Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | Review Thread

[John Elden Ring]

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Game Information​

Game Title: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Platforms:

• PC (Sep 26, 2023)
• PlayStation 5 (Sep 26, 2023)
• Xbox Series X/S (Sep 26, 2023)

Trailers:

• Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Official Cinematic Trailer
• Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — New Ways to Play
• Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Official Trailer

Developer: CD PROJEKT RED

Publisher: CD PROJEKT SA

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 88 average - 97% recommended - 56 reviews

MetaCritic - 89 average - PS5, PC & Xbox Series X/S

Critic Reviews​

ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy

Video Review - Quote not available

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AltChar - Semir Omerovic - 97 / 100

If CD Projekt Red had to make amends for the disappointing launch of Cyberpunk 2077, they certainly have done that with Phantom Liberty. Simply preem.

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Arabhardware - Ahmed Yousry - Arabic - 9.5 / 10

CD Projekt RED redeems themselves by offering one of the best expansions in gaming history. This is THE Definitive Cyberpunk experience!

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But Why Tho? - Jason Payne - 9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a captivating spy story that deftly grapples with the tension between loyalty and betrayal that will please fans of spy films and the world that CD Projekt Red has already built in the base game.

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Cerealkillerz - Steve Brieller - German - 8.6 / 10

Phantom Liberty adds a thrilling story and the new area Dogtown to Cyberpunk 2077. The add-on and the 2.0 update really justify hopping back into night city. Although, there's still potential within CP2077 that can be unraveled, Phantom Liberty is definitely worth a try.

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Checkpoint Gaming - Tom Quirk - 8 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a strong and very engaging paid expansion that offers many hours of new content. Idris Elba's Solomon Reed is an excellent addition to the setting, and his movie star charisma does a lot to elevate the expansion's tense sci-fi political thriller tale. Accompanied by the long-awaited 2.0 update, substantially overhauling the Cyberpunk 2077 base game for the better and allowing the game to finally reach its full potential, Phantom Liberty might not bring as many new gameplay innovations on its own, but what it does bring feels like a worthwhile addition to the base game and something fans of Cyberpunk 2077 will definitely want to check out.

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ComicBook.com - Cade Onder - 4 / 5

While some of Cyberpunk 2077's issues still linger, and the new content isn't without its own flaws, CD Projekt Red has done a commendable job at making me like a game I previously had disdain for. Phantom Liberty continues to prove CD Projekt Red has a deft hand for high-quality storytelling and has now shown it can provide strong RPG gameplay to match.

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Destructoid - Eric Van Allen - 8.5 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty is a great expansion, with a conclusion that easily secures it a spot on CD Projekt Red’s track record for great expansions.

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Digital Trends - Jesse Lennox - 4 / 5

With a strong spy story and performances to match, Phantom Liberty gives Cyberpunk 2077 the extra chapter it needed.

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Everyeye.it - Riccardo Cantù - Italian - 8.5 / 10

A rich expansion

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Fextralife - Castielle - 8.5 / 10

Phantom Liberty continues to show that CDPR will always support their most ambitious title to date: Cyberpunk 2077, and does so in phenomenal fashion. From interesting characters, intriguing plot lines and new mechanics, Phantom Liberty is sure to win over fans of the franchise, and many who had previously given up on the game.

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Final Weapon - Saras Rajpal - 4.5 / 5

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty adds several new mechanics and features that fans have been hoping for since the game was released in 2020. Phantom Liberty is one of the best expansions I've played in years, with a brand new story, fantastic characters, and an exciting new area of Night City. It's a shame that this is the only expansion being added to the game and that we have to wait years to see what's next for the franchise.

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Forbes - Paul Tassi - 10 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a thoroughly excellent swan song for the tumultuous saga of Cyberpunk 2077. And after playing, you will be glad that CDPR has already greenlit a sequel, despite the fact that the initial release could have sunk the entire company. It’s a redemption story on the level of No Man’s Sky or Final Fantasy XIV, and deserves to be experienced for yourself, no matter what you may have thought of Cyberpunk three years back.

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Game Informer - Wesley LeBlanc - 8.5 / 10

While Phantom Liberty doesn't stand head and shoulders above the rest of the Cyberpunk package, it slots in nicely, like a preem piece of cyberware you’ve been waiting to be in stock.

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GameGrin - Mike Crewe - 9.5 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is, quite simply, a must-play. With an engaging narrative and fascinating new locale, this thoroughly gripping expansion will be sure to delight anyone looking to dive back into Night City.

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GamePro - Stephan Zielke - German - 94 / 100

Phantom Liberty delivers the ultimate cyberpunk experience with fascinating characters, a thrilling story and varied gameplay.

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GameSpot - Michael Higham - 10 / 10

Phantom Liberty embodies the best of Cyberpunk 2077 for a thrilling RPG-shooter with an evocative story, compelling side content, and unforgettable conclusions.

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Gamepur - Zack Palm - 8.5 / 10

Phantom Liberty feels like a fresh start to Cyberpunk 2077, and it’s only unfortunate that many of the more uplifting changes took three years to finally see the light of day. The story Phantom Liberty and the playground of Dogtown makes it a fun way to return to Cyberpunk 2077, especially for someone who hasn’t touched it too much since the fatal launch and didn’t get too far after going back to it a year or two later.
Phantom Liberty is an incredibly fun expansion; even the smaller size of Dogtown is a good way to kick things off despite the immense size of the base game. I think the best way to experience this expansion is with a fresh save, starting from the beginning, but those who want to jump into it to check out the new area and see all the changes CD Projekt Red made won’t be disappointed.

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Gamer Escape - Justin Mercer - 8 / 10

The end result here is a balancing act—a little of column A and a little of column B. Phantom Liberty’s main questline absolutely explores a more espionage-tinted angle than its base game counterpart with, but there was a concerted effort to intertwine them in a way that still feels seamless. Its side quests may not feel like anything new, but the level design and encounters have never been better.
In that sense, Phantom Liberty is Cyberpunk 2077 distilled. If you enjoyed the base game, it’s hard to see you being dissatisfied with this expansion. And even if you aren’t enticed by any of the new content on offer, Update 2.0 has brought net improvements to the overall gameplay that make it more than worth taking another trip through Night City.

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Gamer Guides - Ben Chard - 8 / 10

A great follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 with a stellar cast that brings a thrilling story to the streets of Dogtown. The gameplay changes bring it up to a better standard, but if you are not a fan of the original, don’t expect Phantom Liberty to change your mind.

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Gamersky - Chinese - 8.9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has done well within its existing framework, improving on the original Cyberpunk 2077 in a number of ways. The main story is seamlessly integrated into Night City, while the side quests offer more variety and choice than the original. The 2.0 update has improved several systems, addressing some of the issues with the original mechanics, improving the gameplay and giving players a more satisfying experience.

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GamesRadar+ - Sam Loveridge - 4.5 / 5

Between the 2.0 Update and Phantom Liberty, Cyberpunk 2077 is a different game now. It not only looks more beautiful than ever, but it's also vast. The Phantom Liberty expansion adds 13 core missions, 17 new side quests and gigs, and a brand new ending for the base game. That's a lot of content without even thinking about what's been added in the three years between now and launch.

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GamingBolt - Shubhankar Parijat - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty is what Cyberpunk 2077 should have been three years ago. It's an incredible expansion that boasts a gripping story, compelling characters, engaging moment-to-moment gameplay, and significantly improved progression mechanics. It's so good that it uplifts all of Cyberpunk 2077, finally making good on the lofty promises CD Projekt RED made for the base game all those years ago.

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GamingTrend - David Flynn - 95 / 100

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty represents the best the game has to offer. The main quest is tense and thrilling, with amazing characters played by fantastic actors and twists around every corner. Every quest gives you something unique and interesting to do, including side quests. Dogtown is gorgeous, deadly, and deep.

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God is a Geek - Mick Fraser - 10 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a masterclass in how to develop DLC. It slots in and out of the main story seamlessly but still manages to feel utterly essential and compelling.

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Hardcore Gamer - Chris Shive - 4.5 / 5

Cyberpunk 2077 had an unfortunate launch and as a result there are many who have written off a game that should have been remembered as being one of the top games of 2020.

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IGN - Matthew Kim - 9 / 10

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty completes an immense turnaround for CD Projekt Red's future RPG kickstarted with the anime spinoff, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and its latest 2.0 Update.

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IGN Italy - Stefano Castagnola - Italian - 8.2 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a good expansion that adds an intriguing storyline filled with memorable characters and that, together with the 2.0 version, manages to also improve the gameplay, adding new features and changing existing ones that help Cyberpunk come closer to what we were promised years ago.

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INVEN - Kyuman Kim - Korean - 9 / 10

This spy thriller unfolds in the new location called 'Dogtown,' where astonishing twists and truths remain elusive. Additionally, the outcomes that vary based on player choices offer a fresh experience not quite felt in the base game

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Impulsegamer - Branden Zavaleta - 4.5 / 5

It’s a great DLC, one worth playing the main game for, so long as you can forgive a few bugs.

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Kotaku - Unscored

Phantom Liberty is a succinct summation of the best parts of Cyberpunk 2077 and all the strife it took to reach this point.

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Metro GameCentral - Nick Gillett - 8 / 10

A taut, characterful headrush of an expansion that completes Cyberpunk 2077's redemption and re-establishes it as one of the great open world adventures of the generation.

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Multiplayer First - James Lara - 9.5 / 10

it’s clear after playing through the expansion that CDPR has been listening to its fans. With Phantom Liberty, they have finally delivered the much-demanded experience players have asked for since launch. I’ll gladly say that Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, alongside the 2.0 update, might be one of the best gaming experiences I’ve played all year, and looking back, there’ve been tons of amazing games this year.

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PC Gamer - Ted Litchfield - 87 / 100

Phantom Liberty doesn't reinvent Cyberpunk 2077, but it is CD Projekt firing on all cylinders to tell a great RPG story.

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PCGamesN - Will Nelson - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty is a fitting send-off for V, Night City, and Cyberpunk 2077 as a whole. CD Projekt Red has delivered a dense and impactful expansion to one of the medium's best cityscapes, even if its branching narrative structure stumbles.

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PSX Brasil - Paulo Roberto Montanaro - Portuguese - 90 / 100

Some of its worst problems are solved by adding new narrative layers, improving problematic systems, and ultimately taking the game to the level we expected at launch.

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Polygon - Toussaint Egan - Unscored

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty almost corrects the past

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Press Start - Brodie Gibbons - 10 / 10

On the back of Phantom Liberty, along with a really substantial rebuild of all of the game's core systems, Cyberpunk 2077 manages to wash its hands of its past failures and emerges as the genuine article. At last, it's the intoxicating escape I once thought it was and stands out, to me, as the premiere role-playing resort in what might very well be a modern golden age for the genre.

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Prima Games - Daniel Wenerowicz - 9.5 / 10

Dogtown completes the full Cyberware package that Cyberpunk fans have been waiting for.

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Push Square - Robert Ramsey - 9 / 10

Phantom Liberty is often Cyberpunk 2077 at its very best. A gripping narrative complete with great characters adds another dimension to the open world RPG, while the main mission and side quest design remains top notch throughout. It's a tremendous expansion that delivers a truly memorable experience.

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Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Graham Smith - Unscored

A brilliantly written and performed spy-thriller set in the middle of Night City and of Cyberpunk 2077's overarching story.

 

[anonpuffs]

10 for a DLC... got me intrigued ngl

 

[reziel]

Lol currently only 9 critic reviews for the xbox. Alot a good that marketing for it did. On a side note still kinda skeptical on this highscore considering they original games launch.

 

[ethomaz]

Not bad.

Basically the game it should be at launch years ago.

 

[ethomaz]

Lol currently only 9 critic reviews for the xbox. Alot a good that marketing for it did. On a side note still kinda skeptical on this highscore considering they original games launch.

The high scores are related to the original launch… like now they reached the point of game that should be launched.

That makes you think how could they launch the game like it was years ago.