New Person, Same Old Mistakes is a side job in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that serves as a direct follow-up to the quest Waiting for Dodger.
After helping the bumbling NCPD officers Bill and Charles survive their run-in with the Barghest gang, you eventually receive a message from Bill. He reveals that he has traded his badge for a grill.
This guide will walk you through how to trigger the Cyberpunk 2077 New Person, Same Old Mistakes quest, where to find Bill’s stand and the consequences of the choices you make regarding his future.
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Quick Guide
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest Type | Side |
| Act | Act 2 |
| Lifepath | All |
| How to Unlock | Complete Spider and the Fly and protect Bill in the Waiting for Dodger gig. |
| Quest Rewards | 2000 Eddie |
| Secondary Reward | Access to Military-Grade Lactic Acid Recyclers (+2% Stamina Regen) |
Cyberpunk 2077 New Person, Same Old Mistakes Quest Walkthrough
After speaking with Bill for a moment, he expresses his gratitude for helping him leave the NCPD behind and finally chase his true passion.
He now runs hot dog stand from an old abandoned garage. Before the Job ends, he transfers some eddies to your account as a token of appreciation.
You can also buy Bill’s special scopdogs during the encounter, along with a unique cyberware item called Military-Grade Lactic Acid Recyclers for $12,000. This upgrade permanently boosts your Stamina Regeneration Rate by 2%.
New Person, Same Old Mistakes Quest Troubleshooting
If you have encountered the frustrating bug where the warehouse gate remains sealed, here are the best community-tested workarounds to get this hidden quest back on track:
- Avoid Replying to Bill’s Text: One of the most effective fixes is to read Bill’s message but avoid sending a reply. Simply open the text and the quest will be enabled. This will mark the shop’s location on your map. Replying to the message appears to be a common trigger for the door malfunction.
- Revert to an Earlier Save: If you have already arrived at the warehouse and the door is stuck, try loading a save file from before you received the initial message from Bill. Once the message arrives again, use the “no-reply” method mentioned above.
- Look for Official Updates: If these manual fixes do not work, the issue may require a software fix. Ensure your game is fully updated.
Choice & Consequences
Did you kill Dodger or talk your way out?
If you killed Dodger: Bill is happy and safe.
If you spared Dodger: Bill is still safe, but his dialogue reflects a bit more paranoia about his former “friends” in the Barghest gang finding him.
Regardless of your choice in the previous quest, as long as Bill lived, you get access to the Stamina upgrade.
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