They showcased that at the Gamescom version of the demo. In it they warned Royce about the virus on the credit chip, which made transaction possible and Royce was happy to let V go. However then Jackie suggests that right now they have an opportunity of taking Maelstrom down, then taking the money for themselves. V can agree to do that or leave without confrontation. Afterwards he encounters a different character who informs him that Meredith has been taken care of. Devs during presentation stated that this character will play a major role in the game.I'd agree with you if we didn't already see combat earlier with the scavs. Or did everyone not see that? That's the tough part, we don't know what was and wasn't shown for some. This is the first I've ever heard of that alternate 'path'. Did they say that you could get out of that situation without combat?