Highlights
- Cyberpunk 2077 has made significant improvements since its troubled launch, addressing technical issues and enhancing the overall player experience.
- The upcoming 2.0 Update will bring various improvements, including combat AI, loot and crafting changes, a new police system, and redesigned skill trees.
- The paid Phantom Liberty DLC will offer players over 100 new items, a new Relic skill tree, a brand-new storyline, and the introduction of Dogtown, among many other additions.
CD PROJEKT RED enjoyed enormous success in 2015 with GOTY (Game of the Year) releases like The Witcher 3, a grim-dark fantasy world where only shades of gray exist and virtually every decision has a repercussion down the road. Despite the immense critical and fan reception previous titles received, technical issues plagued 2020's Cyberpunk 2077 launch. After spending almost ten years in "development hell" before being released, the game now offers a much-improved experience and has been lauded by both new and returning players alike for the past three years.
While players and industry insiders once fretted over the future of the game and its publisher, the intervening three years have seen several improvements to Cyberpunk 2077 across multiple platforms, including the PS4/PS5, Xbox X/S, and gaming PCs. One major issue that was resolved was the inherent limitations on the size of saved files, which once proved to be a point of considerable frustration for many gamers when over-filled files became automatically corrupted and unable to be accessed.
Thankfully, players no longer need to worry about this issue. A host of other frustrating problems have been addressed. Cyberpunk 2077 now includes a better ability to adjust sensitivity settings for driving, reduced instances of stuck traffic, and fewer incidents involving V's vehicles becoming mysteriously trapped and unable to maneuver. Following feedback from the player community, CD PROJEKT RED also cleaned up the UI (user interface) menu, gave players the ability to reset their perks for an in-game monetary cost, made adjustments to the seemingly incredibly well-funded and teleporting police force, and made frequently requested fixes to previously unplayable side quests and ensured that quests generally unfold as they are meant to proceed. Whether a player is new to Cyberpunk 2077 or is excited to return to discover the new free and paid DLC (downloadable content), there are plenty of changes in store and a whole new story for those willing to make the investment. While the file size of the upcoming Phantom Liberty DLC tops out at an impressive 32.93 GB (at least for the PS5), players who were hoping for much more added content will have a lot to anticipate.
What Features Are Included With the Upcoming 2.0 Update (Included for Free)?
According to the information available, there is currently no definitive release date for the Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update. Still, it is expected to be available for download sometime before Phantom Liberty's release date of September 26, 2023. Per CD PROJEKT RED, players can look forward to experiencing:
- Combat AI improvements
- Loot, items, and crafting changes
- An all-new police system which was downgraded to avoid immersion being broken.
- New radio stations (such as Community Radio Station Growl FM).
- Redesigned skill trees and perks.
- Revamped cyberware and new system capacity.
- UI (user interface design) and UX (user experience) improvements.
- Vehicle combat and car chase upgrades.
What Features Are Included with the Upcoming 2.0 Update Phantom Liberty DLC (Paid Additional Content)?
- Access to over 100 new items, including cars, cyberware, fashion, and weaponry.
- An all-new Relic skill tree and new abilities to explore.
- A brand-new storyline and new characters to meet and befriend
- Dogtown - a perilous new district to players to explore and discover.
- Increase of V's Level Cap to 60.
- New boss fights, gigis, quests, and more for players to discover.
- Vehicle missile launchers are now available for players to enjoy.
- Vehicle missions and airdrops will be added in a new system of continuous dynamic events to offer even more activities in Night City.
