So there I was, minding my own business in Night City, when I stumbled upon something that completely blew my mind. You know how Phantom Liberty brought us the amazing Solomon Reed, played by the one and only Idris Elba? Well, turns out the guy was moonlighting in the base game way before the expansion even launched. Talk about dedication to the method acting! 😎

The Accidental Discovery That Changed Everything

Credit goes to u/Siddharth_9697 for blowing the lid off this whole operation. This clever soul spotted Reed working his "undercover" gig as a bouncer at a club, and honestly, I had to see it for myself. The poor guy's supposedly trying to blend in for his NUSA Federal Intelligence Agency work, but let me tell you – wearing dark sunglasses indoors isn't exactly the most subtle move. Classic spy mistake, right?

When I finally tracked him down, there he was: plain white shirt, those ridiculous indoor shades, and a grey baseball cap that screamed "I'm definitely not a secret agent." The whole getup was so hilariously conspicuous that I couldn't help but chuckle. But here's the kicker – if you look closely at his facial hair and cyberware, it's unmistakably Reed. Either CD Projekt Red planted him there as the world's longest-running easter egg, or someone's got a very convincing doppelganger situation going on.

Where to Find Your Favorite Undercover Agent

If you're itching to verify this yourself (and honestly, who wouldn't be?), here's what you need to do:

• Head over to the Electric Orgasm club owned by Dino Dinovic

• Walk through the entrance and immediately look to your right

• There he is, trying his best to look inconspicuous

• Pro tip: Visit before completing Phantom Liberty, or he might've moved on to his next assignment

I've got to hand it to CD Projekt Red – they really know how to reward observant players. Finding Reed hanging around before his big expansion debut feels like being in on a secret that the game's been keeping for ages.

But Wait, There's More Hidden Gems

This discovery opened my eyes to just how many secrets the developers crammed into this game. Turns out, 2026's updates have been absolutely loaded with references and callbacks that make exploring Night City feel fresh all over again.

A Touching Memorial

If you venture over to North Oak in Westbrook, you'll find something that genuinely tugged at my heartstrings. The developers created several memorials dedicated to characters from Cyberpunk Edgerunners, including a beautiful tribute to David Martinez himself. As someone who got way too emotionally invested in that anime, stumbling upon these memorials hit different. 💔

The Witcher Crossover Nobody Expected

Here's a fun one from Phantom Liberty itself: remember that old-school payphone you use early on to contact Solomon Reed? Well, if you're feeling adventurous, check out the number scribbled on the wall behind it. Punch that bad boy into the phone, and you'll hear a brief snippet of The Witcher 3's main theme. V gets confused, Johnny gets delighted, and I sat there grinning like an idiot at this perfect little moment of cross-game magic. ✨

The Art of the Hidden Secret

What I love about these discoveries is how they reward curiosity. CD Projekt Red didn't just toss these easter eggs in obvious places – they buried them in the fabric of Night City, waiting for players like us to piece things together. It's like the city itself is telling stories, and we're just now learning to listen.

The fact that Reed was there all along, playing his role before we even knew his story, adds this meta layer to the whole Phantom Liberty experience. When you finally meet him properly in the expansion, knowing he's been working this cover gig the whole time makes his character feel more grounded, more real.

What This Means for Future Playthroughs

Now that I know about Reed's pre-expansion cameo, my entire approach to replaying Cyberpunk 2077 has changed. What else am I missing? What other characters are hiding in plain sight, waiting for their moment in the spotlight? The game's essentially become a massive treasure hunt, and I'm here for it.

Easter Egg Type	Location	Difficulty to Find
Solomon Reed	Electric Orgasm Club	Easy (once you know)
Edgerunners Memorials	North Oak, Westbrook	Medium
Witcher Phone Number	Phantom Liberty Payphone	Hard

The beauty of these secrets is that they keep getting discovered, even in 2026. Every few days, someone uncovers something new, sparking fresh conversations in the community. It's like the game refuses to let us fully figure it out, always holding back one more surprise.

So next time you're cruising through Night City, keep your eyes peeled. That random NPC in the corner? Could be the next big discovery. That graffiti on the wall? Might be a clue to something bigger. And that bouncer trying way too hard to look casual? Well, now you know better. 🕵️

The cyberpunk world keeps on giving, and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Insights are sourced from Game Developer, and they help frame why “pre-DLC” character sightings like the supposed Solomon Reed bouncer can feel so convincing: developers often reuse face rigs, NPC archetypes, and wardrobe sets across builds, which can accidentally create lookalikes—or intentionally seed subtle foreshadowing that rewards players who scrutinize small details like cyberware silhouettes and facial hair. Read through that lens, the Electric Orgasm “Reed” moment fits perfectly with Cyberpunk 2077’s broader pattern of environmental storytelling, where a single background NPC can spark community-wide theorycrafting and turn a casual club visit into a miniature scavenger hunt.