Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Platforms

PC
PS5
Xbox Series X/S

Initial release Sept. 26, 2023

Developers

CD Projekt RED

Genres

Action Adventure
RPG
Shooter

Publishers

CD Projekt RED

Franchise Cyberpunk

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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Spotlight

Still Mending Fences Still feeling burned by Cyberpunk 2077's release? CD Projekt knows that trust might be "lost forever", but hopes you'll try The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077's sequel

"You can repair some things, but it's a certain perception of the company that's never going to come back."

Mark Warren

1 month ago
The best Cyberpunk 2077 David Martinez build

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Josh Broadwell

1 year ago
All Cyberpunk 2077 Relic Point locations

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Josh Broadwell

1 year ago
Hot Damn Cyberpunk 2077's devs "briefly workshopped" a quest that saw you "essentially able to do millions of things at once" as a construct

Via some Superhot-style mechanics similar to those a new mod's actually managed to bring to the game.

Mark Warren

1 month ago

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Still Mending Fences | Still feeling burned by Cyberpunk 2077's release? CD Projekt knows that trust might be "lost forever", but hopes you'll try The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077's sequel

"You can repair some things, but it's a certain perception of the company that's never going to come back."

Oct. 1, 2024 Mark Warren

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Hot Damn | Cyberpunk 2077's devs "briefly workshopped" a quest that saw you "essentially able to do millions of things at once" as a construct

Via some Superhot-style mechanics similar to those a new mod's actually managed to bring to the game.

Sept. 27, 2024 Mark Warren

Solomon Reed in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty.

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V-RODO BAGGINS | Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty's scariest quest was designed to make you feel like a hobbit having a really bad time

This isn't what first came to mind when I played it, but fair play CD Projekt, I see the vision.

Sept. 27, 2024 Mark Warren

Lucy and David in Cyberpunk Edgerunners.

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Grab Your Cyberware | Good news, Cyberpunk Edgerunners fans, Netflix and CD Projekt are bringing us a new animated project set in Night City

There's just a vague teaser for now, so we'll have to wait to see what this "return to Night City" will be about.

Sept. 20, 2024 Mark Warren

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Araspeedka | Cyberpunk 2077 board game casually strolls its cybernetic robo-legs past crowdfunding campaign goal in about ten minutes, is now over 1000% eddied up

To be fair, when you're 90% wiring and carbon fibre, you can move a lot faster.

Sept. 3, 2024 Mark Warren

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Geralt giving a big thumbs up

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Witcher Waiting For | Wahey, The Witcher 4 has had "substantial progress" made on it, with CD Projekt "gearing up" to put the game into full production

REDkit modders also got a nice shout out, and there's some potentially good news for Cyberpunk Edgerunners fans.

Aug. 29, 2024 Mark Warren

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty key art showing fem V holding a pistol, a broken red screen behind her.

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The Simple Life | Struggling to see everything Cyberpunk 2077 has to offer? A new mod will help you check out all the game's best hidden gems

For your viewing pleasure.

Aug. 18, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Johnny Silverhand in one of V's posh apartments in Cyberpunk 2077.

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WOAH | Thanks to a cool new Cyberpunk 2077 mod, you can now rock out with Keanu Reeves in any of V's apartments

We all love Megabuilding H10, but sometimes you want to enjoy Johnny Silverhand's riffs in slightly swankier surroundings.

March 22, 2024 Mark Warren

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NOT A MICE SURPRISE | Cyberpunk 2077's latest PC update messes with some of its most important mods in the name of misbehaving mice

Hey, it's worth it, we all need to be able to fire a gun or swing a katana via a cheeky side button tap.

March 20, 2024 Mark Warren

A cyberware shop in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

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MODYSSEY | Charting Cyberpunk 2077’s journey from sighs to highs through the eyes of its modding community

“I watched in the wings to see whether it would wither on the vine or bear fruit.”

March 12, 2024 Mark Warren

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AFTERLIFE | Cyberpunk 2077's developers are done adding to it, well, aside from little tweaks they just can't resist

You know how it is, sometimes you can’t stop yourself from letting folks change their Aerondight’s paint job.

March 12, 2024 Mark Warren

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RUN IT BACK | Cyberpunk 2077's director reckons pulling off something like Phantom Liberty again is "very achievable"

I mean, none of us are going to say ‘nah, we’re good’, right?

March 12, 2024 Mark Warren

V about to ride away on a motorcycle in the show of some buildings in Cyberpunk 2077.

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I SPY | A hidden picture of Cyberpunk 2077's devs has just been discovered in-game, naturally it's near a giant burger

Apparently it’s from one of CD Projekt’s picnics, which is pretty cool.

March 8, 2024 Mark Warren

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BAFTA SEASON | The BAFTAs announce banger-packed players choice awards nominees including Baldur's Gate 3, and Lethal Company

One final chance to show your love for 2023's biggest hits.

March 5, 2024 Connor Makar

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PUNK PORTRAITS | Cyberpunk 2077's latest must-have mod lets you become an art collector, because mercs can be cultured too

And hey, if you end up chopping your ear off, you can get a cybernetic replacement.

Feb. 19, 2024 Mark Warren

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AH WELL | Witcher developer's new IP is "definitely NOT a cosmic horror in feudal Japan", in case you were wondering

Well, that clears that up, I guess.

Feb. 19, 2024 Mark Warren

Deus Ex's Adam Jensen alongside Cyberpunk 2077's Johnny Silverhand.

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BACK AS BLACK? | If he's done with Deus Ex, Cyberpunk fans want Adam Jensen's voice actor to play a key role in Project Orion

Fancy being Morgan Blackhand, Elias Toufexis?

Feb. 8, 2024 Mark Warren

Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

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ALT-ERNATIVE VERSION | Remember when Johnny Silverhand’s girlfriend got kidnapped in Cyberpunk 2077? It should have been much scarier

“They wanted it to be terrifying and it was.”

Feb. 8, 2024 Mark Warren

The entrance to Dogtown in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

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CLASSIFIED INFO | Replaying Phantom Liberty? This new Cyberpunk 2077 mod is all about finding Dogtown's cool hidden secrets

Hey, we all need something to do while we wait for Project Orion to arrive, right?

Feb. 7, 2024 Mark Warren

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FRESH CHOOMS | Cyberpunk 2077 sequel's team looks to be nearly set, with ex-Remedy and BioWare writers coming on board

A pretty formidable squad of devs is properly kicking Project Orion into life.

Feb. 6, 2024 Mark Warren

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FINISHER FIX | Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.11 fixes misbehaving melee finishers and careless cops

You should also no longer fall through elevators due to a random metro ticket inspection.

Jan. 31, 2024 Mark Warren

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LOVE FOR LOVE | Cyberpunk 2077 modder who added romantic hangouts to the game before CDPR did found Update 2.1 flattering

“It must have been a good idea.”

Jan. 25, 2024 Mark Warren

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WE'RE CYBERBACK | Cyberpunk 2077 was “just a warm up”, CD Projekt says as work begins on sequel

Following Phantom Liberty, Cyberpunk’s developers are raring to get back on the streets of Night City.

Jan. 10, 2024 Mark Warren

A location in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty's Dogtown.

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PHANTOM LOTSOMONEY | Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion has attracted over five million mercs to Dogtown so far

Kurt Hansen’s district has definitely become Night City’s premiere tourist attraction.

Jan. 5, 2024 Mark Warren

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CHAT ABOUT CHAT | Don't expect Cyberpunk 2077's uber-detailed conversations to immediately set a new standard for RPGs

Incredibly cut-sparse dialogue scenes are "simply out of reach" for many studios, developers warn.

Dec. 18, 2023 Mark Warren

The Chimera in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

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SYNTHETIC SYMPHONY | Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty sound designers talk creating the unforgettable Chimera chase

Ever wondered what went into giving Dogtown’s robotic beast its mechanical growls?

Dec. 14, 2023 Mark Warren

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FINAL HURRAH | Cyberpunk 2077's "Last Big Update" arrives tomorrow, here’s the full rundown of everything it includes

We love a good set of beefy patch notes and these are BEEFY.

Dec. 4, 2023 Mark Warren

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OUT NEXT WEEK | Cyberpunk 2077 free Update 2.1 will include a fully functional metro, replayable car races, and plenty more

Lots of additional gameplay elements heading your way.

Dec. 1, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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2.OH BOY, MORE STUFF | Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a big free update with its Ultimate Edition

Get ready for some “new and hotly anticipated gameplay elements” in Update 2.1.

Nov. 30, 2023 Mark Warren

Game Awards host Geoff Keighley alongside a stage crasher.

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WORLD PREM-NOT HERE | The Game Awards 2023 will begin to drop the tacky 'world premiere' cards, do something about stage crashers

“What is a world premiere?” asks Keighley the philosopher.

Nov. 27, 2023 Mark Warren

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THE WILD HUNT | Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher 3 story lead "won't talk about" his favourite Easter eggs until players find them

Better get hunting.

Nov. 26, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Aurore and Aymeric Cassel in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

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A OUI FLING | You can finally romance the hot French netrunner from Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir, choom?

Nov. 20, 2023 Mark Warren

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COSMIC CHOOM | Ever wondered how Cyberpunk 2077’s V would fare in space? This Starfield mod will let you find out

It even comes with an Edgerunner background!

Nov. 20, 2023 Mark Warren

Songbird in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

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NEW YORK GROOVE | Cyberpunk 2077 players have found a way to explore New York during one of Phantom Liberty's missions

Hey, I’m cyber-walkin’ here!

Nov. 14, 2023 Mark Warren

Kurt Hansen in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

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SIMPLE CAN BE BETTER | Cyberpunk 2077 taught CD Projekt to be less subtle with player choices in Phantom Liberty

"We kind of missed the point."

Nov. 13, 2023 Mark Warren

Mr Hands in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS | Got high hopes for Cyberpunk 2077's sequel? CD Projekt wants it to put the games on a Witcher-esque trajectory

Ever heard the phrase ‘underpromise and overdeliver’, folks?

Nov. 1, 2023 Mark Warren

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END OF THE LINE | Here’s why Phantom Liberty was never going to change Cyberpunk 2077’s endings

The endings Keanu! What do they mean?

Oct. 27, 2023 Mark Warren

Some cars in Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion.

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TIME TO CRY | Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.02 ensures Phantom Liberty’s vehicle contract missions can no longer be impossible

I feel the need for speed, but not quite as much speed.

Oct. 26, 2023 Mark Warren

A bartender in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty.

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CYBERCHOW | Attention foodies, Cyberpunk 2077's best culinary immersion mods have come to Phantom Liberty

Get ready to sample the finest dining Dogtown has to offer.

Oct. 25, 2023 Mark Warren

Songbird in Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty Expansion.

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EYE SEE YOU | Cyberpunk 2077's most mysterious figure is so involved in Phantom Liberty, even the homeless are watching you

Ever feel like V was under surveillance? Well...

Oct. 24, 2023 Mark Warren

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FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT | Cyberpunk 2077 devs unionised partly in response to unexplained layoffs

Communication at CD Projekt has reportedly been lacking at times.

Oct. 24, 2023 Mark Warren

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OFF THE BLACKWALL | Finish Phantom Liberty early if you want to hear Cyberpunk 2077's new bonus dialogue

Sit down kiddies, this isn’t my first tango with the Blackwall.

Oct. 23, 2023 Mark Warren

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ROCKET MAN | Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty includes hidden dialogue for players dumb enough to hop on a rocket

I’m escaping to the one place that hasn’t been corrupted by capitalism…

Oct. 19, 2023 Mark Warren

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COMPUTERISED CHATTER | Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty features AI used to replicate a deceased actor’s voice

CD Projekt says Miłogost Reczek’s family were consulted on the decision

Oct. 13, 2023 Mark Warren

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SKILLS SAVED | Cyberpunk 2077’s misbehaving passive skill effects can now be fixed with a mod

Headhunters and Shinobi on PC no longer need to be wary of patch 2.01 saves.

Oct. 12, 2023 Mark Warren

Cyberpunk 2077 David Martinez build: An anime man with brown hair and a high-collared yellow jacket is looking into the camera with a smirk on his face

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The best Cyberpunk 2077 David Martinez build

Many Punch Man

Oct. 11, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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TEXTURES IN RAIN | Cyberpunk 2077’s must-have HD rework mod now works with Phantom Liberty following a massive 2.0 update

Now you can take in some pretty lush textures as you rediscover Night City and explore Dogtown!

Oct. 11, 2023 Mark Warren

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PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE | Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.01 patch looks to have broken some passive skill effects

Either that, or crouching suddenly makes stealthy V more nervous than usual.

Oct. 11, 2023 Mark Warren

Cyberpunk 2077 skill progression: A white man with short black hair, wearing a black suit and red tie, is looking at himself in the mirror with an unwell expression on his face

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NEEDS MORE BODY | With Cyberpunk 2 on the way, I hope its character creator isn't pointless

Cyberpunk 2077 could do with a shift in perspective.

Oct. 10, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Still Mending Fences | Still feeling burned by Cyberpunk 2077's release? CD Projekt knows that trust might be "lost forever", but hopes you'll try The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077's sequel

Hot Damn | Cyberpunk 2077's devs "briefly workshopped" a quest that saw you "essentially able to do millions of things at once" as a construct

V-RODO BAGGINS | Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty's scariest quest was designed to make you feel like a hobbit having a really bad time

Grab Your Cyberware | Good news, Cyberpunk Edgerunners fans, Netflix and CD Projekt are bringing us a new animated project set in Night City

Araspeedka | Cyberpunk 2077 board game casually strolls its cybernetic robo-legs past crowdfunding campaign goal in about ten minutes, is now over 1000% eddied up

Witcher Waiting For | Wahey, The Witcher 4 has had "substantial progress" made on it, with CD Projekt "gearing up" to put the game into full production

The Simple Life | Struggling to see everything Cyberpunk 2077 has to offer? A new mod will help you check out all the game's best hidden gems

WOAH | Thanks to a cool new Cyberpunk 2077 mod, you can now rock out with Keanu Reeves in any of V's apartments

NOT A MICE SURPRISE | Cyberpunk 2077's latest PC update messes with some of its most important mods in the name of misbehaving mice

MODYSSEY | Charting Cyberpunk 2077’s journey from sighs to highs through the eyes of its modding community

AFTERLIFE | Cyberpunk 2077's developers are done adding to it, well, aside from little tweaks they just can't resist

RUN IT BACK | Cyberpunk 2077's director reckons pulling off something like Phantom Liberty again is "very achievable"

I SPY | A hidden picture of Cyberpunk 2077's devs has just been discovered in-game, naturally it's near a giant burger

BAFTA SEASON | The BAFTAs announce banger-packed players choice awards nominees including Baldur's Gate 3, and Lethal Company

SPONSORED | Two Idiots Build a PC – sponsored by NVIDIA and PC Specialist

PUNK PORTRAITS | Cyberpunk 2077's latest must-have mod lets you become an art collector, because mercs can be cultured too

AH WELL | Witcher developer's new IP is "definitely NOT a cosmic horror in feudal Japan", in case you were wondering

BACK AS BLACK? | If he's done with Deus Ex, Cyberpunk fans want Adam Jensen's voice actor to play a key role in Project Orion

ALT-ERNATIVE VERSION | Remember when Johnny Silverhand’s girlfriend got kidnapped in Cyberpunk 2077? It should have been much scarier

CLASSIFIED INFO | Replaying Phantom Liberty? This new Cyberpunk 2077 mod is all about finding Dogtown's cool hidden secrets

FRESH CHOOMS | Cyberpunk 2077 sequel's team looks to be nearly set, with ex-Remedy and BioWare writers coming on board

FINISHER FIX | Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.11 fixes misbehaving melee finishers and careless cops

LOVE FOR LOVE | Cyberpunk 2077 modder who added romantic hangouts to the game before CDPR did found Update 2.1 flattering

WE'RE CYBERBACK | Cyberpunk 2077 was “just a warm up”, CD Projekt says as work begins on sequel

PHANTOM LOTSOMONEY | Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion has attracted over five million mercs to Dogtown so far

CHAT ABOUT CHAT | Don't expect Cyberpunk 2077's uber-detailed conversations to immediately set a new standard for RPGs

SYNTHETIC SYMPHONY | Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty sound designers talk creating the unforgettable Chimera chase

FINAL HURRAH | Cyberpunk 2077's "Last Big Update" arrives tomorrow, here’s the full rundown of everything it includes

OUT NEXT WEEK | Cyberpunk 2077 free Update 2.1 will include a fully functional metro, replayable car races, and plenty more

2.OH BOY, MORE STUFF | Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a big free update with its Ultimate Edition

WORLD PREM-NOT HERE | The Game Awards 2023 will begin to drop the tacky 'world premiere' cards, do something about stage crashers

THE WILD HUNT | Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher 3 story lead "won't talk about" his favourite Easter eggs until players find them

A OUI FLING | You can finally romance the hot French netrunner from Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

COSMIC CHOOM | Ever wondered how Cyberpunk 2077’s V would fare in space? This Starfield mod will let you find out

NEW YORK GROOVE | Cyberpunk 2077 players have found a way to explore New York during one of Phantom Liberty's missions

SIMPLE CAN BE BETTER | Cyberpunk 2077 taught CD Projekt to be less subtle with player choices in Phantom Liberty

GREAT EXPECTATIONS | Got high hopes for Cyberpunk 2077's sequel? CD Projekt wants it to put the games on a Witcher-esque trajectory

END OF THE LINE | Here’s why Phantom Liberty was never going to change Cyberpunk 2077’s endings

TIME TO CRY | Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.02 ensures Phantom Liberty’s vehicle contract missions can no longer be impossible

CYBERCHOW | Attention foodies, Cyberpunk 2077's best culinary immersion mods have come to Phantom Liberty

EYE SEE YOU | Cyberpunk 2077's most mysterious figure is so involved in Phantom Liberty, even the homeless are watching you

FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT | Cyberpunk 2077 devs unionised partly in response to unexplained layoffs

OFF THE BLACKWALL | Finish Phantom Liberty early if you want to hear Cyberpunk 2077's new bonus dialogue

ROCKET MAN | Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty includes hidden dialogue for players dumb enough to hop on a rocket

COMPUTERISED CHATTER | Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty features AI used to replicate a deceased actor’s voice

SKILLS SAVED | Cyberpunk 2077’s misbehaving passive skill effects can now be fixed with a mod

The best Cyberpunk 2077 David Martinez build

TEXTURES IN RAIN | Cyberpunk 2077’s must-have HD rework mod now works with Phantom Liberty following a massive 2.0 update

PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE | Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.01 patch looks to have broken some passive skill effects

NEEDS MORE BODY | With Cyberpunk 2 on the way, I hope its character creator isn't pointless

Still Mending Fences | Still feeling burned by Cyberpunk 2077's release? CD Projekt knows that trust might be "lost forever", but hopes you'll try The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077's sequel

Hot Damn | Cyberpunk 2077's devs "briefly workshopped" a quest that saw you "essentially able to do millions of things at once" as a construct

V-RODO BAGGINS | Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty's scariest quest was designed to make you feel like a hobbit having a really bad time

Grab Your Cyberware | Good news, Cyberpunk Edgerunners fans, Netflix and CD Projekt are bringing us a new animated project set in Night City

Araspeedka | Cyberpunk 2077 board game casually strolls its cybernetic robo-legs past crowdfunding campaign goal in about ten minutes, is now over 1000% eddied up

Witcher Waiting For | Wahey, The Witcher 4 has had "substantial progress" made on it, with CD Projekt "gearing up" to put the game into full production

The Simple Life | Struggling to see everything Cyberpunk 2077 has to offer? A new mod will help you check out all the game's best hidden gems

WOAH | Thanks to a cool new Cyberpunk 2077 mod, you can now rock out with Keanu Reeves in any of V's apartments

NOT A MICE SURPRISE | Cyberpunk 2077's latest PC update messes with some of its most important mods in the name of misbehaving mice

AFTERLIFE | Cyberpunk 2077's developers are done adding to it, well, aside from little tweaks they just can't resist

RUN IT BACK | Cyberpunk 2077's director reckons pulling off something like Phantom Liberty again is "very achievable"

I SPY | A hidden picture of Cyberpunk 2077's devs has just been discovered in-game, naturally it's near a giant burger

BAFTA SEASON | The BAFTAs announce banger-packed players choice awards nominees including Baldur's Gate 3, and Lethal Company

PUNK PORTRAITS | Cyberpunk 2077's latest must-have mod lets you become an art collector, because mercs can be cultured too

AH WELL | Witcher developer's new IP is "definitely NOT a cosmic horror in feudal Japan", in case you were wondering

BACK AS BLACK? | If he's done with Deus Ex, Cyberpunk fans want Adam Jensen's voice actor to play a key role in Project Orion

ALT-ERNATIVE VERSION | Remember when Johnny Silverhand’s girlfriend got kidnapped in Cyberpunk 2077? It should have been much scarier

CLASSIFIED INFO | Replaying Phantom Liberty? This new Cyberpunk 2077 mod is all about finding Dogtown's cool hidden secrets

FRESH CHOOMS | Cyberpunk 2077 sequel's team looks to be nearly set, with ex-Remedy and BioWare writers coming on board

FINISHER FIX | Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.11 fixes misbehaving melee finishers and careless cops

LOVE FOR LOVE | Cyberpunk 2077 modder who added romantic hangouts to the game before CDPR did found Update 2.1 flattering

WE'RE CYBERBACK | Cyberpunk 2077 was “just a warm up”, CD Projekt says as work begins on sequel

PHANTOM LOTSOMONEY | Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion has attracted over five million mercs to Dogtown so far

CHAT ABOUT CHAT | Don't expect Cyberpunk 2077's uber-detailed conversations to immediately set a new standard for RPGs

FINAL HURRAH | Cyberpunk 2077's "Last Big Update" arrives tomorrow, here’s the full rundown of everything it includes

OUT NEXT WEEK | Cyberpunk 2077 free Update 2.1 will include a fully functional metro, replayable car races, and plenty more

2.OH BOY, MORE STUFF | Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a big free update with its Ultimate Edition

WORLD PREM-NOT HERE | The Game Awards 2023 will begin to drop the tacky 'world premiere' cards, do something about stage crashers

THE WILD HUNT | Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher 3 story lead "won't talk about" his favourite Easter eggs until players find them