Summary

• "Second Conflict" is a side job in Cyberpunk 2077 that involves making a difficult choice between two characters.
• The outcome of "Second Conflict" is part of Johnny Silverhand's quest line, and involves choosing which of his band's bickering members will appear at a reunion show.
• The gig means most to Henry, but the choice doesn't have a significant impact on the game.

As a story-driven RPG, Cyberpunk 2077 has no shortage of quests in which the player character must make choices that impact its main story, and the side job "Second Conflict" is one such example. In it, V has to decide whether to side with Denny or Henry, a decision that determines who plays in a Samurai reunion show. Although the quest doesn't have any major repercussions on Cyberpunk's multiple endings, this can still feel like a difficult choice to make. Denny and Henry both have unique character traits, and their own reasons for why they deserve to be at the reunion.

The name of this job, "Second Conflict," is named after former Samurai member Kerry Eurodyne's solo album, which he released after Samurai's breakup.

"Second Conflict," though relatively unimportant in the grand scheme of things, is part of Johnny Silverhand's quest line, and features characters that are closely tied to his rockerboy past. For that reason, it may be worth researching potential outcomes for this gig before making a final decision. Here's all the background and potential consequences of different choices in Cyberpunk 2077: "Second Conflict."

Cyberpunk 2077: "Second Conflict" Plays Out Differently Depending on Earlier Choices

"The Pickup" & "Second Conflict" Explained

The characters involved in "Second Conflict" depend on how V resolved the Cyberpunk main quest "The Pickup," in which they help Jackie retrieve a Militech robot from members of the Maelstrom gang. If things ended peacefully, they'll be greeted by Dum Dum, one of Royce's underlings, when they arrive at Totentanz. If they killed both Dum Dum and Royce, another Maelstrom member, Patricia, appears. Depending on whether they helped Brick, either he or Patricia will be the new leader of Maelstrom. This doesn't have much impact on the quest; it's just Cyberpunk demonstrating the consequences of the player's actions.

Cyberpunk 2077: Is It Better To Pick Denny Or Henry In "Second Conflict"?

Ultimately, Henry is the better choice in Cyberpunk's "Second Conflict." After V arrives at Denny's house, he finds her and Henry in a shouting match by the pool - which Henry has filled with cement. V listens to biased arguments from both of them: Henry is willing to play with Denny, but Denny worries that Henry's erratic behavior will ruin the gig. However, Henry emphasizes that Kerry already promised him a spot on stage, while this conversation seems to be Denny's first time hearing of it. The gig generally seems to mean more to Henry than it does to Denny.

If V asks, Johnny will offer his opinion on the conflict. While he's fed up with their bickering, he notes that he's unsurprised by Henry's antics. His brain is fried from years of drug use. It's not exactly an excuse, but it is an explanation. Johnny then mentions that Denny probably didn't actually care about the pool, and is likely holding a grudge against Henry for a better reason - some unknown slight in their past. However, if V returns to talk to Denny after the fact, she expresses a little regret of her own.

Other than that, this decision doesn't affect much. Johnny doesn't have a strong opinion either way, and V can still claim the reward - a gold-plated baseball bat - out of Denny’s pool at the end. Whichever Samurai member they chose appears at the gig, and plays their part without comment or incident. “Second Conflict” requires players to make a decision between two equally deserving sides with incomplete information. While it's not one of the most impactful choices in Cyberpunk 2077, it can be a difficult one.