Cyberpunk 2077 features multiple endings, each shaped by your choices, relationships, and whether you've tackled the Phantom Liberty DLC. No single "best" ending exists universally—fans fiercely debate them on forums like Reddit—but "The Star" and "The Sun" consistently top discussions for their emotional payoff and hope.

Core Endings Overview

Cyberpunk 2077's base game delivers five main paths after the point of no return, with Phantom Liberty adding "The Tower" as a game-changer. These hinge on alliances with nomads (Aldecaldos), fixer Rogue, Johnny Silverhand, or Arasaka itself. Players often weigh V's survival, relationships (like Panam romance), and legacy in Night City. Recent forum threads from 2025 highlight "The Star" as the happiest for V's peace , while **"The Sun" (secret path) wins for legendary glory.

  • The Star : V joins Panam and nomads, riding into the Badlands with ~6 months left but real hope via clan connections. Most call this the "happiest ever after" —peaceful, loved, no Night City toxicity.
  • The Sun : V storms Arasaka solo (Don't Fear the Reaper) or with Rogue/Johnny, claims Afterlife legend status, then chases a Crystal Palace cure. Epic and fulfilling, especially with Panam ties.
  • The Devil : V cuts a shady Arasaka deal for relic removal—survival possible, but at soul-crushing corporate cost. Often ranked low for its bleakness.
  • Temperance : V yields body to Johnny, who lives on. Bittersweet; great for Johnny fans, but V fades.
  • Suicide (Self-Flatline) : Quick exit. Universally worst—no fight, no legacy.

Phantom Liberty's Tower Ending

Introduced in 2023's DLC, "The Tower" shakes everything up post-Dog Eat Dog jobs. V brokers with FIA agent Solomon Reed or Songbird, sacrificing two years but emerging alive—though friends move on, leaving V isolated. Some hail it as peak 2025 realism (no quick fixes in Night City), yet others slam it as depressing. Reddit's LowSodiumCyberpunk ranks it bottom for emotional toll, while YouTubers like Big Dan crown it #1 for maturity.

"V gets to live, but loses two years... everyone else moves on." – CD Projekt Red forum user, echoing widespread bittersweet vibes.

Fan Debates & Trending Takes

Forums buzz with 2025 rankings tying into sequel teases—"The Sun" feels canonical for its high Steam popularity and narrative punch.

Ending| V's Fate| Key Ally| Fan Ranking (Common)| Why Popular?
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The Star| ~6 months + nomad hope| Panam/Aldecaldos| #1 (happiest) 19| Freedom, love, escape
The Sun| Legend status, final heist| Rogue/Johnny| #2 (epic) 6| Glory, achievement
Tower| 2-year loss, survival| FIA/Songbird| Mixed (#1-5) 56| Realistic cure twist
Temperance| Body to Johnny| Johnny| Mid-tier 2| Johnny redemption
Devil| Arasaka "fix"| Arasaka| Low 5| Sellout vibes
Suicide| Immediate death| None| Worst 5| Pointless

"The Star" edges out as the crowd favorite for V's humanity—imagine dusty Badlands sunsets over corpo neon. Pair with Panam for max feels. Yet if you're a glory hound, "The Sun's" solo raid delivers chills. Phantom Liberty shifts trends toward "Tower" for its "no easy wins" grit, per recent YouTube deep dives.

TL;DR: "The Star" reigns as the best for most—V's shot at real life beyond the grind. Your playstyle decides; replay for all! Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.