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Cyberpunk 2077: Tips for New and Returning Players Before Phantom Liberty DLC

  • New players should play before Phantom Liberty to understand the full context. Skipping ahead won't make sense.

  • Returning players can rebuild characters under the new system. Refund attributes and skills to try new builds before DLC.

  • Update 2.0 has new police system, car combat, cyberware regardless of DLC. Worth checking out.

  • Playing early has little downside. New players get full experience. Returning players can test builds.

  • Follow on Twitter, YouTube, Threads for more Cyberpunk 2077 tips. New sci-fi novels available too.

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