Hey chooms, let me tell you about one of the wildest side gigs I ever took in Night City. It's 2026, and even with all the new updates, this quest still hits hard. It all started with a cryptic message on my holo, pulling me into a web of fame, obsession, and, well... violence. I'm talking about the 'Violence' side job, where you get tangled up with the one and only Lizzy Wizzy. It's a story that perfectly captures the dark, twisted heart of Cyberpunk 2077, and I'm here to walk you through every step of this emotional rollercoaster.
So, picture this. I'd just wrapped up the intense 'Search and Destroy' main job, trying to catch my breath, when this anonymous message pops up. Someone wanted to meet at the No-Tell Motel. Classic shady rendezvous spot, right? I figured it was just another fixer with another problem. Boy, was I wrong. I show up, and who's waiting for me? None other than Lizzy Wizzy, the biggest superstar in Night City. She's a full-borg pop icon, all chrome and glamour, but she looked... worried. Not the persona you see on the braindance feeds. She cut straight to the point: she wanted me to investigate her own boyfriend and manager, Liam. She thought he was cheating on her. I mean, when a celebrity of her caliber hires you for something this personal, you know it's serious. I accepted the job. What could go wrong?
Her instructions were specific: find Liam at the Riot Club between 6 PM and 6 AM. Night City's clubs are never simple, and the Riot was no exception. The bouncer at the door wasn't exactly in a welcoming mood. I had a few options:
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Strong-Arm Him: Use my Body stat to intimidate my way in.
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Smooth Talk: Use Cool or Intelligence to persuade him.
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Sneak Around: Find an alternative entrance (though this one's trickier).
I opted for a quick, persuasive line. A few choice words about being on important business for a "mutual friend" did the trick. He grumbled but let me pass. The pulsating music and neon lights of the club were almost overwhelming, but I had a job to do.
The real meat of the investigation was upstairs in the VIP room. I took the elevator up, my cyberware already scanning the area. And there he was, Liam, in a secluded booth. But he wasn't with another woman in the way Lizzy feared. He was deep in conversation with a woman, sure, but the topic was far more sinister. I listened in, and the truth unraveled. Liam wasn't cheating. He was planning something much worse. He didn't like the "current" Lizzy Wizzy—the independent, strong-willed artist she had become. So, he was working with this woman to create an engram of Lizzy. He wanted to essentially copy her soul, her consciousness, and presumably overwrite the real Lizzy with a more compliant version. This wasn't infidelity; this was a profound violation, a kind of digital murder of her identity.
At this point, the game gave me a critical choice. I could:
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Confront Liam Directly: Walk right up to him and interrupt. This leads to a tense conversation where you can blackmail him. You threaten to expose his plan unless he pays you off and backs off. Predictably, he didn't take kindly to this. He got violent, forcing me into a fight right there in the VIP lounge. Not the most subtle approach.
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Gather Evidence First: I noticed a security office. I slipped in there (quietly taking out a guard) and accessed the security camera system. From there, I could watch the entire conversation between Liam and the woman, getting crystal-clear evidence of his scheme without being detected. This felt more like the professional merc route.
I went with option two. Having the recording felt more powerful than just my word. Now came the hardest part: calling Lizzy. I stepped outside the club, the cool night air a stark contrast to the heat inside. I called her on the holo. The game presents another major branching path here:
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Tell Her the Truth: Be brutally honest. Explain that her boyfriend isn't cheating; he's trying to effectively kill and replace her soul.
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Lie to Her: Protect her feelings (or avoid drama) by telling her Liam is clean, that her suspicions were unfounded.
I told her the truth. She deserved to know. The call ended with a chilling silence from her end. I got paid, and the quest log updated. I thought that was it. A sad, messed-up story for the Night City archives.
But a few in-game days later, my holo buzzed again. It was Lizzy. The quest reactivated. She sounded... different. Hollow. She asked me to meet her back at the No-Tell Motel, urgently. A sense of dread settled in my gut as I drove over.
The scene I walked into was straight out of a horror braindance. There was Lizzy, covered in blood, in a state of complete shock. On the floor was Liam's body. She had murdered him. The truth had broken her, and in her rage and betrayal, she had taken the most final revenge imaginable. The superstar was gone, replaced by a traumatized, lost woman.
She barely registered my presence at first. When she finally spoke, it was fragmented, panicked. This is where you get the final choice of the quest:
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Offer to Help: You can offer to dispose of Liam's body for her, taking it to the garbage compactors to cover up the crime.
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Refuse and Leave: Walk away from the mess, leaving Lizzy to deal with the consequences alone.
I couldn't just leave her there. As messed up as it was, Liam's plan was monstrous. In a twisted way, I understood her rage. I told her I'd handle it. I wrapped up the body, dragged it out to my car, and made the grim trip to the disposal site. It was a quiet, somber drive. After dumping the body, the quest officially concluded. My reward wasn't just Eurodollars; I also received a unique Lizzy Wizzy poster to hang in my apartment—a haunting memento of the whole affair.
This quest, 'Violence,' is a masterpiece of storytelling. It's not about epic battles or saving the world. It's a intimate, personal tragedy about trust, identity, and the extreme lengths people go to when both are shattered. In 2026, with the game in its polished, definitive state, moments like this shine brighter than ever. It shows that Night City's greatest dangers aren't always in the streets; sometimes, they're in the hearts of the people closest to you. So, if you get that anonymous message, just remember: you're not just taking a job. You're stepping into a personal hell, and the choices you make will leave a permanent mark. Choose wisely, choom.