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Cyberpunk 2077

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Tapeworm

By
Ben Chard
,
Nathan Garvin
, &
Shane Williams

Tapeworm is a recurring job that’ll pop up after you complete various Main Jobs, with segments occurring at the end of Automatic Love, Transmission and Life During Wartime. What you say and do during these segments don’t really matter, they’re just there to move the story along.

Finally, however, after you finish the Main Job Search and Destroy, Tapeworm will stop flirting with being a Side Job and will take on more significance - as a proper Main Job you can’t avoid. As soon as you exit the Sunset Motel at the end of the aforementioned Search and Destroy you’ll have a major relic malfunction.

(1 of 2) Loot a cache to obtain a symbol of Johnny’s goodwill,

Loot a cache to obtain a symbol of Johnny’s goodwill, (left), then make a choice regarding Johnny’s request. Your actions speak louder than words here. (right)

When you wake up you’ll find yourself in Pacifica. Johnny’s been busy while he was in control. Follow him and say what you will, climb through a window, and loot the cache he indicates to obtain Johnny’s Tank Top inner torso armor and some dog tags. After this you’ll end up chatting with Johnny, who makes a promise and asks a favor. Respond how you wish, none of your dialogue choices matter until he starts talking about Rogue and Adam Smasher, at which point he’ll ask to take control of your body for a while. Eventually you’ll get three options:

  • “OK, I’ll give you control.”
  • “Not gonna happen.”
  • “Need to think about it.”

Your choice here actually doesn’t determine anything, your actions do. You can promise to let Johnny have control and never make good on it (instead continuing on with Nocturne Op55N1) or you can decline, then change your mind. Either way, hop back through the window and this job will end, replaced by the Side Job Chippin’ In. Going to Afterlife and progressing the Side Job Chippin’ In is a defacto concession of control to Johnny. It’s also worth noting that while Chippin’ In is a Side Job, it’s incredibly important to the story. Not strictly necessary, but there are two endings that require you to complete Chippin’ In (and subsequent quests) and your relationship with Johnny is greatly affected by what you say and do during Chippin’ In.

Needless to say, completing Chippin’ In comes highly recommended, but you can always skip it and continue with Nocturne Op55N1, if you wish.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    CD Projekt
  • Platforms,
    PC, PS4, XB One
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    13 December 2020
  • Last Updated
    8 January 2024
    Version History
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Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure story set in night city, a megalopolis obsessed with power, Glamour and body modification. As V, choose one of three backgrounds and take on the dangers of night city with the aid of this guide.

The Guide for Cyberpunk 2077 will include:

  • 100% Walkthrough - Covering all three backgrounds; Corpo, Nomad and Street Kid.
  • Character Development - An In-depth section on how to create your ideal V with expert analysis and strategies.
  • Side Jobs - Details on where to find every sidequest, challenge and mini-game along with all possible outcomes.
  • All Endings - How to achieve every ending in Cyberpunk 2077.
  • Full coverage of all Items - Every weapon, item and more laid bare
  • Trophy Guide & Roadmap - Earn the Platinum Trophy in the fastest and easiest way possible!

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