Piping hot off the Night City Today News, folks – we just had a torrent of juicy details about Cyberpunk 2077’s forthcoming expansion, Phantom Liberty, courtesy of the recent Xbox Games Showcase and developer CD Projekt RED.
Fans of the original game have been on tenterhooks for the best part of a year, with the expansion having been announced last year and now we’re gearing up for its official launch this September.
For those who are uninitiated, Cyberpunk 2077 takes place in the gritty and glamorous Night City, where you play as V, a cyber-enhanced mercenary.
Phantom Liberty, the much-anticipated expansion to this cyberpunk spectacle, sees V’s story continue as they’re thrust into the new district of Dogtown, with a mission that could quite literally save their life. The mission, you ask? Oh, just the tiny task of investigating the death of the president of the New United States.
One of the enticing hooks for this narrative is the introduction of a new ally, NUSA agent Solomon Reed, voiced by none other than Idris Elba – yes, the same man who many want to play as James Bond himself. Elba’s character complements V’s usual cadre of rogues, including the return of best frenemy Johnny Silverhand, portrayed by the inimitable Keanu Reeves.
That’s right folks, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is bringing us our very own dream Hollywood duo, right in the heart of Night City.
Phantom Liberty isn’t merely a continuation of V’s story, but a richer and more comprehensive experience. CD Projekt RED promises an array of new content – from fresh quests, gigs and gig types to novel vehicles, tech, and cyberware. They’ve even thrown in a spanking new Relic skill tree, for an even deeper character customization experience. At the heart of this adventure is a ticking time bomb in V’s head, but salvation comes at a price – can you get the president out in time?
Phantom Liberty boasts a blend of politics, action, and intrigue, unfolding in a district known to be the deadliest in Night City – Dogtown. Your choices will influence the way the mystery unravels, an aspect that guarantees plenty of replayability. Add to that the new vehicles, weapons, tech, and cyberware that the expansion brings, and you have a concoction that’s simply too good to pass up.
Despite the initial hiccup that was Cyberpunk 2077’s launch, CD Projekt RED is committed to righting the many wrongs and delivering an experience that lives up to the game’s original hype. Phantom Liberty is the result of this commitment, and it’s shaping up to be quite an intriguing follow-up.
With the expansion’s launch set for September 26, and a price tag of $29.99, Phantom Liberty may be the redemption arc that Cyberpunk 2077, and its fans, have been waiting for albeit with a premium price.
But wait, there’s more! Alongside this promising expansion, CD Projekt RED is already gearing up for a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. Codenamed Project Orion, the sequel’s research and development phase kicks off next year, with development spearheaded by CDPR’s new Boston and Vancouver-based teams.
The future of Cyberpunk 2077 is looking brighter than ever, and Phantom Liberty is just the beginning.
