Cyberpunk 2077 Player Saves Jackie Welles in Unforeseen Exploit

A player of the popular video game Cyberpunk 2077 has discovered an unexpected way to alter the fate of a pivotal character, Jackie Welles, sparking intrigue and confusion among fans. Jackie Welles, known to be the best friend and companion of the main character V, meets an untimely demise during the mission «The Heist,» an outcome that players have historically found unavoidable regardless of the decisions made in-game.

The breakthrough came from a Reddit user going by the handle «utakatikmobil,» who shared their discovery in a thread on the subreddit r/LowSodiumCyberpunk. The user’s achievement, presented through a video, demonstrates a method to save Jackie Welles from his grim fate. However, this discovery appears to be more of an unintended game exploit rather than a feature designed by the game’s developer, CD Projekt RED.

Commenters on the Reddit thread expressed astonishment, with one remark encapsulating the general sentiment: «How did you even figure this out?» Despite the excitement surrounding Jackie’s newfound survival, the exploit comes at a high cost. According to a follow-up comment by the user, «utakatikmobil,» executing this method results in a ‘softlock’ of the game. Players who pursue this avenue find themselves unable to progress further due to various game limitations, such as a forever locked down Watson area and incessant rain.

Meanwhile, in related developments, Cyberpunk 2077 has demonstrated the potential for high-performance gaming on mobile devices. Thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to experience the game running at 60 frames per second on mobile platforms, albeit with some performance caveats. X/Twitter user LetCook showcased a demonstration wherein Cyberpunk 2077 achieved smooth gameplay at 720p with low settings. However, this performance level might not consistently meet expectations, as players suspect the figures are influenced by frame generation, a technique that predicts frame movements to create smoother transitions.

The aspiration to seamlessly play AAA-rated games on mobile devices appears closer than ever, as evidenced by this display of technological advancement. However, the mobile rendition of Cyberpunk 2077, possibly emulated through software like GameFusion, still remains subject to performance variations.