where should i send jackie

This question is about a key early choice in Cyberpunk 2077 : where to send Jackie’s body after the heist.

The core choice

After Jackie dies in the Delamain cab, you essentially have two meaningful options for his body:

• Send him to his family (Mama Welles)
• Send him to Vik’s clinic
  Leaving him in the cab ends up functioning like sending him to his family in terms of later outcomes.

Sending Jackie to his family

Sending Jackie to Mama Welles is generally seen as the most respectful and narratively rich option.

• It unlocks the “Heroes” side quest, where you attend a ceremony, choose an item for his ofrenda, and share memories with his loved ones.

• You get more emotional closure, more dialogue with Mama Welles and Misty, and still eventually receive Jackie’s bike.

From a story and character perspective, if you want to honor Jackie and see more of his background, this is the best place to send him.

Sending Jackie to Vik

Sending Jackie to Vik means his body goes to a trusted ripperdoc and friend.

• You miss most of the full “Heroes” ceremony sequence and instead get a shorter follow‑up where Mama Welles leaves you a box with the key to Jackie’s bike.

• Some players argue this is kinder in‑universe, since Vik can break the news and ensure Jackie is cleaned up before his mother sees him.

This route is more about role‑playing V’s logic (protecting Mama Welles from the shock) than about extra content or closure.

What most players recommend

For story content, emotional payoff, and a fuller look at Jackie’s life, most guides and discussions recommend sending him to his family.

If you are strictly role‑playing a V who thinks practically and worries about the trauma for Mama Welles, sending him to Vik can still feel like a thoughtful, in‑character decision.

TL;DR: If you care about maximum story and closure, send Jackie to Mama Welles ; if you care more about in‑world “gentleness” and letting a doctor handle things, send him to Vik.

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