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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Adds A New Ending, But Don't Expect Much More From V

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CDPR confirms that Phantom Liberty won't change Cyberpunk 2077's pre-existing narrative, which is bad news for V.

 

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“Part of the changes and tweaks we created during the development process of Phantom Liberty will be available to all players in a free update, but neither the update nor Phantom Liberty will change the pre-existing narrative,” says Sondej.

 

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Game Information
Game Title: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

 

Platforms:

• PC (Sep 26, 2023)
• PlayStation 5 (Sep 26, 2023)
• Xbox Series X/S (Sep 26, 2023)

 

Developer: CD PROJEKT RED
Publisher: CD PROJEKT SA

 

Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 89 average - 98% recommended

Critic Reviews

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OpenCritic - 89 average - 98% recommended

Critic Reviews

Dexerto - Rishabh Sabarwal - 5 / 5

CD Projekt RED has repeated its excellence of great DLC for their RPGs with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Much like with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the developer has crafted a meaningful expansion on the base game. They’ve clearly learned from their mistakes, listened to the community, and expanded the game to provide a larger-than-life experience to its devoted fanbase.

Forbes - Paul Tassi - 10 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a thoroughly excellent swan song for the tumultuous saga of Cyberpunk 2077. And after playing, you will be glad that CDPR has already greenlit a sequel, despite the fact that the initial release could have sunk the entire company. It’s a redemption story on the level of No Man’s Sky or Final Fantasy XIV, and deserves to be experienced for yourself, no matter what you may have thought of Cyberpunk three years back.

GameSpot - Michael Higham - 10 / 10

Phantom Liberty embodies the best of Cyberpunk 2077 for a thrilling RPG-shooter with an evocative story, compelling side content, and unforgettable conclusions.

God is a Geek - Mick Fraser - 10 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a masterclass in how to develop DLC. It slots in and out of the main story seamlessly but still manages to feel utterly essential and compelling.

Press Start - Brodie Gibbons - 10 / 10

On the back of Phantom Liberty, along with a really substantial rebuild of all of the game's core systems, Cyberpunk 2077 manages to wash its hands of its past failures and emerges as the genuine article. At last, it's the intoxicating escape I once thought it was and stands out, to me, as the premiere role-playing resort in what might very well be a modern golden age for the genre.

RPG Site - Alex Donaldson - 10 / 10

Phantom Liberty itself is an all-time great expansion, taking all of the best elements of Cyberpunk 2077 and cranking them all up to eleven.

Try Hard Guides - Erik Hodges - 10 / 10

Phantom Liberty and the 2.0 Update feel like a totally new launch for Cyberpunk 2077. With a new, hostile, and alien district and story for V to explore, along with huge overhauls to the base game, you’d struggle not to find something new and exciting to do in Night City, no matter how many playthroughs you’ve done so far. Phantom Liberty sets an amazing precedent for what an RPG game expansion could be and gives me hope that CD Projekt red will continue pumping time and love into this fantastic game.

WellPlayed - Nathan Hennessy - 10 / 10

CD Projekt Red completes its redemption arc with an essential, meaty, and ultra-fine-tuned DLC expansion that elevates every aspect of Cyberpunk 2077.

AltChar - Semir Omerovic - 97 / 100

If CD Projekt Red had to make amends for the disappointing launch of Cyberpunk 2077, they certainly have done that with Phantom Liberty. Simply preem.

Atomix - Alberto Desfassiaux - Spanish - 96 / 100

Phantom Liberty and the update 2.0 are simply fantastic. Returning to the world of Cyberpunk 2077 has been a real treat. The is no real reason to not play this expansion.

RPG Fan - Aleks Franiczek - 96%

Phantom Liberty is a refreshingly tight and consistently gripping package with most of the most involving storytelling you will find in an RPG.

Arabhardware - Ahmed Yousry - Arabic - 9.5 / 10

CD Projekt RED redeems themselves by offering one of the best expansions in gaming history. This is THE Definitive Cyberpunk experience!

ElderPlayers - Raoof Rashed - Arabic - 9.5 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a great Hollywood detective experience, and its exciting events are complemented by a very fun mission design. As soon as I finished it, I was shocked to notice that she had provided a cinematic experience without any cinematic scene! It gives a valuable lesson to those who wanted to provide an excellent cinematic experience and failed to normalize it with enough fun to play

GameGrin - Mike Crewe - 9.5 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is, quite simply, a must-play. With an engaging narrative and fascinating new locale, this thoroughly gripping expansion will be sure to delight anyone looking to dive back into Night City.

Gamers Heroes - Blaine Smith - 95 / 100

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a tale of redemption in its purest form. No rubbish, no corpo spin, dedication, passion, and determination to deliver on promises made long ago. The team at CD Projekt Red may have taken a rough road to get here, but now they can rest easy. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is finally, the game we all hoped it would be.

GamingTrend - David Flynn - 95 / 100

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty represents the best the game has to offer. The main quest is tense and thrilling, with amazing characters played by fantastic actors and twists around every corner. Every quest gives you something unique and interesting to do, including side quests. Dogtown is gorgeous, deadly, and deep.

Multiplayer First - James Lara - 9.5 / 10

it’s clear after playing through the expansion that CDPR has been listening to its fans. With Phantom Liberty, they have finally delivered the much-demanded experience players have asked for since launch. I’ll gladly say that Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, alongside the 2.0 update, might be one of the best gaming experiences I’ve played all year, and looking back, there’ve been tons of amazing games this year.

Prima Games - Daniel Wenerowicz - 9.5 / 10

Dogtown completes the full Cyberware package that Cyberpunk fans have been waiting for.

Seasoned Gaming - Ainsley Bowden - 9.5 / 10

Very similar to the beloved Blood and Wine expansion for The Witcher 3, CD Projekt Red’s ability to vastly expand upon the core game while simultaneously implementing a wealth of quality of life features is impressive. The fact that they also added a story that could be sold as a stand-alone game on top of it is legendary.

Use a Potion - 9.5 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a brilliant addition to the world of Cyberpunk 2077, with the intriguing narrative and exciting missions playing to the game’s strengths perfectly. Add to that the fact that the recently released 2.0 update has brought an impressive evolution to the core gameplay experience and it’ll be easy to see that Cyberpunk 2077 is better than ever right now. It has been a bit of a bumpy ride, but Phantom Liberty is the perfect way to cap off what has been one of the best comeback stories in the world of gaming.

GamePro - Stephan Zielke - German - 94 / 100

Phantom Liberty delivers the ultimate cyberpunk experience with fascinating characters, a thrilling story and varied gameplay.

Wccftech - Alessio Palumbo - 9.2 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty builds upon what was an already great game to deliver more fantastic storytelling (with a spy thriller theme, this time around), exciting combat, and very high-quality side content. The perk tree overhaul is a major improvement to progression, and additions like vehicle combat and the overhauled police system are very welcome, albeit not game-changing. If you've been holding out on Cyberpunk 2077 until now, you'll find a huge game with over 120 hours of quality content and an incredibly immersive game world to literally lose yourself in.

XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 9.2 / 10

Phantom Liberty caps off a miraculous comeback for Cyberpunk

But Why Tho? - Jason Payne - 9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a captivating spy story that deftly grapples with the tension between loyalty and betrayal that will please fans of spy films and the world that CD Projekt Red has already built in the base game.

Cultured Vultures - Jimmy Donnellan - 9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is the final stop on the game's redemption tour, and what a redemption it is. If you were still cynical about CD Projekt Red as a studio, it's time to start believing again.

DualShockers - Vlad Mazanko - 9 / 10

With its captivating story, layered characters brought to life by stellar acting, incredible visuals and environments, refined combat, and some of the most varied quests in the Cyberpunk 2077 world, Phantom Liberty continues CDPR's tradition of delivering some of the finest add-ons ever.

EIP Gaming - Rafael Hernandez - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a great addition to Cyberpunk 2077, giving us a great new story, a new perk tree, and a new district to explore. While still not perfect, this expansion and the massive 2.0 patch make this a game well worth playing (or re-playing).

Final Weapon - Saras Rajpal - 4.5 / 5

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty adds several new mechanics and features that fans have been hoping for since the game was released in 2020. Phantom Liberty is one of the best expansions I've played in years, with a brand new story, fantastic characters, and an exciting new area of Night City. It's a shame that this is the only expansion being added to the game and that we have to wait years to see what's next for the franchise.

Game Rant - Adrian Morales - 4.5 / 5

As the capstone project to CD Projekt Red's efforts in fixing Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty and Update 2.0 see the studio at its best, delivering a story that is emotional, refreshing, and up to the caliber that fans expect from CDPR while also reworking the game into its best and presumably final form. If this is truly the end for Cyberpunk 2077, then we're excited to see where CD Projekt Red goes next with the franchise because it's clear there are more stories to tell in this world, either in Night City or outside of it.

GamesRadar+ - Sam Loveridge - 4.5 / 5

Between the 2.0 Update and Phantom Liberty, Cyberpunk 2077 is a different game now. It not only looks more beautiful than ever, but it's also vast. The Phantom Liberty expansion adds 13 core missions, 17 new side quests and gigs, and a brand new ending for the base game. That's a lot of content without even thinking about what's been added in the three years between now and launch.

Gaming Nexus - Jason Dailey - 9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty proves once again that CD Projekt Red are the undefeated champions of DLC. At $29.99 it offers supreme value, with a compelling new story, location, and hours of content that outclasses many other full-blown AAA titles. After a few rough years, both Cyberpunk 2077 and CD Projekt Red have regained their footing rather triumphantly.

GamingBolt - Shubhankar Parijat - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty is what Cyberpunk 2077 should have been three years ago. It's an incredible expansion that boasts a gripping story, compelling characters, engaging moment-to-moment gameplay, and significantly improved progression mechanics. It's so good that it uplifts all of Cyberpunk 2077, finally making good on the lofty promises CD Projekt RED made for the base game all those years ago.

Hardcore Gamer - Chris Shive - 4.5 / 5

Cyberpunk 2077 had an unfortunate launch and as a result there are many who have written off a game that should have been remembered as being one of the top games of 2020.

Hey Poor Player - Shane Boyle - 4.5 / 5

Phantom Liberty on its own would be a stellar expansion, but combined with the radical 2.0 update, it’s a game changer for Cyberpunk 2077.  The road to redemption has been long, and yes, you could argue that it’s unacceptable that such a long road to redemption was even required, but it’s hard to argue that CD Projekt Red hasn’t paid its dues at this stage. Phantom Liberty almost feels like a celebration – CD Projekt Red bowing out on an amazing high, with fans finally able to play a version of Cyberpunk 2077 that feels closer to those original promises than it ever has. Whatever way you look at it, update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty combined are a fantastic capstone on the Cyberpunk 2077 journey, and one that everyone should experience.

Hobby Consolas - Álvaro Alonso - Spanish - 90 / 100

Phantom Liberty is a fantastic expansion, with a great story, memorable characters and quality supporting content, but the real reason you won't want to stop coming back to Night City is Update 2.0.

IGN - Matthew Kim - 9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty completes an immense turnaround for CD Projekt Red's future RPG kickstarted with the anime spinoff, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and its latest 2.0 Update.

INDIANTVCZ - Filip Kraucher - Czech - 9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty's expansion feels confident and proves it with several great ideas that expand on the solid foundations of the original game. It offers a complementary story of conspiracy, twists, and tension. You'll also meet a brand new cast of memorable characters. After its 2.0 update, but especially with the Phantom Liberty expansion, we have no problem continuing to argue that Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the best games of the current generation.

INVEN - Kyuman Kim - Korean - 9 / 10

This spy thriller unfolds in the new location called 'Dogtown,' where astonishing twists and truths remain elusive. Additionally, the outcomes that vary based on player choices offer a fresh experience not quite felt in the base game

Impulsegamer - Branden Zavaleta - 4.5 / 5

It’s a great DLC, one worth playing the main game for, so long as you can forgive a few bugs.

Kakuchopurei - Jonathan Leo - 90 / 100

After many years of fixing, it's great to see the trials of V and his/her adventure in Night City -seediness & all- now in its final Super Saiyan God form. The Phantom Liberty expansion is a helluva adventure as well featuring the best talent for its narrative, lovely structure and levels, and all-around captivating spy motif and cloak-and-dagger who-can-we-trust package.

NoobFeed - Azfar Rayan - 90 / 100

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is undeniably a must-have. There's so much extra there with this absolutely worthwhile DLC. Simply put, different characters, various places, and different kinds of adventures. It's like the main game's endings but with greater variety. The time investment is well justified by the increased level cap, the additional cyberware, and the interesting new story.

PCGamesN - Will Nelson - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a fitting send-off for V, Night City, and Cyberpunk 2077 as a whole. CD Projekt Red has delivered a dense and impactful expansion to one of the medium's best cityscapes, even if its branching narrative structure stumbles.

PSX Brasil - Paulo Roberto Montanaro - Portuguese - 90 / 100

Some of its worst problems are solved by adding new narrative layers, improving problematic systems, and ultimately taking the game to the level we expected at launch.

PowerUp! - Paul Verhoeven - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a stunning continuation of the excellent groundwork laid with Cyberpunk 2077 and remedies most (if not all) issues players had the first time around. The rebuilt skill and perk trees drastically alter the way you play and QOL improvements make Cyberpunk 2077 somehow, even grander than it was three years ago.

Push Square - Robert Ramsey - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty is often Cyberpunk 2077 at its very best. A gripping narrative complete with great characters adds another dimension to the open world RPG, while the main mission and side quest design remains top notch throughout. It's a tremendous expansion that delivers a truly memorable experience.

SECTOR.sk - Peter Dragula - Slovak - 9 / 10

The Phantom Liberty expansion is perfect final piece to the Cyberpunk 2077 game. Brings a new city district, a dark spy story with interesting choices and varied missions. Adds Irdis Elba, Keanu Reeves and stunning visuals.

Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 9 / 10

A fitting end for a saga that is reaching 3 years. This expansion builds on the strength of the base game and provides thrilling twists and turns, accompanied by the biggest changes to the base game yet.

Slant Magazine - Justin Clark - 4.5 / 5

And it all leads to a new available ending for the entire game that’s both a more subtle, sad ending for V than some players may be willing to run with and a strong final statement on the game that was Cyberpunk 2077. It’s an ending with more depth than expected, about the nature of the power that this type of open world grants—both to V and the player controlling them—and the immense, soul-crushing work involved in wielding it responsibly. CD Projekt RED knows that better than any developer would now. Like all of Night City’s heroes, Cyberpunk 2077 had to be torn apart and rebuilt before it could become legendary.

Stevivor - Matt Gosper - 9 / 10

If this is the finale of Cyberpunk 2077’s redemption arc, it’s a damn impressive one. I’m excited to see what a sequel built from the ground up with these lessons learned will be like, but until then I’ll keep poking around Night City to see what’s new.

TechRaptor - Jason Rodriguez - 9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty offers an exhilarating romp in the dystopian setting of Night City and Dogtown, and it’s further bolstered by numerous changes from Update 2.0. Those who played the base game years ago would find a satisfying conclusion to V’s story, while newcomers would be treated to a quintessential futuristic RPG experience like no other.

The Games Machine - Danilo Dellafrana - Italian - 9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077 has come to the end of its journey, setting aside the best for the grand finale. Phantom Liberty is arguably the best expansion created by CD Projekt RED, and it concludes with a bang the journey of a much-discussed game, nevertheless deserving now more than ever to be played. There is no better time to return to Night City or - even better - to step into the shoes of V for the first time.

The Nerd Stash - Patrick Armstrong - 9 / 10

Thanks to its ambitious 2.0 update, living a life of crime in Night City has never felt better.

Tom's Guide - Tony Polanco - 4.5 / 5

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty features a thrilling new storyline and overhauled gameplay mechanics. Thanks to this robust expansion, Cyberpunk 2077 has finally achieved its potential.

Tom's Hardware Italia - Andrea Maiellano - Italian - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty is an expansion that, by itself, manages to make up for the change of plans made by CD Projekt RED by not making the lack of a, future, second expansion felt. Content-wise, it shows itself to be solid.

TrueAchievements - Ian Stokes - 9 / 10

Is this the big shift that will win over people who bounced off Cyberpunk 2077 at launch? No. Instead what Phantom Liberty represents is a small slice of the best that Cyberpunk 2077 and CD Projekt Red has to offer.

TrueGaming - حسين الموسى - Arabic - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty brings an action packed story, top notch voice-acting, new side missions and a new district location complemented by a major update that overhauls the mechanics of the entire game granting more focused character builds and allowing you to approach combat situations ever so lethally.

VideoGamer - Antony Terence - 9 / 10

Back with a vengeance, Phantom Liberty builds on the high notes of Cyberpunk 2077 to deliver a gripping storyline packed with both heartfelt moments and refined RPG systems.

Windows Central - Samuel Tolbert - 4.5 / 5

CD Projekt RED brings a thrilling race against time where you must save the president and go undercover, all while trusting no one. Combined with the free but accompanying 2.0 update, Phantom Liberty delivers an experience that even disappointed players of the base game should definitely check out.

Worth Playing - Chris "Atom" DeAngelus - 9 / 10

At the end of the day, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC probably won't change your mind if you just disliked the base game. If you even remotely enjoyed the original, then Phantom Liberty is an excellent DLC. It contains some of the best story missions, a host of cool new weapons, and a lot of time with Elba. The fact it carries over into the main story and offers a completely different endgame path is also very cool and means that it's a worthwhile experience - even for those who have seen everything the original has to offer.

ZdobywcyGier.eu - Paweł Bortkiewicz - Polish - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty pushes Cyberpunk 2077 to a complete experience. It is a phenomenal story that appealed to me more than what the base version of the game offered. A new map section, a graphical upgrade, an improvement in  gameplay systems. There is no better time to check out this game than now.

Gamersky - Chinese - 8.9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has done well within its existing framework, improving on the original Cyberpunk 2077 in a number of ways. The main story is seamlessly integrated into Night City, while the side quests offer more variety and choice than the original. The 2.0 update has improved several systems, addressing some of the issues with the original mechanics, improving the gameplay and giving players a more satisfying experience.

PC Gamer - Ted Litchfield - 87 / 100

Phantom Liberty doesn't reinvent Cyberpunk 2077, but it is CD Projekt firing on all cylinders to tell a great RPG story.

Cerealkillerz - Steve Brieller - German - 8.6 / 10

Phantom Liberty adds a thrilling story and the new area Dogtown to Cyberpunk 2077. The add-on and the 2.0 update really justify hopping back into night city. Although, there's still potential within CP2077 that can be unraveled, Phantom Liberty is definitely worth a try.

CGMagazine - Justin Wood - 8.5 / 10

Overall, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is exactly what CDProjekt Red promised three years ago. An awesome adventure in a cyberpunk world that feels alive. Between a great story and massive changes to core systems Cyberpunk 2077 is finally a very good game.

Destructoid - Eric Van Allen - 8.5 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty is a great expansion, with a conclusion that easily secures it a spot on CD Projekt Red’s track record for great expansions.

Everyeye.it - Riccardo Cantù   - Italian - 8.5 / 10

A rich expansion

Fextralife - Castielle - 8.5 / 10

Phantom Liberty continues to show that CDPR will always support their most ambitious title to date: Cyberpunk 2077, and does so in phenomenal fashion. From interesting characters, intriguing plot lines and new mechanics, Phantom Liberty is sure to win over fans of the franchise, and many who had previously given up on the game.

Game Informer - Wesley LeBlanc - 8.5 / 10

While Phantom Liberty doesn't stand head and shoulders above the rest of the Cyberpunk package, it slots in nicely, like a preem piece of cyberware you’ve been waiting to be in stock.

Gamepur - Zack Palm - 8.5 / 10

Phantom Liberty feels like a fresh start to Cyberpunk 2077, and it’s only unfortunate that many of the more uplifting changes took three years to finally see the light of day. The story Phantom Liberty and the playground of Dogtown makes it a fun way to return to Cyberpunk 2077, especially for someone who hasn’t touched it too much since the fatal launch and didn’t get too far after going back to it a year or two later.

Phantom Liberty is an incredibly fun expansion; even the smaller size of Dogtown is a good way to kick things off despite the immense size of the base game. I think the best way to experience this expansion is with a fresh save, starting from the beginning, but those who want to jump into it to check out the new area and see all the changes CD Projekt Red made won’t be disappointed.

IGN Italy - Stefano Castagnola - Italian - 8.2 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a good expansion that adds an intriguing storyline filled with memorable characters and that, together with the 2.0 version, manages to also improve the gameplay, adding new features and changing existing ones that help Cyberpunk come closer to what we were promised years ago.

Checkpoint Gaming - Tom Quirk - 8 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a strong and very engaging paid expansion that offers many hours of new content. Idris Elba's Solomon Reed is an excellent addition to the setting, and his movie star charisma does a lot to elevate the expansion's tense sci-fi political thriller tale. Accompanied by the long-awaited 2.0 update, substantially overhauling the Cyberpunk 2077 base game for the better and allowing the game to finally reach its full potential, Phantom Liberty might not bring as many new gameplay innovations on its own, but what it does bring feels like a worthwhile addition to the base game and something fans of Cyberpunk 2077 will definitely want to check out.

ComicBook.com - Cade Onder - 4 / 5

While some of Cyberpunk 2077's issues still linger, and the new content isn't without its own flaws, CD Projekt Red has done a commendable job at making me like a game I previously had disdain for. Phantom Liberty continues to prove CD Projekt Red has a deft hand for high-quality storytelling and has now shown it can provide strong RPG gameplay to match.

Digital Trends - Jesse Lennox - 4 / 5

With a strong spy story and performances to match, Phantom Liberty gives Cyberpunk 2077 the extra chapter it needed.

GAMES.CH - Joel Kogler - German - 80%

With patch 2.0, "Cyberpunk 2077" fulfills many of the promises they made three years ago for release. However, just as many remain unfulfilled and since "Phantom Liberty" will remain the only DLC content, "Cyberpunk 2077" will never live up to the initial hype. Patch 2.0 nevertheless ensures that "Cyberpunk 2077" not only plays much better, but now almost all glitches and bugs have been eliminated, so that the base game alone is definitely worth a new playthrough. The "Phantom Liberty" expansion offers a lot of new missions and tells a very exciting story, but if you expect a new "Blood & Wine" like in "The Witcher 3", you will be disappointed again. The scope of the DLC is okay for the price, but by no means sets new standards.

Gameblog - KiKiToes - French - 8 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a very solid extension.

Gamer Escape - Justin Mercer - 8 / 10

The end result here is a balancing act—a little of column A and a little of column B. Phantom Liberty’s main questline absolutely explores a more espionage-tinted angle than its base game counterpart with, but there was a concerted effort to intertwine them in a way that still feels seamless. Its side quests may not feel like anything new, but the level design and encounters have never been better.

In that sense, Phantom Liberty is Cyberpunk 2077 distilled. If you enjoyed the base game, it’s hard to see you being dissatisfied with this expansion. And even if you aren’t enticed by any of the new content on offer, Update 2.0 has brought net improvements to the overall gameplay that make it more than worth taking another trip through Night City.

Gamer Guides - Ben Chard - 8 / 10

A great follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 with a stellar cast that brings a thrilling story to the streets of Dogtown. The gameplay changes bring it up to a better standard, but if you are not a fan of the original, don’t expect Phantom Liberty to change your mind.

GamesHub - Leah Williams - 4 / 5

While it leans heavily on spy genre tropes, and appears to be determined to separate itself from the wilder, futuristic ideas of its base game counterpart by focussing on more familiar, socially relevant political themes, Phantom Liberty is a compelling, cinematic story that expands the world of Cyberpunk 2077.

IGN Spain - Mario Seijas - Spanish - 8 / 10

Phantom Liberty brings us an intricate police story full of action and great dialogues. You can feel the decadence of Dogtown in every step you take in this new district, and you will love to get lost in its winding streets. And believe me, with or without Phantom Liberty, it is worth coming back to Cyberpunk 2077 with the 2.0. version.

LevelUp - Pedro Pérez Cesari - Spanish - 8 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a quality experience worth experiencing. It has that dark narrative with complex characters and high quality side content that we've come to expect from CD Projekt RED. That said, it also makes some mistakes that allow us to realize that it's a game as flawed, raw and gripping as life in Night City.

Metro GameCentral - Nick Gillett - 8 / 10

A taut, characterful headrush of an expansion that completes Cyberpunk 2077's redemption and re-establishes it as one of the great open world adventures of the generation.

Attack of the Fanboy - Diego Perez - 3.5 / 5

Phantom Liberty has some great moments, but it's ultimately a by-the-numbers spy thriller with an uninteresting cast that can't be saved by celebrity star power.

SegmentNext - 7 / 10

Phantom Liberty's awkward placement in the Cyberpunk 2077 storyline and a bland major character coupled with a jumbled-up story prevent it from becoming an amazing spy thriller.

PC Invasion - Leo Gillick - 4 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty makes some improvements, but it fails to live up to its own lofty promises.

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Chicas Gamers - Juanma Luengo - Spanish - Unscored

It is highly recommended that you play Phantom Liberty whether you are a fan of the base game or if you have not even approached the universe of Cyberpunk 2077. The evolution of the game is so great that we are facing possibly the best RPG of recent years, although it will possibly be remembered more because of its resounding launch on the market than because of the immense work that has been done to give players what the developers wanted to give from the beginning. CD Projekt Red has put a lot of heart into this.

Entertainium - Gareth Brading - Worth your time

Phantom Liberty and update 2.0 absolutely makes Cyberpunk 2077 a lot closer to what its original vision had promised.

Kotaku - Unscored

Phantom Liberty is a succinct summation of the best parts of Cyberpunk 2077 and all the strife it took to reach this point.

Polygon - Toussaint Egan - Polygon Recommends

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty almost corrects the past

RPGamer - Alex Fuller - Unscored

CD Projekt RED has admirably stuck with the game past its launch troubles, offering patches and upgrades in the two years following as it looks to finally near towards its full potential. That work has reached full fruition through the arrival of both its vaunted Update 2.0 patch and full story expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, which combine to give the game an excellent new lease on life.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Graham Smith - RPS Bestest Bests

A brilliantly written and performed spy-thriller set in the middle of Night City and of Cyberpunk 2077's overarching story.

Skill Up - Ralph Panebianco - Unscored

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Spaziogames - Domenico Musicò - Italian - Unscored

You're not gonna change your idea of Cyberpunk 2077 with this new DLC and with the new features of 2.0 version, but CD Projekt have now delivered the game that should have been published three years ago.

 

 

 

 

 

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Not too surprising since Cyberpunk was actually a damn good game still even at launch on pc, it just never should have launched on last gen consoles and they should have waited until the current gen versions were ready.

 

Not that it didn’t have flaws, many of them corrected here apparently, but the internet seemed to be frothing at mouth to bash the game after it launched as this broken mess everywhere which was never the case. Compared to other current gen tech showcases now, CP’s pc launch seems quite wonderfully optimized in hindsight! 

[Mr.Vic20]

My god yes! This will cheer me up from the middling experience that was Starfield! 

[legend]

I'm going in with a new fresh playthrough, which is also what CDPR recommends since they've completely changed the skill tree and added so many new features.

[legend]

I'm here for the CDPR redemption arc.

 

 

 

 

(He was the quest director for the PL expansion, the base CP, and Witcher 3)

[best3444]

48 minutes ago, legend said:

I'm going in with a new fresh playthrough, which is also what CDPR recommends since they've completely changed the skill tree and added so many new features.

 

I'm doing the same. This year is remarkable. Cyberpunk was awesome and with added features and issues fixed, this could be like the CP2077 CDPR hyped up originally. 

[Commissar SFLUFAN]

Cyberpunk 2077 2.0's revamped police force is finally good enough | PC Gamer

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Not exactly great, but good.

 

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CD Projekt Red had nowhere to go but up with Cyberpunk 2077's police. At launch, the NCPD was the laughing stock of videogame law enforcement—officers would utterly fail to give chase if V hopped into a car, hilariously spawn behind perpetrators as soon as a crime was committed, and open fire for simple trespassing (hm, perhaps that was realistic). Launch Cyberpunk did not have a true police "system," just an illusion of one. The Update 2.0 patch, releasing September 21, finally aims to remedy this.

 

I spent the weekend with Update 2.0 and the revamped NCPD, and I'm happy to report they are a lot better at their jobs these days. They're still scumbags, but not magically spawning ones.

 

The major change in the patch is the introduction of police chases. Pick a fight on foot or on the road and the NCPD will respond more or less like you'd expect from a GTA game: cops will arrive in cars (not via teleportation), get out, and start blasting. If V drives off, more units will arrive to meet them on the highway.

 

 

 

I've tested Nvidia's latest ray tracing magic in Cyberpunk 2077 and it's a no-brainer: at worst it's just better-looking, at best it's that and a whole lot more performance | PC Gamer

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Nvidia's DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction feature fits perfectly with Cyberpunk 2077's 2.0 added realism.

 

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The new Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 update is out and, as part of CDPR and Nvidia's long-standing effort to make it the new Crysis, it features an entirely new take on ray traced realism. Called Ray Reconstruction, this new DLSS feature literally grounds everything in the game, and makes the previous Overdrive ray tracing mode look faintly ridiculous.

 

And the best thing? It's actually a little lighter on your graphics card and isn't just restricted to the RTX 40-series either. Better visuals and less demanding. Now, that's something we can all get behind, right? Well, unless you've got an AMD card, then I feel bad for you, son.

 

 

[stepee]

1 minute ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said:

Cyberpunk 2077 2.0's revamped police force is finally good enough | PC Gamer

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Not exactly great, but good.

 

 

 

I've tested Nvidia's latest ray tracing magic in Cyberpunk 2077 and it's a no-brainer: at worst it's just better-looking, at best it's that and a whole lot more performance | PC Gamer

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Nvidia's DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction feature fits perfectly with Cyberpunk 2077's 2.0 added realism.

 

 

 

Listen, the human penis can only get SO erect, you trying to kill me here?

[legend]

If I can do pathtracing on my ancient 3080 I’ll be very happy!

[stepee]

1 minute ago, legend said:

If I can do pathtracing on my ancient 3080 I’ll be very happy!

 

This will make the regular ray tracing you were using before look better but I seriously doubt the performance boost is good enough for that! Maybe at 30fps!

[legend]

1 minute ago, stepee said:

 

This will make the regular ray tracing you were using before look better but I seriously doubt the performance boost is good enough for that! Maybe at 30fps!

[stepee]

4 minutes ago, legend said:

 

Just remember that the 5000 jump next year for you will be one of the biggest gpu upgrades you can remember! And that’s even if there isn’t also another new AI technology added to it.

[legend]

6 minutes ago, stepee said:

 

Just remember that the 5000 jump next year for you will be one of the biggest gpu upgrades you can remember! And that’s even if there isn’t also another new AI technology added to it.

 

To be fair 980 -> 3080 felt pretty fucking significant at the time!

[stepee]

9 minutes ago, legend said:

 

To be fair 980 -> 3080 felt pretty fucking significant at the time!

 

Ok maybe similar :P You are looking at potentially 8x more performance counting dlss3 frame gen (if the 5080/5090 are 2x over 4080/4090) as opposed to 6x performance from a 980>3080 but you also gained dlss in that move so it’ll likely be close. But it will be in 4 years instead of 6 so more impressive!

 

Also just the 3080 released right before games went up in spec requirements I feel so you never got to truly feel you could power through current games with it. You’ll get that when you upgrade next as it’ll easily crush anything current gen has to offer.

[Dodger]

Bought the DLC but with everything out right now I have no idea when I have time to get back into it. 

[stepee]

3 minutes ago, Dodger said:

Bought the DLC but with everything out right now I have no idea when I have time to get back into it. 

 

It’s fucking insane right now. I’ve been getting more backlogged with traveling too and now I need to cut back on that just to spend time with all these amazing games.

[Spork3245]

 

lmao wtf 7800x3D recommended for 1080p 60fps, but a 7900x for 4k and 4k w/RT Overdrive. Also, the Intel alternative only being a 12700k vs the 7800x3D makes zero sense 

[stepee]

8 minutes ago, Spork3245 said:

 

lmao wtf 7800x3D recommended for 1080p 60fps, but a 7900x for 4k and 4k w/RT Overdrive. Also, the Intel alternative only being a 12700k vs the 7800x3D makes zero sense 

 

Lol I feel these are all like this lately. It’s like it’s not based on anything at all, just throwing in pc part names randomly to fill it out. Like I think the whole process is they go to a temp and give them a empty spreadsheet template and ask them to fill in part numbers that they think “makes sense” and just run with whatever they get.

[Paperclyp]

Damn! I am looking forward to playing the whole game. 

[best3444]

I absolutely cannot start playing this while I'm in the middle of Starfield. I cannot wait to play this entire game again with liberty. I just have to be patient. 

[Biggie]

15 minutes ago, best3444 said:

I absolutely cannot start playing this while I'm in the middle of Starfield. I cannot wait to play this entire game again with liberty. I just have to be patient. 

Why not? Play this, Starfield, Skyrim, Witcher 3, and TotK all at the same time!
 

 

[best3444]

Just now, Biggie said:

Why not? Play this, Starfield, Skyrim, Witcher 3, and TotK all at the same time!
 

 

 

I made that mistake before and then I completely ditch my current game. I will be sure to beat Starfield before I move on to anything. Hell, I could have at least tried Lies of P today but I stayed focused on Starfield!

[Biggie]

1 minute ago, best3444 said:

 

I made that mistake before and then I completely ditch my current game. I will be sure to beat Starfield before I move on to anything. Hell, I could have at least tried Lies of P today but I stayed focused on Starfield!

P sucks. 

[best3444]

Just now, Biggie said:

P sucks. 

 

I assume I won't like it so I don't care. 

[AbsolutSurgen]

I never actually started Cyberpunk, because I wanted to experience it on a decent PC. When I was about to start it, I heard about path tracing coming to it, so waited. When path tracing came out, I heard that they were planning to revamp everything. So I waited. 
Tomorrow, the wait is over.