Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Fixes Awkward Encounter with Romantic Interest’s Silent Clone on the Wrong Couch

If you’re the kind of person who makes plans but ends up doing something completely unexpected, there’s some great news for you—a mod for Cyberpunk 2077 is here to cater to your whims. Essentially, this mod prevents V from accidentally bailing on plans with their partner, only to awkwardly find a stand-in version of them chilling at home like a forgotten mannequin.

This clever tweak comes from the creative mind of prolific modder Deceptious, who not only crafted an entirely new intro for the game last year but has also introduced fresh quests and spiced up CD Projekt’s romance locales.

The latest addition, titled ‘Gone Away – Better Partner Suspended Behaviour,’ borrows its name from The Offspring’s song, thereby earning some extra cool points straight off the bat.

Here’s how it works: it swaps out the bizarre mute duplicates of love interests such as Judy, Panam, and River. Normally, if you drop by their homes when the game lists them as “busy/suspended”—meaning they’re supposed to be on their way to meet you—these ghostly versions appear. This could occur during a romantic rendezvous or a modded mission.

Instead, the mod ensures that if they’re meant to be meeting you somewhere like your pad, you won’t find them just standing around their house. Instead, you’ll discover notes left behind indicating they’ve headed out. It’s all very forgiving and understanding, assuming you’re not too concerned about breaking into their place while they’re away.

Once your partner wraps up their scheduled activities, they’ll be back, lounging around as usual, likely scratching their heads about who forgot to flush. This subtle change might just keep your gaming experience free from bizarre encounters that could skew your immersive dive into a world where you can send cheeky dystopian messages ending with a cheeky “xD.”

For those eager for more from the Cyberpunk 2077 community, earlier this month, a fan released an impressive hour-long film set entirely within the game. So, there’s always more to explore in this ever-expanding world.