Should I Let Johnny Take Over To Talk To Rogue?

When It Makes Sense

• Good fit: You want to unlock the “Sun” ending path and the related Arasaka Tower assault plan. Letting Johnny take over leads directly to the side job “Blistering Love,” where Rogue becomes involved in the final missions. This is one of the more action-oriented ending routes and gives Rogue a meaningful role in the closing hours of the story.
• Good fit: You are pursuing a closer bond with Johnny and want to see more of his personal history. The conversation with Rogue is one of the most emotionally revealing moments for Johnny’s character, and it adds context to his past relationship with Rogue, his failed raid on Arasaka Tower, and his guilt over her survival.

When You Should Avoid It

• Warning sign: You are playing a V who resents Johnny and wants to maintain personal agency. Handing control to Johnny means Rogue sees and speaks to Johnny, not V. If your roleplay goal is to keep Johnny at a distance, this choice contradicts that direction and may make later rejection options feel less consistent.
• Warning sign: You are concerned about the “Temperance” ending implications. Strengthening Johnny’s connection to V and Rogue can make it easier to reach the ending where Johnny takes V’s body permanently. If you want to avoid that outcome, you should be mindful of how this choice advances Johnny’s influence.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Unlocks additional quests and endings. Letting Johnny talk to Rogue opens the “Blistering Love” questline and makes the “Sun” ending available. Without this step, that specific ending path is inaccessible in a standard playthrough.
• Rewards Johnny-centric storytelling. The scene gives players access to unique dialogue, backstory, and emotional beats that flesh out Johnny’s relationship with one of Night City’s most important fixers.

Cons

• Reduces V’s direct control of the situation. V steps back while Johnny interacts with a powerful ally, which can create a sense that V is becoming a passenger in their own story and relationships.
• Can lead toward an ending the player may not want. Building trust with Johnny is necessary for several ending branches, including the one where Johnny keeps the body. If you prefer an ending where V remains V, you may want to limit Johnny’s influence.

Decision Checklist

• Which ending am I aiming for, and does this choice bring me closer to or farther from that outcome?
• Am I roleplaying a V who trusts Johnny, tolerates him, or actively resists him?
• Do I want to experience all available quest content, even if it means surrendering control for one scene?

Alternatives to Consider

If you do not let Johnny take over, you can still progress through the main story and access several other endings, including the “Star” ending with the Aldecaldos and the “Devil” ending involving Arasaka. You can also change your relationship with Johnny in later conversations and side jobs. For players who want to see the Johnny-Rogue scene without committing to its consequences, saving before the decision and reloading is a common approach in choice-driven RPGs. New Game Plus or a second playthrough can also be used to experience both branches.

Final Recommendation

Let Johnny take over if you want to unlock the “Sun” ending, see more of Johnny’s backstory with Rogue, and are comfortable with V sharing the spotlight. Decline if you are roleplaying a resistant V or trying to minimize Johnny’s influence over the endgame. Because Cyberpunk 2077 is a single-player narrative game, the “right” choice is the one that matches your preferred story outcome and roleplay direction. For players concerned about missing content, make a manual save before the decision so you can revisit the choice later.