Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Jul 17, 2025 1 year ago
Phantom Liberty is a spy-thriller expansion for the open-world action RPG Cyberpunk 2077. The narrative centers on the aftermath of the President of the New United States of America's orbital shuttle being shot down over Dogtown, one of Night City’s most dangerous districts. Players control V, a mercenary tasked with navigating a complex web of espionage and political intrigue. The expansion introduces Dogtown, a heavily militarized, autonomous zone ruled by a strict and authoritarian leader. With support from NUSA sleeper agent Solomon Reed (voiced by Idris Elba) and returning character Johnny Silverhand (voiced by Keanu Reeves), players engage in a story involving shifting alliances and covert operations. Designed for next-generation hardware, Phantom Liberty features new gameplay mechanics, side activities, and a main storyline centered on themes of power, trust, and survival.
What it’s like
Phantom Liberty transforms the sprawling chaos of Night City into a tightly wound espionage thriller. You step into Dogtown, a militarized autonomous zone where survival depends on navigating shifting alliances and high-stakes political intrigue. The experience is defined by its cinematic intensity and grueling moral choices, offering some of the most impactful decision-making in modern RPGs. Idris Elba’s performance as Solomon Reed anchors a narrative that feels essential to the main plot while standing strong on its own merits. Visually, it showcases the peak of CD Projekt Red’s craft, with polished environments and atmospheric tension that elevate the spy-thriller premise. While the open-world structure remains familiar, the focused scope here creates a more deliberate, suspenseful pace compared to the base game's scattered energy.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodCharactersPolish / PerformanceStory / NarrativeVisuals / ArtWriting / DialogueAudio / MusicCombatGameplay / MechanicsPacingProgression / ReplayabilitySocial / Relationships
Keep in mind It is an expansion requiring the base game, not a standalone experience. · The core gameplay loop relies heavily on existing mechanics rather than introducing revolutionary new systems.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, godisageek.com, metacritic.com, rpgfan.com, reddit.com, pcgamer.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 26, 20233 years ago |
| PlayStation 5 | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 26, 20233 years ago |
| Xbox Series X|S | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 26, 20233 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 05, 20251 year ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 17, 20251 year ago |
