Judy Alvarez is more than just a fan favorite in Cyberpunk 2077—she’s a superstar. Among all the romance choices, including Panam, Judy, River, and Kerry, Judy stole the spotlight. So much so that when cosplaying as characters from Cyberpunk 2077, most people opted to dress up as her. In the actual game, many players realized that Judy’s heart only belonged to a feminine V.
Judy Alvarez is a crucial character in Cyberpunk 2077. She guides you during your initial Braindance experience and holds a significant part in the captivating Evelyn Parker storyline. It’s worth mentioning that Judy Alvarez identifies as a lesbian. If you’re interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with Judy, keep in mind that she is only available as a Romance option for Female V. Make sure to choose a female character at the beginning of the game, as this preference cannot be altered at any point.
Judy Alvarez romance guide
To romance Judy Alvarez in Cyberpunk 2077, players need to accomplish her main missions, unlock her side jobs, and make the right dialogue choices when they come up. Among the four main romantic options in the game, Judy is considered one of the more accessible choices.
To win Judy’s heart, here’s a list of the main missions you must complete in order:
1. The Information
This is your first encounter with Judy in the Lizzie’s Bar.
2. Automatic Love
V bumps into Judy at Lizzie’s Bar while they are inquiring about Evelyn. After a little convincing, Judy agrees and hands over a cigarette case that contains the address to Clouds, the club where Evelyn is employed.
3. The Space Between
V discovers that Evelyn was taken to a Ripperdoc by the name of Fingers for a Joytoy named Fingers. Judy joins V as they chat with the Ripperdoc to gather more information. They find out that Evelyn was actually captured by the assistant of Fingers, who arranges deals for him.
4. Disasterpiece
Judy and V stumble upon an incredibly rare snuff braindance, which helps them locate the compound. Fueled by determination, they successfully infiltrate the compound and manage to rescue Evelyn. In a heartfelt gesture, Judy extracts a braindance specifically for V, granting them the next important clue in their pursuit of uncovering the solution to the Relic mystery.
5. Double Life
Once you’ve finished listening to the entire audio conversation, you’ll get the opportunity to chat with Judy before exiting the braindance. Be sure to think carefully about your responses, as this dialogue option will slightly shape your future conversations with Judy. However, it won’t impact your chances of romance.
After finishing all of Judy’s Main Jobs, you’ll gain access to her thrilling collection of major Side Jobs. Consisting of 5 exciting missions, you’ll assist Judy in seeking revenge for Evelyn. And if you’ve made all the correct choices along the way, you may even score a date during her epic final assignment.
Here’s a list of the side jobs you must complete in order:
1. Both Sides, Now
Requirements: To begin the mission, make sure to complete the Main Job, Double Life, and then patiently wait for 24 in-game hours for a phone call.
Once Judy reaches out, it’s always a good idea to accept her request right away instead of declining. When Judy calls, be eager to say yes because you definitely don’t want to miss out on an opportunity with her.
2. Ex-Factor
Requirements: Make sure you have finished Both Sides, the first main task. Once you’re done, be patient and wait for around 12 in-game hours to receive a text message. After that, stay alert for an additional 6 in-game hours to receive a phone call.
Say yes right away. Just like the previous quest, you should let Judy know that you’ll be there as soon as you can. This applies to any future phone calls you receive from Judy too.
3. Talkin’ Bout A Revolution
Requirements: Completed Ex-Factor quest and patiently waited for 6 in-game hours for a text message, followed by another 6 in-game hours for a phone call.
Get involved in the Plan – Once you’ve battled Tom and find yourself nearing the conclusion of the quest, select “You can count on me.” to move forward to the next adventure.
Refuse Judy’s Payment – When Judy offers to compensate you for the job, kindly decline by choosing “Out of the question.” Let her know you’re doing it out of goodwill.
Avoid discussing the Relic – We don’t want to trouble Judy any further, so when the relic malfunctions and worries her, select “Forget about it. It’s passed.” and ease her concerns.
Finally, while you’re having the conversation, show your appreciation by accepting her inviting offer to stay the night.
4. Pisces
Requirements: You need to finish the mission “Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution” and then patiently wait for 6 in-game hours to receive a text message. After that, wait for another 6 in-game hours to receive a phone call.
When you finally get to Hiromi’s office, the conversations you have afterward are crucial for unlocking Judy’s ultimate Side Job and Romance possibility. In the penthouse, make sure to select the following dialogue options:
- Choose “Let’s do this.”
- “Do my best. Jack ’em out.”
- “Hold on, think you’ve gone too far.”
- “Let’s cut to the quick.” After, this kill the Tyger Claw bosses.
- “What?”
- “You tried to cheat us all.”
- Now kill Maiko to be eligible for Judy’s final quest.
5. Pyramid Song
Requirements: Make sure you have completed the Pisces mission and patiently waited for 24 in-game hours to receive a phone call.
Give Her a Kiss: Take the chance to give her a kiss now or wait for another opportunity.
Embrace a Relationship: Seal the deal by selecting “The beginning of something amazing.” during your final morning chat. This will grant you access to her apartment as an extra safehouse.
By completing the Phantom Liberty expansion, you unlock another exciting ending option. This one’s called The Tower, and get this, you can still have a brief ending together with Judy. Phantom Liberty brings you some exciting new content if you’re a big fan of Judy. Although it might not be as extensive as Panam’s storyline, it’s still noteworthy and definitely worth exploring. If you have a good rapport with Judy, get ready for some fun conversations and messages from Dogtown, as you dive into the intriguing developments of the expansion.