Cyberpunk 2077 Clampdown Walkthrough: How to Complete the Quest and Get King's Gear

Cyberpunk 2077 has received new content through its Edgerunners 2 Update, version 2.5, including a story-driven side quest called Clampdown. The mission takes V into a dangerous prison operation involving a crew connected to the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime.

Players can earn a new outfit and an iconic weapon associated with King, while experiencing a mission filled with hacking, prison escapes, firefights, and important decisions. Here's how to unlock Clampdown, complete its main objectives, and collect the rewards.

How to Unlock Clampdown in Cyberpunk 2077

Before starting the mission, you need to make progress in the main story and complete two gigs for Wakako Okada.

Follow these requirements:

1. Complete the main story mission The Heist.
2. Complete two gigs offered by Wakako in Night City.
3. Wait for Wakako to send you a message about a job connected to King.
4. Read and respond to the message to receive the Clampdown quest.
5. Travel to the designated meeting point and speak with King to begin the operation.

If the mission does not appear immediately, continue playing or use the in-game wait function to allow time for Wakako's message to arrive.

The quest is part of the free version 2.5 update, so eligible players do not need to purchase a separate expansion to access it.

Step 1: Meet King and Enter the Prison

Once Clampdown becomes available, follow the quest marker to the meeting location in Santo Domingo. King will explain the job and ask V to help with a dangerous prison operation.

After accepting the mission, travel to the prison's visitor entrance and follow the instructions provided during the encounter. V will need to pass through security and interact with the prison's identification system.

The situation quickly becomes more complicated than an ordinary visit. V is drawn into the prison's internal operation and must find a way to escape the initial confinement.

Step 2: Escape the Cell and Find the Smuggled Package

After reaching the cell area, speak with the other characters and follow the instructions provided through the mission.

Use the available surveillance system to access a security camera and locate the controls needed to open the cell door. Once the way is clear, leave the cell and follow the objective markers toward the smuggled package.

The package is hidden in a bathroom area. Scan the bag and collect its contents when prompted.

This discovery is particularly important because it provides King's distinctive gear, including clothing and a weapon. Keep progressing through the mission afterward to continue the escape operation.

Step 3: Reach the Security Cortex

The next section involves moving through the prison while avoiding or defeating guards. You must reach the Security Cortex, access its terminal, and investigate the information stored on the system.

The mission introduces the Reaper Chip system, which creates a serious threat for V and the other prisoners.

Search the terminal's available files to understand the situation and identify the relevant controls. You will then need to locate the server responsible for the Reaper Chips.

Use the mission markers and environmental clues to reach the correct server. Once connected, follow the available prompts to deactivate the chips.

Where the game offers an opportunity to help another character, examine the available options carefully before proceeding.

Step 4: Fight Your Way to the Armory

After completing the security objectives, leave the Security Cortex and prepare for combat. Guards will attempt to stop V as the prison's security situation deteriorates.

Defeat the enemies in your path and follow the quest markers toward the armory. Once you reach the equipment area, recover your weapons, clothing, and other gear.

The mission then moves into another phase of the escape plan. Listen to the dialogue and wait for the next instructions before entering the following combat section.

Make sure your weapons and cyberware are ready, as the remaining objectives include additional firefights.

Step 5: Reach the Crisis Control Room

V must find a way into the Crisis Control Room and access the system controlling the prison's Reaper Chips.

Follow the quest marker to the secured entrance. If the door is locked, examine the nearby terminal and use the available hacking interaction to gain access.

Once inside, deal with any hostile guards and connect to the relevant terminal.

At this stage, the game presents a significant decision concerning the Reaper Chips. You can choose whether to activate or deactivate them, and the consequences differ.

Recommended choice: Deactivate the Reaper Chips. This option allows you to avoid killing the affected prisoners and is the more compassionate route through the encounter.

After making your decision, follow the escape route through the building and continue toward the extraction point.

Step 6: Defeat Darius

Before V can complete the escape, Darius appears in powerful armor and becomes a major combat obstacle.

The key to making this encounter easier is to watch his movements and look for an opportunity to attack the exposed weak point on his armor.

Try to reposition when he turns, then aim at the vulnerable area around the rear fuel tank. Attacking this point can help weaken him and make the fight more manageable.

Keep moving to avoid his heavy attacks and use your strongest weapons when you have a clear shot. Once Darius is defeated, follow the objective markers toward the final escape sequence.

Step 7: Escape the Prison and Lose the Police

After defeating Darius, continue to the designated extraction location. V must plant a mine, take cover from the explosion, and use the resulting escape route.

The prison escape leads into a police pursuit. Instead of remaining in a prolonged firefight with the NCPD, focus on breaking line of sight and getting away from the search area.

Use the surrounding streets, cover, and available vehicles to create distance. Once you have escaped the immediate pursuit, wait for the follow-up calls to finish the mission.

Completing the final objectives concludes Clampdown and allows you to return to the rest of Night City's activities.

Rewards for Completing Clampdown

The mission offers several rewards for players who complete the prison operation.

• King's outfit: A distinctive clothing set inspired by the character from the Edgerunners 2 storyline.
• Coronation Tech Revolver: An iconic weapon associated with King.
• In-game money: The walkthrough reports a reward of approximately 7,000 eddies.
• Progression rewards: Additional experience and Street Cred may be awarded as part of the mission's completion.

The exact rewards shown can depend on your game version and quest state. Check your inventory and the mission-completion screen after finishing the quest.

What Else Is Included in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5?

Clampdown is only one part of the Edgerunners 2 update. Version 2.5 also introduces other additions and improvements, including:

• A new side quest called Welcome to Paradise.
• A dual-wielding combat option for eligible pistols and revolvers.
• Additional customization for arm and hand cyberware.
• New clothing options and character hairstyles.
• An expanded Photo Mode.
• Console field-of-view settings and additional quality-of-life features.
• Console mod support through mod.io, with restrictions that can affect trophies.
• Technical improvements and bug fixes.

The update is free for players who own the game on supported platforms. Availability on Nintendo Switch 2 and the Mac App Store version follows the initial rollout on other platforms.

Final Thoughts

The Clampdown mission adds a substantial new story experience to Cyberpunk 2077, combining stealth and hacking interactions with prison combat, a major decision, and an escape sequence.

Completing it also provides a way to collect King's outfit and Coronation Tech Revolver, making the mission worth checking out for players interested in the Edgerunners connection.

To unlock the quest, complete The Heist and two gigs for Wakako, then wait for her message. Follow the objectives carefully, deactivate the Reaper Chips if you prefer the more compassionate outcome, and target Darius's weak point during the final fight.

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