story revelation. Avoid this step if you are playing without spoilers.

5. 05

   Recover the remains and complete the handoff

   Complete the recovery

   Follow the objective prompts after finding Trevor and carry out the requested recovery interaction. The final sequence is straightforward once the body has been identified, but V must remain in the marked area until the handoff objective updates.

   Location: Compound and nearby extraction area

   TipCheck the objective tracker after each interaction; the mission may not complete until V reaches the indicated destination or contact point.

   Watch outDo not fast-travel away immediately after the discovery, as the active objective may still require a final interaction.

6. 06

   Complete the gig

   Close the gig with Dakota Smith

   Finish the mission’s final communication or handoff sequence and allow the gig-completion notification to appear. Once it closes, the related payment and progression credit are awarded through the normal gig completion flow.

   Location: Badlands

   TipIf the completion message does not appear, return to the active objective marker and check for an uncompleted interaction.

   Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Trevor’s Last Ride uses a search-and-recovery structure rather than a complex puzzle. The scanner is useful for distinguishing ordinary environmental clutter from objects tied to the investigation, while the objective marker provides direction without necessarily identifying the exact container or room.

The compound supports several standard Cyberpunk 2077 approaches. A stealth character can work around exposed enemies and avoid escalating the whole site, a netrunner can disable or distract threats before moving inside, and a combat-focused V can clear the area while using cover to control incoming fire.

The main mechanical difficulty is navigation under pressure. Enemy encounters can distract from the search, and the relevant freezer is not necessarily the first interactable object encountered. Treat the location as a connected search space: secure a route, scan the rooms, then return to any marked interaction that remains unresolved.

There is no known dedicated boss phase associated with this gig. The encounter is instead defined by ordinary Wraith opposition and the need to find the correct interior objective. This makes preparation for crowd control and survivability more useful than building specifically for a single damage type.

What works and what does not

Encounter phases

1. 1

   Approach

   Starts: V enters the marked Badlands location

   The opening danger comes from Wraiths positioned around the search site. V can scout the perimeter, use cover, or begin an immediate assault.

   • Small-arms fireTell Hostiles reveal themselves from exterior positions or elevated cover.Answer Break line of sight and advance between cover rather than crossing open ground.
   • Mark enemies before entering if the scanner allows it.
   • Look for a quiet route before committing to the main entrance.
2. 2

   Compound clearance

   Starts: V enters the occupied building or engages its defenders

   The interior search takes place while hostile Wraiths may still be active. Clearing nearby threats first makes it easier to examine rooms and interact with the objective.

   • Close-range pressureTell Enemies push through interior passages when alerted.Answer Use doorways, corners, and quickhacks to prevent several enemies from reaching V at once.
   • CrossfireTell Remaining exterior and interior enemies can attack from different angles after an alarm.Answer Fall back to a defensible position and eliminate one angle before continuing the search.
   • Do not stop scanning simply because the first group is defeated.
   • Use the room layout to separate enemies instead of chasing them into unknown areas.
3. 3

   Recovery discovery

   Starts: V finds the marked freezer in the back portion of the site

   The central objective is revealed when V locates Trevor’s body. This is an investigation resolution rather than a boss transition.

   • Check the objective tracker after interacting with the freezer.
   • Avoid leaving until the recovery objective updates.

Completion checklist

• Reach the gig marker in the BadlandsConfirm that the mission has activated before entering the search area.
• Scout the compound perimeterIdentify cover and possible approaches before alerting the Wraiths.Optional
• Deal with the Wraith oppositionStealth, hacking, or direct combat are all viable.
• Scan the interior search areaUse the scanner to identify relevant evidence and interactable objects.
• Find the freezer containing Trevor’s bodyThe decisive objective is in the back portion of the occupied site.
• Complete the recovery interactionRemain in the area until the objective changes.
• Verify gig completionCheck for the completion notification and resulting rewards.

Failure conditions

• V dies during the compound encounterAs with other combat sections in Cyberpunk 2077, death reloads the latest save or checkpoint and may undo progress made during the search.
• V leaves before completing the active objectiveTravelling away before the investigation or recovery step updates can leave the gig unfinished. Return to the marked location if the job remains active.
• V overlooks the interior objectiveThe mission can appear stalled when the player searches only the exterior or central rooms. Rescan the building and inspect the back storage area.

Rewards

• Eddies
  Completing the gig provides the fixer’s monetary payment.
• Street Cred
  The completed gig contributes to V’s Street Cred progression.
• Loot from the Wraith site
  Defeated enemies and searched containers may provide ordinary equipment or crafting-related loot, depending on the playthrough.

Characters in this missionSpoilers

• Dakota SmithFixer who commissions the recovery gig

AftermathSpoilers

Trivia

• The title frames the mission as a final journey for Trevor rather than a conventional extraction.
• The gig contrasts the open Badlands with the confined interior search area, shifting the player from long-distance travel to close investigation.
• Its lack of a dedicated boss encounter makes environmental discovery and route choice more important than specialized boss preparation.

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