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Playing For Keeps
Cyberpunk 2077

Playing For Keeps

Your friend's guide to Cyberpunk 2077's Playing For Keeps gig. Learn how to get the eye implant in Little China, whether you're a brawler or a hacker.

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Your friend's guide to Cyberpunk 2077's Playing For Keeps gig. Learn how to get the eye implant in Little China, whether you're a brawler or a hacker.

Alright, so you've just hit Street Cred Lv 1 and you're ready to start making some eddies. One of the first gigs you'll get is called 'Playing For Keeps,' and it's a Search and Recover type gig over in Little China. Your job is to snag an eye implant for some guy named Jacob Lamb. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward, and I'll walk you through it.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, head over to the Kashuu Hanten Bar in Little China. Once you get there, you'll need to make your way through the alley.
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    In the alley, you'll see a vending machine. You can hack this thing if you want, but the main goal here is to deal with the enemy nearby. Take them down, then look for the door on the left. That's your way in.
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    Now, once you're inside, you've got a few options to get that eye implant:
    • Option 1: Use your Body Stat. If you've been pumping points into your Body stat and it's at least Level 4, you can just force the door open. Easy peasy.
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    Option 2: Steal the Keycard. If your Body stat isn't cutting it, no worries. You can take down the Bartender – yeah, the one behind the bar – and snag the Keycard right off his corpse.
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    Option 3: Gather Data from the Computer. This one's a bit more sneaky. Go back into the building through the alley, find the computer, and interact with it. You'll want to click on 'Files' to get some crucial information. Once you've got the intel, head back outside, find the Bartender, and use that information to blackmail him into giving you the eye.
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    After you've successfully acquired the Implant, your next step is to head to the Drop Point. It'll be clearly marked on your map, so just follow the waypoint.
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    Deposit the Implant at the Drop Point to officially complete the 'Playing For Keeps' gig. Good job!
Tips
  • The gig is available from Street Cred Lv 1, so don't feel like you have to wait around.
  • There are multiple ways to get the implant, so pick the one that best suits your V's build. If you're a tank, use your Body. If you're more of a hacker or stealthy type, the computer or keycard options are for you.
  • The Kashuu Hanten Bar is located in Little China. Make sure you're in the right area before you start searching.

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