Don't Punch Thompson
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #314 of 457 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
In vanilla this "Hit" choice has time limit but even if you don't press it Johnny will start hitting Thompson anyway. This mod fixes it. Now if you don't press the choice, the scene will end logically without the beating. Also when V asks Johnny what happend to Thompson V will not mention the beating. Still this mod allow you to choose and doesn't override original scene.
I think many people, including me, liked this character and thought he was just doing his job. Now you're kind of rewriting his story. Johnny didn't hit him and they went their separate ways peacefully.
Installation:
Drop the archive folder in the directory of Cyberpunk 2077. (archive\pc\mod\Don't Punch Thompson.archive)
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This small gameplay mod for Cyberpunk 2077 adds a real option to avoid hitting Thompson during the Never Fade Away quest, giving players a non-violent alternative. With 161 endorsements and over 226,000 downloads, it's a niche but popular fix for those who want more choice in that mission.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (226,720) shows tons of players wanted this option.
- Tiny, focused mod that does exactly what it says—no bloat.
- Simple install, just drop it in and you're good.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one quest, so if you're looking for broader gameplay changes, this isn't it.
- Last updated in August 2025, so it might not be compatible with future game patches.
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who role-play as a pacifist or just hate being forced to punch Thompson in that quest. Skip if you want major gameplay overhauls—this is a single-mission tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest version of the game, as mods can break after updates.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it through that to keep track of it easily.
- Test the quest early to confirm the option appears—if not, check for conflicts with other quest mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- S1nonim
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 226,720
- Endorsements
- 161
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/29/2025
- Updated
- 8/29/2025
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