Despite its troubled launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has made a comeback with the upcoming release of the free Update 2.0, which includes improvements to enemy AI, a new skill tree, enhanced driving mechanics, and more realistic police interactions.
The upcoming expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, will introduce several new weapons, including the double-barreled shotgun Order, the pint-sized pistol Grit, the SMG Warden, the Sniper Rifles Osprey and Rasetsu, the mysterious weapon Hercules, and the Thermal Katana.
CD Projekt has advised PC players of Cyberpunk 2077 to check their cooling systems ahead of the launch of the Phantom Liberty expansion and 2.0 update, as the game's workload on the CPU is expected to be high, which may result in thermal throttling and poor performance.
CD Projekt will be hosting a special episode of its Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire series, featuring new content and a surprise or two, on September 14.
PlayStation's State of Play showcase featured announcements including the release date for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, new gameplay footage for Spider-Man 2, the upcoming Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC, the winter release window for Resident Evil 4's PS VR2 mode, a new story trailer for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the Deep Earth Collection of PS5 accessories, and release dates for Bennett Fody's Baby Steps, Roblox for PS4, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord for PlayStation VR2, Helldivers 2, and the open beta for Foamstars, as well as the announcement of an expansion for Tales of Arise.
Players of Cyberpunk 2077 should start grinding cash, save legendary items, and avoid dismantling clothing in preparation for the upcoming 2.0 update, which will introduce new cyberware and weapons requiring significant resources for upgrades.
CD Projekt Red's upcoming expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, titled Phantom Liberty, features Idris Elba as a retired spy named Solomon Reed who teams up with the player character V to rescue a kidnapped individual in Night City.
The upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 includes features such as the ability to reset attribute and stat points, an increase in levels and perk points, the introduction of Tier 1-5 components for upgrading gear, the discovery of Cyberware Capacity shards for expanding Cyberware slots, the availability of numerous clothing containers for different looks, and the option to change the entire appearance of the player's character.
CDPR has released a global release schedule for the new Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, Phantom Liberty, with separate release times for console and PC players in different regions, resulting in varied release times ranging from September 25 to September 26.
Phantom Liberty is the highly anticipated expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 that delivers an explosive spy-thriller adventure set in the unique and captivating world of Dogtown, offering multiple endings and a satisfying conclusion to the game.
Starting Cyberpunk 2077 from the beginning is recommended to fully experience the updates and changes, including the significant overhaul of the 2.0 update, which introduces new skill trees and Cyberware that may require unlearning established muscle memory.
The release of Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion is receiving positive reviews, providing relief and closure for CD Projekt after years of addressing project mismanagement, technical issues, and workplace problems.
