What happens if you help Songbird Cyberpunk?
Helping Songbird: The Options
In the latest storyline update for Cyberpunk 2077, players have a crucial decision to make regarding Songbird, the young and talented net runner who has been fighting for freedom. The game leaves you with a difficult question: should you help Songbird escape or aid the forces of Reed, led by Myers, in their mission to capture her?
The Consequences
Before we dive into what exactly happens if you decide to help Songbird, let’s take a step back and consider the implications. The choice you make affects the story, characters, and even the ending.
Helping Songbird Escape
If you decide to help Songbird, here are the consequences:
Hansen’s Demise
Alex will kill Hansen, and you won’t have to worry about his treachery anymore. Hansen’s death sets you on a path that differs significantly from the one with Reed.
Songbird’s Intentions
Later in the story, we see that Songbird was deeply troubled by her life as a prisoner of Myers and NUSA. By helping her escape, she may have been freed temporarily, but her struggles haven’t ended. Her plans were to bring NUSA back, even if that means destroying everything around her.
New Main Missions Unlocked
Side with Songbird, and you’ll unlock new main storylines, including the Blackwall and the King of Wands endings.
Character Fates
Choosing Songbird’s freedom could result in different fates for the characters involved:
• Alex’s Redemption: By killing Hansen and supporting Songbird, you allow Alex to find partial redemption for their past.
• Songbird’s Dilemma: Depending on the choices you’ve made, Songbird faces the possibility of enslavement or even self-imposed destruction.
Comparing the Options
Considering both options, you see that helping Songbird aligns with her values as a net runner, trying to break free from prison and fight against her abusers. On the other hand, aiding Reed sets in motion a series of events that could lead to dire consequences for the very characters you’ve come to know.
Redding and the FIA’s Roles
In this branch, the FIA may intervene, potentially using violent force to capture Songbird or disrupt the chaos left behind.
Alex and NUSA’s Motives
Alex’s true allegiances and motivations will take on a new significance; do they genuinely support you or are they driven by hidden agendas?
Critical Endings
Choose this option, and you run the risk of Songbird potentially destroying everything she’d ever known, even Alex herself, on an absolute madpath for revenge.
Avoiding the Consequences of Destruction
If you think you’ve made a devastating decision, remember that fate isn’t set in stone just yet. Be wary, as the road forward becomes increasingly treacherous.