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You can’t access Phantom Liberty if you only have Cyberpunk 2077 on a PS4 or Xbox One, as the DLC is only available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, and you need to have updated your game to version 2.0 or higher. To access Phantom Liberty, you must have completed the main story mission “Transmission”, which is the mission where you finish up your dealings with the Voodoo Boys, and then you’ll receive a phone call beginning the Phantom Liberty DLC.
Accessing Phantom Liberty
Prerequisites for Access
To access Phantom Liberty, you must have completed the main story mission “Transmission”, which is the mission where you finish up your dealings with the Voodoo Boys. After completing this mission, you’ll receive a phone call from Songbird, which will begin the Phantom Liberty DLC.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I access Phantom Liberty content?: The Phantom Liberty story will begin just after you complete the main story mission “Transmission”.
- Do I have to start a new game to play Phantom Liberty?: No, you can skip ahead on an existing save and you’ll be dropped back into the game at level 15 just before the first Dogtown mission.
- Can you play Phantom Liberty after beating the game?: Yes, you can finish the main story and then play Phantom Liberty.
- How do I start Phantom Liberty after main story?: The Phantom Liberty story will begin just after you complete the main story mission “Transmission”.
- Should I finish the main story before Phantom Liberty?: It’s recommended to experience the original endings before jumping into Phantom Liberty.
- When can you play Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty?: You can play Phantom Liberty after completing the main story mission “Transmission”.
- Can I play Phantom Liberty with old save?: Yes, you can use a previous save file to access Phantom Liberty.
- Do I need Cyberpunk to play Phantom Liberty?: Yes, you need to own a copy of the Cyberpunk 2077 base game to access Phantom Liberty.
- What is the prerequisite quest for Phantom Liberty?: The key requirement is the completion of the main quest “Transmission”.
- Should I skip straight to Phantom Liberty?: It’s recommended to start a new game for Phantom Liberty, as it’s the official recommendation of Cyberpunk developers CD Projekt Red.
- How to install Phantom Liberty cyberpunk?: You can start Phantom Liberty by loading your existing save or starting a new game, and it will be unlocked via a call from Songbird.
- How are people already playing Phantom Liberty?: People are playing Phantom Liberty by loading their existing save or starting a new game and reaching the point in the main story where V has dealt with the Voodoo Boys in Pacifica.
- How do you preload Phantom Liberty?: The preload for Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty is available starting September 24, and players can download it from their games library or the digital store page.
- Is Phantom Liberty a separate game?: No, Phantom Liberty is a hefty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, adding a new district of Night City and a spy-thriller story.
- How long to beat Phantom Liberty?: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is about 13½ Hours in length when focusing on the main objectives, and around 30 Hours to obtain 100% completion.