Navigating the turbulent streets of Dogtown in the Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC introduces mercenaries to intense moral dilemmas and unique contract opportunities. Among these tasks, the gig titled The Man Who Killed Jason Foreman requires players to investigate a tragic murder and track down the culprit responsible for disrupting the local community. Understanding the steps necessary to navigate this gig ensures you secure the best potential rewards while making an informed narrative choice.
Starting the Gig in Dogtown
To initiate this contract, players must progress through the main story of the expansion until Mr. Hands contacts them regarding local issues in Dogtown. You will be directed to meet with Briana during an evening vigil held in memory of Jason Foreman. Speaking with her provides essential background information and sets your primary objective to track down Leon Rinder.
Briana hands over a encrypted shard containing clues that help pinpoint Rinder's hideout location. Decrypting the data shard grants immediate clearance to head toward the abandoned motel in the district. Ensuring your gear and cyberware are fully upgraded before setting out will prepare you for unexpected combat encounters inside the hideout.
Infiltrating the Abandoned Motel
Approaching the target location demands a strategic choice between stealthy infiltration or direct confrontation. The outer perimeter features guarded entrances and security cameras that can be bypassed using netrunning abilities. Silently neutralizing sentries allows you to conserve combat resources for the dangerous encounters deeper within the facility.
As you navigate through the second floor of the motel, prepare for a sudden boss fight against Yasha Ivanov. Defeating this heavy enemy clears the path to the room where an injured Leon Rinder is resting. Upon confronting him, you must decide how to handle the situation based on the evidence collected.
Confronting Leon Rinder and Decision Outcomes
When speaking with Rinder, players face a pivotal choice that dictates how the contract terminates and what rewards are unlocked. Eliminating Rinder immediately fulfills the contract requirements given by Briana and secures his dog tags for the vigil organizers. However, choosing to spare him unlocks additional dialogue routes regarding his severe state of cyberpsychosis.
If you force Rinder to contact Regina Jones for medical assistance, he agrees to cooperate and hands over valuable intelligence. Sparing his life rewards players with access to a special side quest that reveals the coordinates to Rinder's hidden stash. This secret container holds unique loot, including crafting items and rare weaponry that cannot be acquired otherwise.
Completing the Mission and Claiming Rewards
After acquiring Rinder's dog tags through negotiation or force, return to the Stacks to hand them over to Briana. Delivering the proof of closure completes the active objectives and prompts Mr. Hands to transfer your eddies. Shortly after the call, any secondary objectives related to Rinder's stash will become active on your map.
Locating the hidden stash allows players to collect the Dezerter iconic shotgun along with high-tier crafting materials. Balancing the moral consequences against the tangible rewards makes this gig one of the most memorable contracts in Dogtown. Following these steps ensures complete exploration of every outcome available in the mission.
