Summary
With the new DLC expansionPhantom Liberty,Cyberpunk 2077has introduced the new area of Dogtown. In this crime-infested cesspit, vandals and bandits lurk under the watch of Kurt Hansen from atop the Black Sapphire. Along with the new location,Cyberpunk 2077introduces several side jobs and gigs for V to tackle when not riding shotgun with Reed, played by Idris Elba. One of the new quest additions to the game is Vehicle Contracts,which leads V to steal cars and escape from banditsfor the pleasure and business of the charismatic fixer Muamar “El Capitán” Reyes.
Upon completing the ‘Lucretia My Reflection’ quest in the main story, Vehicle Contracts will be available to complete. Players will receive the side job ‘Push It To The Limit’, which starts the chain of vehicle contracts around Dogtown. When completing the contracts, rewards become greater if vehicles stolen have very little damage on them, meaning it is essential to know a few key tips to achieve maximum success in this new side mission.
7Drive Steady And On Course
It may seem obvious when delivering a car to a specific location, but many fail to keep on track while dealing with enemies in pursuit. Whenever involved in Vehicle Contracts, no matter what speed the car can reach, players must keep an eye on the mini-map to stay on course for the intended drop-off point.
Not following the waypoint marker heavily impedes the side job, as vehicles can become increasingly damaged due to the quest taking longer than anticipated. The countless criminals in hot pursuit who shoot and bump prized assets into objects and barriers can cause chaos throughoutthe stunning visual spectacle that is Night Cityif players are not careful.
6Learn And Take Shortcuts
A comprehensive knowledge of theCyberpunk 2077map is a considerable benefit when attempting Vehicle Contracts inPhantom Liberty. Knowing specific paths and shortcuts can drastically improve the chances of vehicles being unharmed while taking less time to reach the destination.
With Vehicle Contracts always starting in Dogtown, players can become familiar with the routes out of Dogtown’s vicinity. This leads to finding more accessible and time-saving paths due to the constant repetition of Vehicle Contracts. The endless rewards,such as legendary weapon modsavailable from every Vehicle Contract, make the replayability of the job inevitable, making the need to know shortcuts in Night City imperative for success in Vehicle Contracts.
5Shooting While Driving
With the introduction of weapons being used in vehicles in patch update 2.0, dealing with pursuers becomes much more feasible, with useful weapons being available. WithPhantom Liberty, it is expected that players would have legendary pistols such as Her Majesty and Pariah in inventories. These items can be convenient in dealing with enemies tailing a vehicle, especially with the correct application of perks to aid in combat.
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Usingthe new relic point system can boost combat capabilitieswith perks such as vulnerability analytics, effectively taking down enemies in very few bullets making it easier to stay on track to reach the drop-off point.
4Quickhack Pursuers
An alternative to shooting while driving happens to be quickhacking and driving. As one of the most intriguing pieces of utility in the game, quickhacks give theability to hack into NPCs, which can cause an array of damage or mischief. When equipping into the operating systems, which can give up to eight slots, Quickhacks such as Memory Wipe can stop an enemy from noticing the player, giving enough time to deal with the danger without being fired upon.
If sufficient RAM is present, System Collapse can knock out any pursuer completely. Using System Collapse will cause a RAM shortage after usage, although it can be highly effective as it is one of the game’s most potent and impactful quickhacks.
3Quickhack Vehicles
Quickhacking can be used on vehicles, causing mass collisions or leading to cars coming to a complete halt. The quickhacks used in vehicle combat are Floor it, Emergency Break, Take Control, and Self-Destruct. Floor It enables the control of vehicles, causing targets to lack steering ability while going at maximum speed. At the same time, Emergency Break makes the target use its handbrake, causing the car to stop.
Take Control allows players to control the features of a target, such as a vehicle’s turret system. Self-Destruct is a quickhack that does not need much explanation, although the RAM cost is high, meaning use with caution.
2Stay On Time
For some Vehicle Contracts, a time limit is set with the vehicle needing to be delivered in that limited timeframe. The inclusion of a time limit makes it imperative to drive fast but controlled to avoid severe damage from enemies. If completed within the time limit, the rewards when completing the quest will be even greater than before, making staying on time even more critical.
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Reaching the destination can be helped depending on the type of car used for the mission,potentially being anything from a sports car to a van. The key to keeping on track with the time limit is to be vigilant of the mini-map and drive with a perfect mix of speed and control.
1Avoid Taking Damage
Though seeming straightforward, avoiding damage can be very challenging with the amount of pursuers following the vehicle. Once passedthe Barghest gang’s checkpoint in Dogtown, crashing at high speeds can often be effortless, making it essential to be calm and controlled entirely while driving inCyberpunk 2077. One of the main variants of Vehicle Contracts is the need to avoid damage. If achieved and delivered, the rewards become more lavish, with legendary weapons, shards, eddies, weapon mods, and items available to collect through every Vehicle Contract.
One shard received if the car is delivered is the auto fixer’s discount shard, run by El Capitán. The auto fixer’s shard gives discounts on select vehicles V can attain through high street cred, making it all the more important to avoid damage during the mission.
