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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
2023 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Action RPG · Open-world RPG · Science fiction
7 scored sources · 4 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Phantom Liberty is a focused, high-quality expansion that transforms Cyberpunk 2077 into a tense espionage thriller without abandoning its cinematic RPG strengths. Reviewers consistently praised its morally difficult choices, excellent character writing, memorable set pieces, stealth-oriented missions, and Dogtown’s distinct atmosphere. The free Update 2.0 substantially improves progression, combat, cyberware, and vehicle systems, making the expansion feel like part of a broader redemption for the game. Its weaknesses are comparatively minor: some characters are underused, the world remains less interactive than a true immersive sim, pacing occasionally relies on artificial delays, and the expansion does not radically reinvent the base game.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-10-21
Pros
- Excellent spy-thriller narrative with difficult moral choices
- Strong writing, performances, and memorable new characters
- Dogtown provides a distinctive setting with varied missions
- Update 2.0 meaningfully improves combat and RPG systems
Cons
- Some major characters are underused
- Dogtown and Night City remain less interactive than a true immersive sim
- Occasional pacing delays and artificial padding
- The expansion builds on rather than reinvents Cyberpunk 2077
Review sources
7 sources found across 4 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamePro · Germany · 94/100
- GameStar · Germany · 90/100
- Multiplayer.it · Italy · 90/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 87/100
- Destructoid · United States · 85/100
- Game Informer · United States · 85/100
- GameSpot · United States · 100/100