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Play Through Cyberpunk 2077 Before Starting Phantom Liberty DLC for Full Context

  • You should play through all of Cyberpunk 2077 before starting Phantom Liberty to get full context and the best ending.

  • Don't skip right to Phantom Liberty when prompted at the start of a new game, as you'll miss storylines and relationships.

  • Phantom Liberty adds a new ending that ties up some stories but leaves others unresolved.

  • Seeing all companions' storylines (like Kerry's) to the end makes Phantom Liberty's new ending more impactful.

  • If eager to play Phantom Liberty, starting fresh is an option but you'll miss equipped gear and established stories.

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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.
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 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.
Cyberpunk 2077's new expansion, Phantom Liberty, has propelled it to the top of the Steam best-selling chart, surpassing games like Mortal Kombat 1 and Baldur's Gate 3.
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.
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.
CD Projekt Red is introducing multiple endings in the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion, but players will need to create their own save point during a crucial mission to experience all the different endings.
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 Patch 2.01 is being released for Xbox, PS5, and PC, bringing bug fixes, performance improvements, and quest fixes.
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 ÂŁ15 on both Playstation and Xbox, making it the perfect time to grab a copy along with the recent Phantom Liberty expansion.