Cyberpunk 2077 Clampdown: How to Unlock the Quest and Get King’s Gear Without Wakako’s Paperwork Nightmare
To unlock Clampdown in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5, complete The Heist, finish any two gigs for Wakako Okada, and wait for her message titled “A Request from King.” This starts the new Edgerunners 2 quest, which rewards you with King's five-piece outfit and the Coronation Iconic Tech Revolver. Apparently, even after pulling off one of Night City's most spectacular robberies, Wakako still needs proof that you're qualified for another criminal assignment. Two completed gigs should do it. Nothing inspires confidence quite like an assassin with a loyalty card.
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How to Start the Clampdown Quest
Clampdown doesn't automatically appear in your Journal after installing Update 2.5. There are three requirements to meet first:
Complete The Heist. Finish the main story mission involving the Konpeki Plaza robbery.
Complete two Wakako gigs. Any two gigs assigned by Wakako Okada should count. There's no need to complete her entire catalogue of criminal errands.
Wait for Wakako's message. Once you've met both requirements, she'll eventually contact you with a message titled “A Request from King.”
Open the message and follow the instructions to begin Clampdown. You'll be directed towards a meeting near BuryGer in Arroyo, Santo Domingo, close to the MLK & Brandon fast-travel point. And that's your ticket into the new quest. No secret dialogue choices, no elaborate initiation ceremony, and thankfully no requirement to become the most reliable contractor in Westbrook.
What if Wakako Doesn't Send the Message?
First, make sure you're actually running Update 2.5. Having a sufficiently advanced save file won't help if the new content hasn't been installed. Next, check your completed gigs. The requirement is specifically two finished Wakako gigs, not two discovered gigs, two unfinished jobs sitting in your Journal, or two gigs completed for another fixer.
If you've satisfied everything, continue playing or try advancing the in-game clock before checking your messages again. CD Projekt Red hasn't specified an exact waiting period. Some walkthroughs report receiving Wakako's message after skipping time, but that doesn't mean everyone must wait precisely 12 or 24 hours. So there's no reason to spend three consecutive in-game weeks sleeping in V's apartment, waking up every morning to check whether Night City's criminal employment agency has finally processed your application.
All Clampdown Quest Rewards
Clampdown introduces King's five-piece gear set, officially confirmed by CD Projekt Red, along with the Coronation Iconic Tech Revolver identified in post-release walkthroughs.
Reward | Type |
King's Coat | Clothing |
King's Bulletproof Vest | Clothing |
King's Glasses | Clothing |
King's Pants | Clothing |
Icon America Dust Devil Utility Boots | Clothing |
Coronation | Iconic Tech Revolver |
According to post-release gameplay guides, King's Bulletproof Vest provides +25 armour, while the Coronation is a Tier 4 Iconic Tech Revolver featuring a +200% headshot damage multiplier and +75% armour penetration. The revolver is arguably the more interesting prize here. A complete outfit is lovely, especially if your wardrobe currently resembles the contents of a charity shop following an armed robbery. But a powerful Iconic Tech Revolver offers something considerably more useful when negotiations break down. Walkthroughs also report no separate Eurodollar payout from the fixer, making the equipment the main material reward for completing Clampdown.
Do You Need Phantom Liberty or a New Save?
The official unlock requirements don't list Phantom Liberty as necessary. Clampdown is introduced through Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.5 rather than being presented as expansion-exclusive content. You don't need to finish the entire main story, complete every Wakako gig, or start another playthrough either. Your existing V can pick up the new assignment once the prerequisites are satisfied. Considering the average Night City resident has enough unfinished business to occupy three lifetimes, that's probably for the best.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Clampdown FAQ
How do you unlock Clampdown in Cyberpunk 2077?
Complete The Heist, finish any two Wakako Okada gigs, and wait for her message titled “A Request from King.”
Why isn't Clampdown appearing?
Make sure Update 2.5 is installed and you've completed both Wakako gigs. If the message hasn't arrived, continue playing or try skipping time. There's no confirmed waiting period.
Do you need Phantom Liberty to play Clampdown?
No. Phantom Liberty isn't listed among the official requirements for unlocking Clampdown.
What rewards do you get from Clampdown?
King's five-piece clothing set and the Coronation Iconic Tech Revolver. No separate Eurodollar payout has been reported.
Can you play Clampdown on an existing save?
Yes. You don't need to start a new game, provided your existing character meets the quest requirements.
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