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This is a walkthrough for Following The River, a Side Quest in Cyberpunk 2077. Read on to learn all the available choices in Following The River, how to get the best possible result, tips and strategies for the Quest, and all available rewards.

All River Quests (River Romance Guide)
1 I Fought The Law
2 The Hunt
3 Following The River

List of Contents

Following The River Basic Information

Quest Type Side
Act Act 2
Quest No. 3
Lifepath All

How to Unlock Following The River

Quest Unlock Conditions Complete The Hunt and wait 24 in-game hours.

The Hunt Walkthrough

Following The River Rewards

Quest Rewards ・1225 EXP
・2775 Street Cred
・Crash

Following The River Walkthrough

Following The River Quest Objectives

Rancho Coronado, Santo Domingo

Objectives
1
Objective IconWait for River.
Wait for River by the barrels in front of Joss's house.
2
Following The River Help Make Jambalaya
Objective IconHelp River make the Jambalaya then have a drink with him.
You'll have to stir the bowl and enter the house to get the rice. There's a lot of dialogue options here to further explore River's character.
3
Following The River AR Game
Objective IconPlay the AR game with the children.
Simply shoot the targets to score points.
Optional: Let the children win by not shooting as many targets as them. This should be easy as it requires you to simply shoot less. You will see their score compared to yours at the left of the screen.
4
Following the River Dinner
Objective IconHave dinner with River's family.
5
Objective IconFollow River to the top of the water tower.
River will lead you to the gate of the water tower, where you have to interact with him to climb up past the gate. Afterwards, climb up to the top of the water tower.
6
Following the River Atop The Water Tower
Objective IconHave a conversation with river atop the water tower.
7
Objective IconTalk with River when you wake up.
Talk to River before leaving to end the quest.

Tips and Strategies

Romance Guide - River

Respond to River's Text

When River eventually texts you, respond with How about a new record? then continue the conversation. Regardless of your responses, flirty or not, he will call you after some more time passes with the quest.

Accept His Invite

This goes without saying, but when River call accept the invite to start the quest and choose the dialogue options that make you seem more interested.

Kiss the Boy

You'll have some opportunities during this quest to give River a smooch. If you're looking to romance him then do it. Keep choosing the choices that show you're interested and after the second kiss you'll be in a relationship with River.
River Ward: Romance Guide

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Act 2 Side Quests

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Venus in Furs War Pigs Full Disclosure
(Rec. Lvl 10)
Don't Lose Your Mind
(Rec. Lvl 15)		 The Hunt
(Rec. Lvl 15)		 Gun Music
(Rec. Lvl 25)
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(Rec. Lvl 30)		 Meetings Along The Edge Sweet Dreams
Stefan (Rec. Lvl 30)
A Day in The Life
Darrell		 Coin Operated Boy
Theo		 Every Breath You Take
Blue Moon
Fool on The Hill
Misty		 I'll Fly Away
Mitch		 Losing My Religion
Bhikku
Machine Gun
Skippy		 Raymond Chandler Evening
Pepe 		Sex on Wheels
Jake
Sinnerman
Wakako		 Spellbound
Nix 		Violence
Lizzy Wizzy
Fortunate Son
Bob (Rec. Lvl 10)		 Killing In The Name
Nancy (Rec. Lvl 15) 		Send In The Clowns
Ozob (Rec. Lvl 15)
Following The River
River (Rec. Lvl 17)		 Bullets
Zane (Rec. Lvl 30) 		Small Man, Big Mouth
Kirk (Rec. Lvl 30)
Shape of a Pony
El Capitan
Act 2 Side Quests Given By Delamain
Epistrophy Epistrophy: Badlands Epistrophy: North Oak
Epistrophy: Northside Epistrophy: Rancho Coronado Epistrophy: The Glen
Epistrophy: Wellsprings
(Rec. Lvl 7) 		Epistrophy: Coastview
(Rec. Lvl 8)
Act 2 Side Quests Given By Claire
The Beast in Me The Beast in Me: Badlands The Beast in Me: City Center
The Beast in Me: Santo Domingo The Beast in Me: The Big Race These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
Act 2 Side Quests Given By Coach Fred
Beat on the Brat: Kabuki
(Rec. Lvl 15)		 Beat on the Brat: Arroyo
(Rec. Lvl 30) 		Beat on the Brat: The Glen
(Rec. Lvl 30)
Beat on the Brat: Pacifica
(Rec. Lvl 40)		 Beat on the Brat: Rancho Coronado
(Rec. Lvl 40)		 Beat on the Brat
(Rec. Lvl 45)
Act 2 Side Quests Given By Kerry
A Like Supreme Boat Drinks I Don't Wanna Hear It
Off The Leash Rebel! Rebel!
Act 2 Side Quests Given By Judy
Both Sides, Now Pyramid Song Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution
Ex-Factor
(Rec. Lvl 10)		 Pisces
(Rec. Lvl 15)
Act 2 Side Quests Given By Panam
Queen Of The Highway Riders On The Storm
(Rec. Lvl 16)		 With A Little Help From My Friends
(Rec. Lvl 18)
Act 2 Side Quests Given By Brendan
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Act 2 Side Quests Given By Rogue
Blistering Love
(Rec. Lvl 15)		 Chippin' In
(Rec. Lvl 15)
Act 2 Side Quests Given By Jefferson
Dream On
(Rec. Lvl 20)		 I Fought The Law
(Rec. Lvl 25)

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