In the sprawling, neon-drenched dystopia of Night City, where chrome limbs and cynical attitudes are the standard issue, Misty Olszewski stands out like a single, flickering candle in a server farm. Between the base game and the Phantom Liberty expansion, Cyberpunk 2077 boasts a roster of compelling characters that do the heavy lifting when it comes to emotional impact. In true CD Projekt RED fashion, these side characters feel like real people with lives that continue off-screen. Yet, one character who began as an afterthought—Jackie's sweet, esoterically-inclined girlfriend and Viktor Vektor's upstairs neighbor—has quietly woven herself into the very fabric of V's destiny, especially in the game's endings. As 2026 approaches and the sequel, codenamed Project Orion, looms on the horizon, it's high time this character stepped out of the metaphysical shadows and into the harsh, unforgiving light of a leading role.
The Unlikely Oracle of Night City
Initially, Misty's role seems peripheral, a gentle soul amidst the city's relentless grind. It's only after the catastrophic Konpeki Plaza heist that players glimpse her true depth. Through shared memories of Jackie and the "Fool on the Hill" quest, we learn her connection to the esoteric isn't just a shopkeeper's gimmick; it's a genuine lens through which she interprets the world's chaos. Her tarot readings throughout the game aren't mere flavor text; they are cryptic roadmaps to V's possible futures. This gives her a unique narrative weight, acting as a spiritual tuning fork in a world deafened by data-noise. While other characters deal in bullets and eddies, Misty deals in fate and symbolism, making her one of the few constants in V's rapidly unraveling life.
The Tower: A New Dawn for Misty?
The Phantom Liberty expansion introduced what many consider Cyberpunk 2077's most positive, albeit bittersweet, ending: The Tower. Here, V undergoes a procedure that removes the lethal Relic but leaves them in a two-year coma, robbing them of their combat capabilities but granting a second chance at a (relatively) peaceful life. Upon awakening and returning to a changed Night City, it is Misty who meets V, serving as their guide to the lost years.
This encounter is pivotal. Misty doesn't just offer vague platitudes; she provides V with specific, intimate details about the shifting power structures of Night City's underworld. How does a self-proclaimed pacifist and spiritual guide have such granular intel on the comings and goings of fixers, gangs, and corps? It suggests Misty has evolved. She's no longer just listening to the spiritual whispers of the city; she's become an archive of its whispered secrets, her esoterica shop a front for a formidable intelligence network. She mentions plans to move to a nature preserve in Poland, but in Night City, plans are as fragile as a soap bubble in a sandstorm.
Misty's Potential in Project Orion: From Reader to Fixer
This sets the stage for a monumental shift in her character for the sequel. Misty has all the makings of Night City's next great Fixer. Consider the evidence:
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Network & Intelligence: She demonstrated precise knowledge of underworld events during V's absence.
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Empathy & Trust: Unlike the ruthless, profit-driven fixers like Rogue or Wakako, Misty operates from a place of genuine care. In a world starving for authenticity, this could be her greatest asset.
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Unique Perspective: Her spiritual insight allows her to see patterns and motivations others miss, like a thermographer reading the heat signatures of human ambition.
Her potential roles could be:
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The Compassionate Fixer: A new type of middleman who values the well-being of the mercenaries she employs, potentially acting as a moral counterweight.
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The Narrative Bridge: As one of the few major characters to survive the events of 2077 (depending on endings), she is the perfect connective tissue between the stories of V and the new protagonist of Project Orion.
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The Mentor: Guiding a new merc through the city not just with gigs, but with the wisdom of someone who has seen it all—the rise, fall, and rebirth of legends.
Why She Matters
Misty's importance transcends gameplay utility. She represents the soul that Night City constantly tries to crush. Her journey from a grieving girlfriend running a small shop to a keyholder of the city's secrets is a compelling arc that deserves resolution. Elevating her to a fixer or a major narrative pillar in Project Orion wouldn't just be fan service; it would be a brilliant narrative evolution. It would show that in the cyberpunk world, power isn't always seized with a mantis blade; sometimes, it's gathered quietly, with patience, perception, and a deep understanding of the human (and cyberhuman) heart. As of 2026, the stage is perfectly set for Misty Olszewski to stop reading the fortunes of Night City and start writing them.