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Cyberpunk 2077 Soars with New Phantom Liberty Expansion and 2.0 Gameplay Overhaul

Phantom Liberty and the 2.0 upgrade

  • Phantom Liberty expansion adds new Dogtown area with impressive visuals and gameplay, though performance can dip during traversal.

  • Patch 2.0 overhauls core gameplay with improved combat, driving, and progression systems.

  • Current-gen consoles run expansion at 60fps, with dips, or 30fps with ray tracing. Resolution scaled using FSR 2 or VRS.

  • Patch 2.0 makes only minor visual tweaks to base game, but improves performance in some scenarios.

  • With polished gameplay and high quality new content, now is a great time to play Cyberpunk 2077 for new and returning players.

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CD Projekt Red has released a gameplay trailer showcasing the major overhaul and new features in the upcoming update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077, including vehicle combat, NCPD overhaul, redesigned cyberware and perks, relic skill tree and abilities, and a combat AI overhaul.
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.
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.
It is recommended to start a new character in Cyberpunk 2077 when the 2.0 update launches on September 21, as it allows for a fresh experience with new abilities and improvements, while the expansion "Phantom Liberty" can still be played later without affecting the base game.
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.
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.
The recent 2.0 update and upcoming Phantom Liberty DLC have sparked a significant increase in player count for Cyberpunk 2077, with concurrent Steam players reaching 151,000 in the last 24 hours, indicating a positive reception and potential redemption for the game.
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.
Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion have revealed more clues to the FF:06:B5 mystery, involving strange symbols and connections to The Witcher 3, but the solution is still elusive and fans are eagerly trying to decipher it.
The Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC has four different endings, each with major consequences for the characters involved, including V.
Cyberpunk 2077's free 2.0 update introduces a new arcade cab featuring a retro shooter game based on Keanu Reeves' character, Johnny Silverhand, allowing players to experience a Doom-like gameplay in an abandoned church outside Night City.
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.
Cyberpunk 2077's 2.0 update introduces a hidden Doom clone mini-game and a series of mysteries that players have been unraveling, including QR codes, a secret maze, and a treasure hunt.
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.
Get Cyberpunk 2077 for a steal during October Prime Day, with the game available for just under ÂŁ15 on both Playstation and Xbox, making it the perfect time to grab a copy along with the recent Phantom Liberty expansion.