The hour of confusion in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is the 12th story mission of the Phantom Liberty expansion, in which Reed and V carry out a serious operation. The team needs to stop the Max-Tak convoy transporting the prisoner Somi with cyberpsychosis - the girl acquired it after the events at the stadium. You have to set up an ambush at an old hotel on Pacifica Boulevard and intercept a truck with a netrunner.
This guide will tell you how to complete the Hour of Confusion quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Freedom. We will analyze in detail what needs to be done to prepare for an ambush, as well as how to neutralize the police and Max-Tak fighters.
How to start the Hour of Confusion quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Freedom
You can start the quest “Hour of Confusion” immediately after completing the previous 10 story quest "Judgment Day". The new mission will automatically appear in the journal, if you choose Reed's side and try to grab Jay.
Walkthrough of the quest Hour of Confusion in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Organize a raid on the convoy to intercept Jay. other netrunners, prepare the area and wait for the right moment. As a result, everything will not go according to plan, and your partner will be seriously injured.
Call the netrunner and ask for help with Max-Tac
You need to a netrunner from your s so that he can help you penetrate Max-Tak. The selection of available NPCs depends on your progress in the base game. For players who decide to start DLC without previous progress, three options will be available:
- Nyx;
- Carol;
- Chang Hong.
You can call any of these three netrunners, but when you tell them about the task, they will not want to participate. Nyx and Chang-Hun can be persuaded, but Carol will categorically refuse.
Additionally, before starting the mission, you can call Mr. Hands. He will offer a reliable person who will find out the necessary coordinates, but he will have to pay 15 eurocredits.
In 10 hours you will have to meet with a netrunner in Kabuki. Head to the market using the nearby teleporter to quickly travel. Take the designated place on the second floor by the railing to wait.
When time has ed, open your phone to read messages from Hands. He will ask if you will arrive soon for the meeting and advise you to be careful.
Go inside the bar where you can talk to Yoko. Get to the point by asking a question “Did Hands warn you I was coming?”. If you chose a different netrunner, the lines will be slightly different, but the walkthrough will remain the same.
Complete a biometric scan to confirm your identity and collect the chip. Before sending the details to Reed, you can additionally listen to Yoko's proposal. The girl will ask you to give her the coordinates of the convoy so that after the ambush she will have time to pick up the Max-Tak equipment.
Use your smartphone and text your partner details about the task. You will need to wait for a message from Reed, in which he will schedule a meeting at the old hotel.
Meet Reed at the abandoned hotel
Go to the designated location in the northwest of the Shore Slums and go up to the second floor of the building.
When you go out onto the terrace, you can additionally talk with Johnny. In his opinion, Jay bought herself a ticket to digital hell and is dragging everyone else along with her.
Go to the room on the left, where the whole team has gathered to talk with Reed. He will refuse to discuss the events that happened at the stadium or Alex's death. Discuss the plan of action and go to a vantage point from which you can see the place where it is easiest to intercept.
the soldier with the drone to talk to the Sixth Street Gang. He will explain that the convoy will travel from the northwest and may stumble upon mined points. If the cars are blown up, the Max-Taks will change their route, making it easier to cut off their escape route.
When you complete your preparations, you will need to talk to Reed again. The partner blames himself for the mistakes he has made, because of which they are now trying to intercept the convoy, and Somi is on the verge of death.
Johnny will intervene in the conversation; he does not have much hope for saving the netrunner and believes that she is half brain dead. Discuss the details of the plan with Reed one last time and move on to action.
Wait for the convoy
If you wish, you can send Mr. Hands the coordinates of the ambush site. After this, take one of the suggested points to wait. After some time, Jay will you and warn you not to touch her. The girl has not yet recovered from the betrayal of her accomplice and does not trust the team.
At Reed's signal, a collision will occur followed by the explosion of mines along the route. Next you have to neutralize the police and soldiers.
How to neutralize Max-Tak fighters
After eliminating the police, go to the back doors of the truck. As soon as you open them, the convoy soldiers will come out. What you should know:
- All four have high health and resistance, they will relentlessly pursue V and shoot to kill;
- Forget ing quick hacks, as one of the enemy netrunners will block the ability to apply overheating and other negative effects;
- Follow red laser, which specifies a specific target. Reed will disable the marked opponent for a couple of seconds to buy time.
Defeat all netrunners and move on to the next quest objective.
Follow the trail of Jay
The prisoner will escape, and Reed will be severely wounded by shrapnel. Additionally, you can go up to the second floor and talk to him before leaving. The man will promise to lick his wounds and catch up later.
Run along the main road to the desired point, take transport at the turn to quickly get to Somi. When you reach the intersection where the accident occurred, the quest will come to an end.
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We hope this guide helped you complete the Hour of Confusion mission and defeat the Max-Tak fighters. If you have any difficulties or questions while completing the quest, you can write about it in comments. Read other guides on Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty in the relevant section of our website.
