When can I access Phantom Liberty?

You can access Phantom Liberty after completing the main story mission “Transmission“, which is the mission where you finish up your dealings with the Voodoo Boys. Playing Cyberpunk 2077 from the beginning will allow you to experience the full narrative, but if you’re eager to dive into the DLC content, you can skip ahead on an existing save and be dropped back into the game at level 15 just before the first Dogtown mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What is Phantom Liberty? Phantom Liberty is a hefty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, adding an entirely new district of Night City, and a spy-thriller story led by none other than Idris Elba.
2. Do I need to finish Cyberpunk 2077 to play Phantom Liberty? No, you don’t need to finish Cyberpunk 2077 before playing Phantom Liberty DLC, in fact, it’s better if you avoid completing the main story before the DLC.
3. Can I play Phantom Liberty after main story? Yes, you can finish the main story and then do Phantom Liberty, but be aware that your choices at the end of Phantom Liberty also affect the base game of Cyberpunk 2077.

Accessing Phantom Liberty

4. How to play Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty early? You can either pick “Regular Start” and play through Cyberpunk 2077’s main quest until Phantom Liberty becomes available, or “Skip Ahead to Phantom Liberty“, which drops you into the game at a point where you can readily access the new story content.
5. Can I access Phantom Liberty early by changing my console settings? Yes, you may be able to play Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty early if you take advantage of global release times, switching the settings around on your console.

Requirements and Compatibility

6. Do I need to buy Phantom Liberty? You don’t need to buy Phantom Liberty to enjoy a new and improved Cyberpunk 2077, however, the DLC adds a substantial chunk of content to the game.
7. Is Phantom Liberty available for preload? The preload for Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty will be available starting September 24 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
8. Can I play Phantom Liberty on my existing save? Yes, you can skip ahead on an existing save and be dropped back into the game at level 15 just before the first Dogtown mission.

Game Content and Features

9. Does Phantom Liberty change the base game? Yes, your choices at the end of Phantom Liberty also affect the base game of Cyberpunk 2077, and the DLC adds a new ending to the base game.
10. Does Phantom Liberty expand the map? Phantom Liberty adds a new district of Night City, called Dogtown, which is smaller than Night City but still provides interesting character with its broken-down infrastructure and black market.
11. How many endings does Phantom Liberty have? There are four, technically five, endings in Phantom Liberty, depending on the choices you make during the DLC.

Tips and Strategies

12. What do I need to know before playing Phantom Liberty? Collect every Perk Shard before you begin, update 2.0 has added many game-changing perks to Cyberpunk 2077’s skill trees, and look for data terminals to unlock new Relic Skills.
13. Should I start a new playthrough before Phantom Liberty? It’s highly recommended that players start a new playthrough and play through Cyberpunk 2077 from the beginning to experience the game’s full narrative with Phantom Liberty included.
14. Can I play Phantom Liberty before or after the main story? You can play Phantom Liberty before or after the main story, but it’s recommended to play it before completing the main story to get the most out of the DLC.

Conclusion

15. What’s the best ending in Phantom Liberty? The King of Wands ending is arguably the best ending in Phantom Liberty, allowing V to see his situation from another person’s perspective and giving So Mi a second chance.