Cracking the Code: Freeing Brick in Cyberpunk 2077 – A Comprehensive Guide
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The code to free Brick in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9691. This unlocks the door to the room where he’s held captive during the “The Pickup” mission. However, simply knowing the code isn’t enough. You’ll need to understand the context, the potential consequences, and the best way to execute the rescue for optimal outcomes in your playthrough.
Understanding Brick’s Situation
Brick is a former leader of the Maelstrom gang, locked away by Royce after a power struggle. Finding him and deciding his fate is a pivotal choice in the early game, impacting future missions and character interactions. Freeing Brick isn’t just about punching in a code; it’s about understanding the complex web of alliances and rivalries within Night City.
How to Use the Code: A Step-by-Step Guide
While knowing the code 9691 is crucial, accessing the terminal to input it might seem less obvious at first. Here’s a breakdown:
- Approach the Door: During the “The Pickup” mission, after infiltrating the All Foods plant with or without Meredith Stout’s help, you’ll encounter a locked room. The game will prompt you with the objective: “find a way to free Brick.”
- Activate Scanner Mode: Press the button to activate your scanner (usually the middle mouse button on PC or pressing the sticks on consoles). This highlights interactive objects in your environment.
- Locate the Terminal: Focus your scanner on the keypad to the left of the locked door. This will bring up the option to interact with it.
- Choose “Remote Deactivation”: Instead of directly inputting the code, select the “Remote Deactivation” option. This effectively bypasses the need for manual code entry.
- The Door Opens: If you successfully remote deactivate the door it will immediately open.
Important Considerations
- The Detonator: Be extremely careful after opening the door. Inside the room, you’ll find a detonator on a countertop near the entrance to a second room. Do NOT detonate this charge! Doing so will kill Brick instantly.
- Brick’s Laser: When you enter the room, Brick will be sitting behind a very powerful laser that will kill him if he moves. Speak with him.
- Consequences: Freeing Brick has positive consequences down the line, specifically during the “Second Conflict” side job. He can provide valuable assistance and alter the mission’s outcome. Leaving him locked up offers no advantages.
FAQs: Unlocking the Mysteries of Brick
1. What happens if I kill Royce before freeing Brick?
If you kill Royce and then go back to free Brick, he will be at the Totentanz later on. However, if you free Brick and then do not kill Royce, Brick will die.
2. What happens if I detonate the charge in Brick’s room?
Detonating the charge will instantly kill Brick. There is no way to save him once you have done so.
3. Will freeing Brick affect my relationship with Dum Dum?
Discovering and rescuing Brick in the secluded tech vault room of the plant will not provoke any negative reactions from Dum Dum, although letting him die will provide the same results.
4. Can I still free Brick after completing “The Pickup”?
Yes, you can return to the All Foods plant after completing “The Pickup” and free Brick, as long as you didn’t kill him with the detonator earlier.
5. What benefits do I get from freeing Brick?
Freeing Brick will allow you to have him as assistance further down the line in the Second Conflict Side Job
6. Is saving Brick worth it?
There is nothing to be gained from keeping him locked up. If you free him, he’ll be able to help you further down the line in Second Conflict.
7. How do I romance Meredith Stout?
To romance Stout, you must either attack Royce or give him Meredith’s credchip without warning him about the virus it contains. Both options lead to a confrontation with the Maelstrom gang, but once you’re done you’ll be in Meredith’s good graces.
8. Can I save both Dum Dum and Meredith Stout?
From what I understand, if you either give Royce the laced datachip or blast your way through the All Foods from the beginning, Meredith will be fine but Dum Dum is dead, but if you remove the malware, then Meredith will die and Dum Dum will live.
9. What happens if I don’t take the chip from Meredith Stout?
If you don’t get the shard from Meredith at all, you can pay Maelstrom for the flathead or kill off Maelstrom, Militech does not raid, you can leave peacefully if you pay.
10. What happens if I call Meredith Stout?
Call her and she’ll arrange a meeting where you’ll be punched in the face and end up with a gun to the head. When you talk your way out of it by insisting you don’t know who Gilchrist is, she’ll offer you a credchip with tracking software on it to use in the deal.
11. Should I tell Dex about Evelyn’s plans?
Dex explains that he normally offers new recruits a base 30% of the cut, but if V chooses to reveal Evelyn wants to cut him out of the deal, he’ll award the duo with 40% of the profits instead. If the player chooses to keep this information hidden, on the other hand, they can still haggle him up to 35% of the profit.
12. Why does Dex betray V?
Dexter was furious that V had brought so much heat on him, and personally killed V and had their body dumped.
13. Is it better to betray Dex or Evelyn?
It doesn’t seem to matter which party V chooses to side with. Because of the way the events of the heist go down, V and Jackie won’t get paid, and Dex will stab V in the back regardless, likely for more money in his pocket.
14. Can you romance Judy as a male V?
Judy – V must have female voice and body type to romance. Panam – V must have male body type to romance, with any voice. River – V must have female body type to romance, with any voice.
15. What happens if I hack the Militech chip?
Matching the first sequence will clean the malware off the chip, and players can trade it for the flathead. Matching the second sequence will make a copy of the malware the player can use in their cyberdeck. Players can do both and receive 10,000 credits along with the malware.
Beyond the Code: The Importance of Choice
Cyberpunk 2077 thrives on player agency. While knowing the Brick code (9691) is essential, it’s just one piece of the puzzle. The decision to free him, your approach to interacting with him, and your choices throughout “The Pickup” all contribute to shaping your unique narrative within Night City. Consider your role-playing style and the long-term consequences of your actions. Your choices matter, and they define your V’s legacy. You can learn more about the design of engaging games, simulations, and virtual worlds that promote learning through the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.
Hopefully, this will give you a good understanding of what the code is, and what it entails!