This roadmap covers a full, missable-aware run of Cyberpunk 2077 (PS5 with Patch 2.0 or PS4). Play through the main story up to, but do not start, the final mission “Nocturne Op55N1.”
Stage 1 — Main story & key missables
- Progress through the main campaign on any difficulty until right before “Nocturne Op55N1.”
- Two critical missable items to watch for while doing main missions: Stanislavski's Method (choose 10 life‑path dialogue options tied to your starting path) and The Devil (save Takemura during “Search and Destroy”).
- Attribute-point dependent trophies differ between PS4 and PS5 (Patch 2.0+): PS5 requires far fewer attribute investment constraints; PS4 players are advised to save manual saves with 17 unspent attribute points so you can temporarily invest for specific trophy requirements then reload.
Stage 2 — Side‑character storylines
- Complete all relevant companion arcs before the final mission. Several endings require finishing certain sidelines; many sidelines can fail based on choices or timing.
- Important sidelines and their linked trophies/endings: River Ward (To Protect and Serve), Judy Alvarez (Judy vs Night City), Panam Palmer (Life of the Road — required for The Star and Temperance endings), Rogue Amendiares (Bushido and Chill — required for The Sun ending), Kerry Eurodyne (To Bad Decisions!), and the “Psychofan” gig (Breathtaking — one item in that gig is missable).
- You can switch between storylines freely; some missions require waiting a few in‑game days, so use that time to advance other arcs.
Stage 3 — Endings
- After completing the required sidelines, begin “Nocturne Op55N1.” Progress until the sequence where you walk with Misty onto the balcony, then make a manual save. From this balcony save you can reload to get alternative endings without replaying the whole final mission.
- Required endings and their conditions:
- The Devil: Must have saved Takemura earlier in “Search and Destroy.”
- The Sun: Finish Rogue’s storyline.
- The Star: Finish Panam’s storyline.
- Temperance: Finish Panam’s storyline.
- Make additional manual saves at key checkpoints (suggested before “Search and Destroy” and at the Misty balcony) to avoid replaying long sections.
Stage 4 — Combat, misc trophies & district completion
- Clear remaining combat/misc trophies and then finish all Gigs and NCPD Scanner Hustles across every district. Loot all enemies and containers consistently for crafting parts and money.
- Eddies farming is important for Autojock (buy all purchasable vehicles); vehicle availability can depend on Street Cred and district progression.
Stage 5 — Platinum wrap up
- After collecting all remaining trophies, enjoy the Platinum.
