Bethesda's new game Starfield has received positive reviews but also criticism for bugs and visual detail, with a viral video comparing it to Cyberpunk 2077; however, Cyberpunk 2077's senior quest designer argues that the comparison is unfair and hypocritical.
Starfield, the latest RPG game from Bethesda, has had an impressive launch, surpassing Skyrim's concurrent player count on Steam, but still trailing behind games like Baldur's Gate 3, with the success partly attributed to its availability on Xbox's PC Game Pass subscription service.
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.
Lead scene programmer Filip Pierściński has advised PC players to ensure their machines can handle the heavy workload of Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion by running a stability check on their systems.
CD Projekt Red will be releasing update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077 on September 21st, bringing new skill trees, a revamped police system, and the ability to shoot and hack enemies from vehicles, while the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion adds new content, characters, and quests for $30.
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.
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.
The ideal time to play the Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 is after completing the main game and all companion storylines, as it adds a new ending that is best appreciated in the context of the broader narrative.
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.
Update 2.0 of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has revamped mechanics and introduced the ability to acquire and allocate attribute points, perk points, and relic points to maximize your character's build and playstyle.
Cyberpunk 2077 is on sale ahead of the release of its new expansion, offering a chance to experience the game's improvements, while other games like Sea of Thieves, Titanfall 2, and State of Decay 2 are also discounted.
The Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty campaign can be beaten in approximately 15 to 20 hours if you focus solely on the main missions, but completing all side missions and gigs can extend the gameplay to around 30 hours; there are also additional secrets, repeatable activities, and alternate endings to uncover.
CD Projekt Red has announced the install size for the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 expansion Phantom Liberty, with the size varying depending on the platform, and recommends downloading the required Update 2.0 in advance.
Players can lock themselves out of Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion if they fail a specific mission and choose to back out, resulting in the inability to proceed with the rest of the expansion's main quest.
The newly released Phantom Liberty expansion in Cyberpunk 2077 has a strict consequence system, as failing an early objective will not only result in a game over but also lock off the entire questline of the DLC.
Starfield players are finding that Cyberpunk 2077 outshines Starfield in terms of immersion, NPC interaction, technology, and overall fluidity.
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the expansion and 2.0 update for Cyberpunk 2077 will be the last major content for the game, with the focus shifting to the sequel, known as Project Orion. The core team will be relocating to Boston for the development of the RPG.
Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion frustrates players with excessive waiting times for quests to activate, undermining the game's initial success.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty introduces a new ending for the game, but it can only be achieved by giving up Songbird to Reed in both of the main ending branches.
Cyberpunk 2077 players have discovered a frightening new weapon in the Phantom Liberty expansion that uses a rogue AI to psychologically dismantle enemies in real-time.
Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 25 million units, surpassing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, according to CD Projekt Red's president and CEO Adam Kiciński, and the Phantom Liberty expansion has sold three million units in its first week.
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 25 million copies after a troubled launch and subsequent improvements, including the recent Phantom Liberty expansion and 2.0 update.
CD Projekt Red spent over $60 million on developing and $21 million on marketing the highly acclaimed and massive expansion, Phantom Liberty, for Cyberpunk 2077, bringing the total cost of producing the DLC to about half of what it cost to develop the entire base game, highlighting the significant expenses involved in game development.
CD Projekt spent $125 million on post-launch updates and expansions for Cyberpunk 2077, including the well-received Phantom Liberty expansion, successfully repairing the game's reputation.
CD Projekt Red's quest director has expressed that while Cyberpunk 2077 maintains its unique first-person perspective identity, the possibility of a third-person option in the sequel, like Starfield, is still being considered.
The Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 introduces a terrifying optional final mission inspired by the survival-horror game Alien: Isolation, featuring an unbeatable spider-mech adversary and a suspenseful, immersive horror experience.
Get Cyberpunk 2077 for a steal during October Prime Day, with the game available for just under £15 on both Playstation and Xbox, making it the perfect time to grab a copy along with the recent Phantom Liberty expansion.
Starfield, the new RPG from Bethesda Game Studios, has quickly become the best-selling video game in the US and the seventh best-selling title of 2023, despite being available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, while Mortal Kombat 1 ranked second and faced criticism for its performance on the Nintendo Switch.
