Before starting Nocturne OP55N1 at Embers, finish these six side jobs. They contain some of Cyberpunk 2077's strongest character work, and one chain can affect the choices available near the ending. This list avoids explaining the outcomes.

Dream On

Dream On follows I Fought the Law and continues the Peralez investigation. It is worth doing because it treats surveillance and political control as an investigation rather than another combat contract. Wait for the follow-up call after completing the earlier job.

Night City in Cyberpunk 2077.
Several important side-job chains begin through calls and messages after main-story progress.CD Projekt Red

The Hunt

The Hunt is part of River Ward's quest line after I Fought the Law. It uses braindance analysis and evidence gathering to build a focused investigation. Read the clues carefully; the job rewards attention more than speed.

Chippin' In

Chippin' In begins after the Tapeworm conversations tied to the main story. It develops Johnny and Rogue, provides access to important follow-up content and can affect a late-game option. Make a manual save before the final conversation if you want to revisit the choices without replaying the chain.

V and Johnny Silverhand during Cyberpunk 2077.
Chippin' In develops Johnny's story and can affect later options.CD Projekt Red

Riders On The Storm

Riders on the Storm continues Panam's story after Life During Wartime. It develops the Aldecaldos and begins a side-job chain that matters beyond a single rescue. Complete Panam's calls instead of leaving the chain until the final mission.

The Badlands outside Night City.
Panam's side-job chain moves the story beyond the city and develops the Aldecaldos.CD Projekt Red

Pyramid Song

Pyramid Song arrives late in Judy's quest line after Pisces. It is quieter than most major jobs and gives the relationship with Judy a proper conclusion. Continue responding to Judy's messages and calls after her earlier missions.

Sinnerman

Sinnerman begins from a Wakako contract after sufficient main-story progress. The job changes direction quickly and asks the player to decide how far V is willing to participate. It is divisive, but it is not interchangeable with a normal gig.

A character conversation in Cyberpunk 2077.
The best side jobs use investigations and conversations instead of repeating open-world combat.CD Projekt Red

When To Start Nocturne OP55N1

Start Nocturne OP55N1 after the character quest lines you care about are complete. The game warns you before the point of no return and creates a return point after an ending, but finishing these jobs first gives the finale the context it expects.

Get Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam.