Cyberpunk 2077, the open-world RPG from CD Projekt Red, has faced its share of challenges since its release. Even after the new Phantom Liberty DLC and 2.0 update, there are still players who are not really happy with the overall gameplay. Anyway, we are not here to talk about that; instead, we have a quest bug to discuss. So, here is the deal: while many players have enjoyed their journey through the futuristic dystopia of Night City, others have encountered a frustrating game-breaking bug in the “Chipping In” quest, which occurs in Act 3. So, if you are encountering a similar issue, consider reading this guide until the end for more effective workarounds.
In this quest, players are required to meet Johnny in the afterlife, a pivotal moment in the storyline. However, for some unfortunate players, Johnny fails to appear, leaving the quest stuck on the step “Go to the Afterlife”. This bug has caused significant frustration, as it prevents progression in the game’s narrative. So, if you too are dealing with this issue that halts your progress, you have landed on the right page.
Cyberpunk 2077 Chippin In Quest Bug: Is there any fix yet
Players remain dissatisfied because, unfortunately, the “Chippin In” quest bug persists in Cyberpunk 2077 even after the release of patch 2.02, and there has been no official acknowledgement from CD Projekt Red regarding this issue. This lack of communication from the developers adds to the frustration of those experiencing this bug. While there is no official fix for this, players, as usual, have been discussing this issue and have come across some workarounds that are worth trying.
Load an earlier save and do not track the mission
One inventive workaround was shared by a player, Cuntluver7. After reloading the game from an earlier save point where the bug has not yet occurred, they deliberately chose not to track the “Chippin In” quest. Instead, they went directly to the afterlife location, and to their surprise, Johnny appeared as expected. This led to speculation that tracking the quest might somehow be connected to the bug. Importantly, this workaround didn’t rely on fast travel; they chose to drive to the afterlife, suggesting that this unconventional approach triggered Johnny’s appearance. In a nutshell, the consensus is that not tracking the quest and proceeding directly to the afterlife seemed to help bypass the issue. While this workaround may not be a guaranteed fix for everyone, it provides a potential solution for those struggling with the “Chippin In” bug.
Disable Mods
Another potential workaround for the “Chippin In” quest bug in Cyberpunk 2077 is to disable all active mods. As you might have known already, modding comes with its own set of risks. So, it is possible that one of the mods you have installed is causing this issue. So, go ahead and remove all the mods just to make sure that mods are not the culprit.
While you can try other generic workarounds like verifying the files, replaying the quest after some time, and reinstalling, they have not been reported to work for anyone. So, the workarounds mentioned above are your best bet for dealing with this bugged quest. Still, if they do not work for you, feel free to try out the generic workarounds mentioned earlier. Anyway, this brings us to the end of this guide. We hope you find it helpful. Remember to stay tuned to DigiStatement for more reads like this. Read more: Ark Survival Ascended (ASA) No Sound/Audio Not Working Issue: Is there any fix yet
