Play It Safe

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for the Play It Safe main job in Cyberpunk 2077. In this guide, we will walk you through every major choice and consequence available during this mission. Get ready to navigate through the dangerous world of Cyberpunk 2077 and ensure your survival with our step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Return to Japantown Market

• After receiving Takemura’s phone call, head back to the Japantown Market and meet up with him at the same location where you previously met in Gimme Danger. Takemura will provide you with a shard containing altered data about the parade, so listen carefully as he explains the mission specifics.

Step 2: Reach the First Sniper

• Once the conversation with Takemura about Oda is over, make your way across the footbridge following the waypoint to locate the first sniper.
• Look out for a large metal staircase and climb it to reach the top.
• Push through the crowd until you find a large double door.
• Here, you’ll encounter a red trip laser. You can either disable it or jump over it to proceed.
• At the end of the path, you’ll come across a computer that you can hack and breach.
• Next to the computer, climb the ladder leading to the floor above and sneak towards the billboard to avoid drawing attention.
• Use a stealth attack to take down the first sniper.

Step 3: Reach the Second Sniper

• Turn around after neutralizing the first sniper and follow the waypoint marker up a nearby ledge to reach the second sniper.
• Look for an elevator that will take you to the 21st-floor balcony.
• Speak with Johnny on the balcony to gather more information about the person responsible for targeting him.
• Climb a nearby ladder and cross the catwalk.
• Be prepared for a section of the walkway to collapse, requiring you to sprint and jump across the gap.
• Proceed forward and jump down a small ledge to find an exit hatch on the floor.
• Open the hatch and climb down.
• As you descend, use quickhacks to temporarily disable patrolling drones and remain undetected.
• Take out the guard blocking the door to the second sniper when he leans on the railing.
• Sneak through the room, avoiding a trip laser, and eliminate the second sniper while they are focused on the area outside.
• Hack the computer (requires Intelligence attribute level 6) and gather any shards you find in the room.

Step 4: Reach the Third Sniper

• Once you’ve dealt with the second sniper, continue through the double doors and bypass or disable another trip laser.
• Proceed up the staircase and silently eliminate the soldier guarding the floor above by taking him out when he leans out the window.
• Repeat the process for the guard on the next floor.
• Be careful to remain undetected during these takedowns to avoid alerting the patrolling drones outside.
• Hack the computer (requires Intelligence attribute level 6) for additional loot.
• Proceed down the corridor and eliminate the soldier patrolling the balcony area when he leans over the edge.
• Cross to the other side by climbing down onto the footbridge below.
• Wait for no floats to pass before crossing, as their reactors can harm you.
• Climb and jump up vents and platforms until you reach the top ledge.
• Deal with the two guards either stealthily or bypass them altogether.
• Use the elevator to reach the upper construction floor.
• Sneak up on the guard as you exit the elevator and neutralize them.
• Continue climbing up vents, platforms, and staircases until you reach a ladder leading to a footbridge.
• Disable any drones above using quickhacks before climbing the ladder and jumping through the second window.
• Avoid mines and trip lasers as you quietly approach the third sniper by the first window.

Step 5: Reach the Netrunner

• With all three snipers eliminated, follow the waypoint marker and use the elevator to reach the Foyer on the 30th floor.
• Take a moment to lean over the balcony edge and enjoy the music as the floats pass by.
• When you’re ready to proceed, enter the Foyer and jack out the Netrunner.
• This action will trigger Oda’s appearance and initiate a challenging boss battle.

Step 6: Defeat Oda

• Oda is a formidable opponent, so understanding his different attacks is crucial to your success.
• He will utilize Mantis Blades, a Smart SMG, Optical Camo, and showcase impressive mobility.
• To counter his attacks, keep moving and dodging when he charges with the Mantis Blades to minimize damage.
• Take cover to evade the homing bullets from his Smart SMG.
• Watch out for his Optical Camo and prevent him from healing by dealing damage when he tries to hide.
• Quickhacking and using grenades are effective strategies to lower his health.
• Use grenades with stun effects and quickhacks like Weapon Glitch and Cyberware Malfunction to disable his weapons and cyberware temporarily.
• Choose your approach wisely based on your playstyle.

Step 7: Kill or Spare Oda – Play It Safe Choices and Consequences

• After defeating Oda, you will have the choice to either kill him or spare his life.
• Your decision will have a minor impact on his appearance in one of the game’s final missions, but it won’t affect the overall outcome of the story.
• Choose according to your personal preference.

Step 8: Escape the Parade Grounds

• With your decision made, connect to the Access Point by the Netrunner and watch the camera feed from Hanako’s computer.
• Wait for Takemura to make his move.
• As things turn sour, follow the waypoint marker through the nearby double doors and make your way down to the street level to escape the parade grounds.

Congratulations on successfully completing the Play It Safe main job in Cyberpunk 2077! We hope our guide has helped you navigate through the mission and make the right choices along the way. Good luck with your future adventures in Night City!