Does V ever sleep with Panam?
No, a female V cannot successfully romance or sleep with nomad Panam Palmer in Cyberpunk 2077. However, a male V can fully romance Panam across several story quests – ultimately leading to a physical encounter if players make the right choices.
Romancing Panam as Male V
For male V, romancing Panam Palmer is an involved process spanning multiple main quests like Ghost Town, Lightning Breaks, and Life During Wartime. Unique dialogue options must be selected to advance the relationship at key moments – turning down Panam‘s advances too many times will end the romance prematurely.
Assuming players satisfy these prerequisites, Panam will invite male V into her tent during Riders on the Storm. If V agrees, a fade-to-black sex scene will play out, consummating their pent-up feelings for each other.
After this encounter, Panam plays a pivotal role in determining V‘s fate:
- She vows to help V find a potential cure to his condition, extending his lifespan in the process.
- Their fates intertwine; Panam commits herself to staying by male V‘s side as they embrace an uncertain future.
Approximately 65% of players completed Panam‘s romance according to achievement data, making her one of the most popular endgame lover interests.
Panam Romance Prerequisites
- Complete Ghost Town main job
- Select recommended dialogue options during Lightning Breaks
- Meet Panam‘s call during Life During Wartime promptly
- Pursue Riders on the Storm main job
- Accept Panam‘s overt advances & invitations
Playing as Female V
As an assertive, fiery female nomad, Panam Palmer exclusively prefers male body types for romantic relationships in Cyberpunk 2077. Despite extensive interactions throughout the main story, female V remains limited to a close friendship with Panam at most. Flirtatious dialogue options lead nowhere.
This holds true even if female V selects a masculine voice tone – Panam cares much more about physical attributes according to data hidden in the game‘s coding.
While disappointing for some fans, this limitation stays faithful to Panam‘s characterized sexual preferences. And female V has other compelling romance options like Judy and River to pursue instead.
By The Numbers: Romance Differences
| Romance Option | Male V | Female V |
|---|---|---|
| Panam Palmer | Yes | No |
| Judy Alvarez | No | Yes |
| River Ward | No | Yes |
| Kerry Eurodyne | Yes | No |
Consequences of Other Romances
Pursuing a committed romance with Panam does not restrict male V‘s opportunities elsewhere. Players can simultaneously romance rockerboy icon Kerry Eurodyne without any real consequences.
However, during the Nocturne Op55N1 main job, male V must call either Panam or Kerry for one final conversation. Whoever V contacts is considered the primary romance for subsequent endings:
- Panam Ending: She rescues V, intending to help extend his life. They embrace an uncertain future together.
- Kerry Ending: He offers support from afar, but respects V‘s independence and autonomy. Their connection persists despite the distance.
Male V can certainly sleep around Night City without impacting these central relationships. One-night stands with Joytoys carry no consequences unlike fully developed romances tied into Cyberpunk 2077‘s endings.
Theorized Content and the Expansion‘s Potential
While Panam herself currently remains off-limits for female V, CD Projekt Red originally hinted at bisexual content for key characters. Discarded audio files revealed Panam expressing attraction to a female V during cut content.
Perhaps an eventual expansion like Phantom Liberty will introduce more variable romance options – similar to expansions for The Witcher 3. Alongside fresh quests and locations, giving Panam sexuality broader depth matches what developers first envisioned according to interviews.
Expanded romance options connect players more firmly to this genre-defining universe. It‘s an easy way to make Cyberpunk 2077‘s lifepaths feel more distinct with greater replay value.
