Firestarter Walkthrough and Choices

Your guide to the Firestarter mission in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Learn about V's choices, Hansen's test, and the branching paths with Reed and Songbird.

Alright, choom, let's dive into the 'Firestarter' mission in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. This one's a biggie, right after 'I've Seen That Face Before,' and it sets you up for some major story forks. You and Alex, disguised as the Cassel twins, are heading to the stadium. Keep your eyes peeled when you arrive; Albert Murphy, a Barghest soldier, will greet you and tell you to ditch your weapons in a locker. Barghest is already on alert for a possible FIA operation, so stay sharp. ## Hansen's Test Once you're in, Hansen will test your identities. This is crucial – too many wrong answers and it's game over, right there. Use the dossier and what you know from previous quests to help you out. Your correct responses will depend on which twin you're impersonating. If you're Aurore Cassel: * Take the drink when it's offered. * When Hansen asks about gambling at the Black Sapphire, remember if the twins won or lost the final bet in 'You Know My Name.' * Remember that Aurore wouldn't know prisoners from other cell blocks since she was in the VIP wing while in prison. * Aurore is a fan of Kerry Eurodyne's style. * Aurore is marked for death by France's underworld, so working with them would be tough or require a hefty payment. If you're Aymeric Cassel: * Same as Aurore, answer about gambling at the Black Sapphire based on the 'You Know My Name' outcome. * When asked about a classic car, mention your interest in the Porsche 911 Turbo (930). * Either refuse the drink or give it to Aurore. * Aymeric doesn't recall leaving Petrochem because his memories from that time were stolen. ## The Big Choice: Songbird or Reed? After you chat with Hansen, Songbird shows up and leads you to the Neural Matrix. This is where your path splits. You can either help Songbird escape or help Reed capture her. Your decision here will drastically change the main storyline of Phantom Liberty. ### If You Betray Solomon Reed (Help Songbird): After grabbing the Neural Matrix, you'll signal Alex to take out Hansen. Songbird will then breach the stadium, creating an escape route for you with her hacking support. If you want some extra loot, you can return to Hansen's body to grab his Bald Eagle and Wild Dog weapons. Keep moving through the stadium, grab your gear from the locker, and then head through the market. Murphy might show up again; you can sneak past him or take him down to loot his iconic weapon, Murphy's Law. Continue towards the exit, avoiding or fighting drones. Once you reach the homeless camp, follow the prompts, and you'll drive away, finishing the quest and kicking off 'The Killing Moon.' ### If You Betray Songbird (Help Reed): Once you have the Neural Matrix, Songbird will reveal the ruse to Hansen. Hansen kills Alex, and your ICEbreaker stops Songbird's attack. Songbird escapes, and you'll follow her. Navigate the stadium, collecting your weapons along the way. At the market entrance, Hansen and his Barghest soldiers will ambush you. Hansen comes out swinging with his light machine gun and revolver, but at 50% health, he gets aggressive with a knife. Take him down and loot him for his Bald Eagle, Fang, and Wild Dog. Head down to the parking garage to meet Reed. Get in the car, and after a chat, you'll watch MaxTac capture Songbird, completing the mission and starting 'Black Steel In The Hour of Chaos.' ## Journal Entry Your journal will reflect the gravity of the situation: _"Think it's clear by now this ain't one of those stories that comes out all giggles and hugs. It's like I said – finger's on the trigger, just gotta decide who you got down your sights. Assumin' Hansen doesn't pull one on you first, of course. Good luck. And choose wisely." ## Objectives Here's a rundown of the main objectives: * Drive to the stadium. * Wait for vehicle ID verification. * Park the car. * Get out of the car. * Follow Alex. * Talk to Murphy. * Follow Murphy. * Get in the elevator. * Take the elevator with Murphy. * Deposit your weapons. * Talk to Murphy. * Talk to Hansen. * Follow Songbird. * Talk to Songbird. * Connect to the mainframe. If V decides to betray Reed: * Follow Songbird's instructions. * Talk to Songbird. * Follow Songbird. * Escape the secured area with Songbird. * Retrieve your gear from the locker. * Wait for Songbird to open the doors. * Reach the market exit with Songbird. * Move the crates to open a path. * Open the sewer gate. * Jump out of the sewer to the ground. * Talk to Songbird. * Lead Songbird out of the homeless camp. * Talk to Songbird. If V decides to betray Songbird: * Talk to Johnny. * Escape the secured area. * Retrieve your gear from the locker. * Reach the market exit. * Escape the market. * Neutralize Hansen and his soldiers. * Search Hansen. * Take the elevator to the garage. * Meet with Reed. * Get in the car. * Talk to Reed.