Updated October 26, 2026
The “Wait for Meshuga's Instructions” objective can become stuck during the Clampdown quest in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5. The problem typically appears after the prison-yard battle, when V enters the Armory and retrieves the confiscated weapons, equipment, and explosive mine.
Instead of receiving Meshuga's next instructions, the objective remains unchanged. Walking around the Armory, waiting for several minutes, or reloading the latest save may not help.
Fortunately, players have reported several workarounds, including two methods involving the guard inside the Armory.
This guide explains how to try those fixes, which save to reload, and what should happen when Clampdown progresses normally.
📋 Table of Contents
- Quick Answer: How to Fix the Bug
- Where the Meshuga Bug Happens
- Fix 1: Let the Armory Guard Leave
- Fix 2: Move the Guard's Body Outside
- Fix 3: Reload an Earlier Save
- Fix 4: Check Mods and Restart
- What Should Happen After the Armory?
- What If the Objective Still Won't Update?
- What Comes After the Crisis Control Room?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Tips
Quick Answer: How to Fix Wait for Meshuga's Instructions
If Clampdown is stuck at “Wait for Meshuga's Instructions” after the Armory, try reloading an earlier save and allowing the Armory guard to leave the room before defeating them.
- Load a save from before the prison-yard battle, preferably before deactivating the earlier Reaper chips.
- Defeat the enemies in the prison yard.
- Approach the Armory without immediately killing the guard inside.
- Allow the guard to detect V and follow you outside.
- Watch for Meshuga's dialogue as the guard leaves the room.
- Defeat the guard outside the Armory.
- Return inside and retrieve your equipment and explosive mine.
- Check whether the objective advances to “Find a way into the Crisis Control Room.”
If Meshuga does not speak immediately, do not wait indefinitely. Complete the sequence and check whether the objective updates after retrieving your gear.
Important: This is a community-reported workaround, not a guaranteed fix. Some players have confirmed that it worked, while others have needed to reload an earlier save.
Where the Meshuga Bug Happens
The issue occurs during Clampdown, a side quest introduced with Cyberpunk 2077's Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5).
After escaping the Security Cortex, V must fight through the prison's security forces and recover the equipment confiscated earlier in the mission.
The normal progression is:
- Leave the Security Cortex after dealing with the Reaper chips.
- Take the elevator to 01: Yard.
- Defeat the prison guards and other security enemies.
- Continue the conversation with King.
- Follow the objective toward the Armory.
- Retrieve your weapons, equipment, and explosive mine.
- Receive Meshuga's next instructions.
- Continue toward the Crisis Control Room.
The bug occurs when the mission remains on “Wait for Meshuga's Instructions” even after the Armory section appears complete.
V may still be able to move around, open the inventory, and explore the nearby area, but the next objective does not trigger.
Before trying the workarounds below, check that you have completed the current equipment-retrieval objective and that no remaining enemy is preventing normal progression.
[Screenshot: Prison Armory entrance or equipment locker during Clampdown.]
Fix 1: Let the Armory Guard Leave the Room
The first workaround involves changing when you defeat the guard stationed inside the Armory.
Some players report that the mission progresses correctly if the guard becomes hostile and follows V outside before being killed.
Steps to try
- Reload a save from before the prison-yard encounter.
- Defeat the enemies in the yard and complete the conversation with King.
- Approach the Armory.
- Do not immediately kill the guard inside the room.
- Allow the guard to detect V and begin attacking.
- Move outside the Armory so the guard follows you.
- Watch for Meshuga's dialogue as the guard moves out.
- Defeat the guard once they are outside.
- Return to the Armory and collect your equipment and mine.
- Check whether the objective updates.
If Meshuga does not speak as soon as the guard leaves the room, continue with the remaining steps rather than waiting indefinitely.
The important difference is allowing the guard to leave the Armory before defeating them.
This workaround has helped several players resume Clampdown without restarting the entire quest.
Why might this help?
The method changes the order in which the Armory guard is defeated and V retrieves the equipment.
Some players report that this allows Meshuga's dialogue and the next objective to trigger normally.
However, the underlying cause of the bug has not been confirmed.
Fix 2: Move the Guard's Body Outside
Another player-reported workaround involves moving the defeated guard's body out of the Armory before collecting your equipment.
Try this as an alternative to Fix 1, not as an additional required step.
If the first workaround fails, reload an appropriate save before attempting this method.
Steps to try
- Reload a save from before the prison-yard battle.
- Defeat the yard enemies.
- Enter the Armory and eliminate the remaining guard.
- Do not retrieve your equipment yet.
- Pick up the guard's body if the game allows it.
- Carry the body outside the Armory and leave it in the yard.
- Return to the equipment locker.
- Retrieve your weapons, gear, and explosive mine.
- Check whether Meshuga's dialogue triggers and the objective advances.
This method has been reported to work even when the guard was already defeated.
It does not require keeping the guard alive, but it does require replaying the equipment-retrieval sequence from an earlier save.
As with the first workaround, success is not guaranteed.
Fix 3: Reload an Earlier Save
If neither Armory guard workaround succeeds, try loading an earlier save.
Reloading the latest autosave may return you to a point where the mission is already stuck.
Some players have recovered by restarting from before the yard battle, while others needed to return to an earlier part of Clampdown.
Recommended reload order
First attempt: Before the prison-yard battle
This is the least disruptive option if you have a suitable save. Replay the fight and try one of the Armory guard methods.
Second attempt: Before deactivating the Reaper chips
If the problem continues, reload a save from the Security Cortex section before completing the Reaper chip deactivation sequence.
Proceed through the yard and Armory again.
Third attempt: Before entering the prison
If earlier attempts fail, consider loading a save from before the prison infiltration begins.
This requires replaying more of the quest, so try the shorter recovery options first.
Important save precautions
- Keep at least one earlier working save until you successfully reach the Crisis Control Room.
- Avoid overwriting your last usable manual save while testing different workarounds.
- If you are replaying the yard battle repeatedly, save at a suitable point before the affected section whenever the game allows it.
Fix 4: Check Mods and Restart the Sequence
If you are playing Cyberpunk 2077 with mods, temporarily disabling them may be worth testing.
One player reported that Clampdown progressed after disabling mods and reloading an earlier save.
However, because both changes were made together, it is unclear whether the mods were responsible or whether the earlier reload resolved the issue.
What to try on PC
- Back up your save files.
- Temporarily disable gameplay-changing or quest-related mods.
- Restart Cyberpunk 2077.
- Load a save from before the affected Armory sequence.
- Replay the yard battle and equipment retrieval.
- Check whether Meshuga's dialogue and the next objective appear.
Be careful when changing a modded installation. Removing mods that a save depends on can introduce other problems.
If you are playing on a console or using an unmodded installation, focus on the earlier-save and Armory guard methods instead.
What Should Happen After the Armory?
When Clampdown progresses normally, V retrieves the confiscated equipment and explosive mine from the Armory.
Meshuga then contacts V about the next part of the prison escape.
The objective should advance to “Find a way into the Crisis Control Room.”
Normal progression checklist
Before assuming the quest is still stuck, confirm the following:
- ☐ The prison-yard enemies have been defeated.
- ☐ The conversation with King has finished.
- ☐ You have entered the Armory.
- ☐ Your confiscated weapons and equipment have been recovered.
- ☐ You have collected the explosive mine.
- ☐ The next objective appears after Meshuga's dialogue.
Once the Crisis Control objective becomes active, follow the mission marker toward the secured area.
You will eventually reach a terminal with a Door Access Authorization Breach Protocol interaction.
Is the Crisis Control Breach Protocol related to this bug?
No confirmed connection has been established.
The Crisis Control hacking sequence occurs after the Armory section and is a separate part of the quest.
If you have already reached the Breach Protocol terminal, you have progressed beyond the usual “Wait for Meshuga's Instructions” soft-lock.
The required breach sequence can change between attempts, so follow the code displayed in your current hacking interface rather than relying on a fixed sequence from another playthrough.
What If the Objective Still Won't Update?
If Clampdown remains stuck after trying the available workarounds, avoid repeatedly overwriting the same save.
Return to the earliest practical save and replay the affected sequence.
You can also try restarting the game completely before loading that save.
If you are still unable to progress, consider reporting the issue through the official Cyberpunk 2077 support website.
When reporting the problem, include:
- Your platform and game version.
- The exact objective displayed in the journal.
- Whether the problem occurs before or after retrieving your equipment.
- Whether the Armory guard is alive or defeated.
- Any workarounds you have already tried.
- Whether your installation uses mods.
These details may help support identify the affected mission sequence.
There is currently no confirmed universal fix for every affected save.
What Comes After the Crisis Control Room?
Once you get past the Armory bug, Clampdown continues through the Crisis Control Room and the final prison escape.
Later in the mission, V encounters Darius Bale, a heavily armored boss with an electrical vulnerability and a weak point on the back of his mech.
Defeating him also provides access to a valuable Perk Shard.
If you need help with that encounter, see our Cyberpunk 2077 Darius Bale boss guide, including his weak point and Perk Shard location.
After defeating Darius, V must reach the morgue, plant an explosive mine, and escape the prison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Clampdown stuck at Wait for Meshuga's Instructions?
The mission may fail to advance after V retrieves the confiscated equipment from the Armory. The exact cause has not been confirmed, but changing how the Armory guard is handled has helped some players.
How do you fix the Meshuga Armory bug?
Try reloading a save from before the yard battle, allowing the Armory guard to follow you outside, and defeating them there before retrieving your equipment. This is a community-reported workaround, not a guaranteed fix.
Can moving the Armory guard's body fix the bug?
Possibly. A player reported success after carrying the defeated guard's body outside the Armory before retrieving the equipment. If the first workaround fails, this is another method worth testing from an earlier save.
Do I have to restart the entire Clampdown quest?
Not necessarily. Start with a save from before the prison-yard battle and try the Armory guard workaround. Some players have resumed the quest without restarting from the beginning. If that fails, you may need to replay an earlier section.
Does reloading the latest autosave fix the problem?
Not always. If the latest autosave was created after the objective became stuck, reloading it may not change anything. Try a save from before the yard battle or an earlier part of the quest.
Can mods cause the Wait for Meshuga bug?
The cause has not been established. One player reported success after disabling mods and reloading an earlier save, but it is unclear which action resolved the issue.
What should the objective change to after the Armory?
After retrieving your gear and mine and receiving Meshuga's instructions, the mission should advance to “Find a way into the Crisis Control Room.”
Do you need the explosive mine from the Armory?
Yes. The explosive mine is used later in Clampdown to breach the wall in the prison morgue during the escape.
Is there an official fix for the Meshuga soft-lock?
A universal official fix has not been confirmed. The Armory guard methods are community-reported workarounds, and results may vary between saves and platforms.
Final Tips
If Clampdown is stuck at “Wait for Meshuga's Instructions,” start by reloading a save from before the prison-yard battle.
The most promising workaround is to let the Armory guard follow you outside before defeating them, then retrieve your equipment and check whether the objective advances.
If that fails, try moving the defeated guard's body outside before collecting your gear, or replay the sequence from an earlier save.
Keep a working save until Meshuga's dialogue triggers and the objective changes to “Find a way into the Crisis Control Room.”
Once that happens, you can continue the prison escape normally.
Comments
Post a Comment