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Capitalizing on the Q4 sales, CD Projekt Red has announced that an Ultimate Edition of their controversial RPG, Cyberpunk 2077, will hit consoles and PCs on December 5. However, since this unexpected launch will mark the release of the game’s first physical new-gen edition, fans are eager to know if there will be new content worth the price. Here are all the answers they need.

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CD Projekt RED Announces Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition gets an official confirmation, release date, and box art cover featuring Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Content

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Available on December 5, the Ultimate Edition of Cyberpunk 2077 includes the Phantom Liberty expansion, post-release updates, and additional downloadable content—all in one package. It also features Patch 2.0, which overhauls most issues and completes the game.

Players should view this release as the Game of the Year (GOTY) or Complete edition rather than expecting new or exclusive content. The Ultimate Edition primarily aims to deliver the final product, which some already own, in a consolidated package.

Phantom Liberty Expansion

A screenshot of Idris Elba as Solomon Reed against a red light in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

Released on September 26, Phantom Liberty was the first premium expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, originally priced at $30. However, Ultimate Edition buyers won’t have to pay for Liberty City separately, as the DLC is now a built-in gameplay feature.

The only downside is that the physical copies of PC and PS5 will still require downloading the DLC from respective stores. (That is an additional download of 24 GB on PC and 33 GB on PS5.)

All Updates and Patches

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Every hotfix, update, and patch—including Patch 2.0, the most extensive overhaul for the entire game—is integrated into the Ultimate Edition. Essentially, this version will be the complete and polished game players expected to play three years ago.

All Free DLCs

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CD Project Red inserted 18 free downloadable content in Cyberpunk 2077 patches. These include (but are not limited to) Edgerunners content, new side quests, additional weapons, and character customizations. And those who purchase the Ultimate Edition will access all this extra content from the get-go (no download required).

What’s Included in the Physical Version?

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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition come with physical discs. The Xbox Series X version includes three discs, featuring the Phantom Liberty expansion. For PS5, the base game's disc is included, with DLC accessible through GOG/PlayStation Store codes after purchase. However, the PC version is digital-only, requiring separate downloads for the base game and expansion. CD Projekt Red explained that excluding DLC from PS5 discs is to prevent reinitiating review processes, avoiding potential release delays.

Will the Ultimate Edition Come to Previous-Gen Consoles?

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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is a new-gen-exclusive release. Unfortunately, PS4 and Xbox One players won’t be able to purchase this copy, the same way they were left out of the Phantom Liberty expansion.

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Cyberpunk 2077

Released
December 10, 2020
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
Publisher(s)
CD Projekt Red
How Long To Beat
25 Hours