Starting Phantom Liberty: A Comprehensive Guide

At what point do you start Phantom Liberty? You can start Phantom Liberty after completing the Transmission quest in Pacifica, which typically occurs around the beginning of Act 2 in the main story campaign, or you can choose to skip ahead to the Phantom Liberty expansion content when starting a new game.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. When should I begin Phantom Liberty?: You can begin Phantom Liberty after the Transmission quest in Pacifica, and it’s recommended to gather your best weapons and cyberware before starting the expansion.
2. Should you finish Cyberpunk before Phantom Liberty?: No, you don’t need to finish Cyberpunk 2077 before playing Phantom Liberty DLC, as it’s a separate expansion with new story dialogues and segments.
3. Is Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty after the main story?: Yes, you can finish the main story and then play Phantom Liberty, or you can play it after completing the Transmission quest in Pacifica.

Gameplay and Story

4. Should I skip straight to Phantom Liberty?: Starting a new game for Phantom Liberty is the official recommendation of Cyberpunk developers CD Projekt Red, allowing you to jump right into the new content without delay.
5. What does skipping ahead to Phantom Liberty do?: Skipping ahead to Phantom Liberty allows you to play the new content without delay, but it may also mean you miss out on some of the main story campaign.
6. Can you romance Panam if you skip to Phantom Liberty?: Yes, you can still romance Panam if you skip to Phantom Liberty, as the expansion includes new dialogue and cutscene content for previously-romanceable characters.
7. Does Phantom Liberty change the base game?: Your choices at the end of Phantom Liberty can affect the base game of Cyberpunk 2077, so be aware of the consequences of your actions.

Technical Information

8. How far into Cyberpunk is Phantom Liberty?: Phantom Liberty typically becomes available after completing the Transmission quest in Pacifica, which can take around 20 hours to reach.
9. How do you trigger Phantom Liberty?: To trigger Phantom Liberty, select New Game at the starting screen and choose to skip ahead to the Phantom Liberty expansion content.
10. What should I do before starting Phantom Liberty?: It’s recommended to start a new save before playing Phantom Liberty, as this will result in the best experience, even if you’re attached to your existing character.
11. Does V get cured in Phantom Liberty?: Phantom Liberty has a cure for Songbird or V, but not both, and there are complications involved in obtaining the cure.

Endings and Consequences

12. Will V survive Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty?: V does survive Phantom Liberty, but may end up alone, having lost everyone they once knew.
13. How many endings does Phantom Liberty have?: There are four distinct endings in Phantom Liberty, governed by your choices, and a fifth ending if you unlock the new ending.
14. Does Phantom Liberty change the ending?: Phantom Liberty has its own endings, which can be affected by your choices, and can provide a satisfying conclusion to the story.
15. Does Phantom Liberty lock you out of other quests?: Phantom Liberty can lock you out of the main plotline if you select a specific dialogue option in the Lucretia My Reflection mission, so be careful with your choices.