The Reaper Fears You - Expanded Secret Ending Requirements
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #302 of 476 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Expanded ways to start "Don’t Fear the Reaper" at the end, depending on the status of your relationship with Johnny as shown in the metajournal:
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[]: Johnny suggests using Arasaka's front door after around five minutes if you haven't committed to another option yet, as CDPR intended.
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]: V has the option to assault the tower solo without having to wait for Johnny to suggest it first. - : Johnny will suggest a solo assault right after laying out V's other options without making you wait.
In the vanilla game, this affinity percentage value is left over from a mechanic which was never fully implemented in the game, so I was glad to find a use for it here.
For manual installation, extract the contents of the archive into your Cyberpunk 2077 install directory (...\Cyberpunk 2077). Not recommended.
Use the option 'Mod Manager Download' to download and install with your linked mod manager. I use and recommend Mod Organizer 2.
This archive modifies the scene graph for . It will conflict with any other mods that make edits to the same scene without patching. In the case of undesired overwrites, priority can be assigned to the mod by prepending special characters in front of the .archive filename like '#####_'.
A version compatible with Deceptious Bug Fixes is available.
Tested for compatibility with Welcome To Night City, my preferred Wabbajack-supported mod list for the game.
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This gameplay mod for Cyberpunk 2077 expands the conditions for triggering the 'Don't Fear the Reaper' secret ending, offering new paths based on your relationship with Johnny. With 79 endorsements and nearly 5,000 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition for players seeking alternative ways to access the iconic ending.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tightly focused on a beloved secret ending—perfect for completionists.
- Respectable download count (4,891) shows real interest.
- Author PlatinumShadow has a track record, so quality is likely solid.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 79 endorsements—still a niche mod, not a community staple.
- Last updated December 2025—may not be updated for future game patches.
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who've already unlocked the secret ending and want more variety in how to get it. Also great for role-players who want their choices with Johnny to matter more. Skip if you're looking for new content or gameplay overhauls—this is purely about the ending trigger.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you've met the base requirements for the secret ending (like completing specific missions) before relying on this mod.
- If you're using other gameplay mods, test this one in a separate save to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod page for any updates after game patches—Cyberpunk updates can break mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- PlatinumShadow
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 4,891
- Endorsements
- 79
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/25/2025
- Updated
- 12/6/2025
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