Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

September 26, 2023

ActionOpen WorldRPG PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X

A major expansion to Cyberpunk 2077 featuring a spy-thriller story in Dogtown.

Critic Score

88.2

34 critic reviews

User Score

9.0

1 user ratings

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Critic Reviews (34)

Adrian Morales Game Rant Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

92.0

"As the capstone project to CD Projekt Red&s;s efforts in fixing Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty and Update 2.0 see the studio at its best, delivering a story that is emotional, refreshing, and up to the caliber that fans expect from …"

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Alessio Palumbo Wccftech Sep 2023
92.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

87.0

"Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty builds upon what was an already great game to deliver more fantastic storytelling (with a spy thriller theme, this time around), exciting combat, and very high-quality side content. The perk tree overhaul is a major improvement …"

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Sep 2023
90.0 /100

"Phantom Liberty is a fantastic expansion, with a great story, memorable characters and quality supporting content, but the real reason you won&s;t want to stop coming back to Night City is Update 2.0."

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Andrew King TheGamer Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"That&s;s crucial, because with the 2.0 Update, the game does a lot well. It still isn&s;t an all-time great RPG, but there are fewer hiccups keeping you from enjoying the many things it succeeds at. Phantom Liberty is good, but …"

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Antony Terence VideoGamer Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

78.0

"Back with a vengeance, Phantom Liberty builds on the high notes of Cyberpunk 2077 to deliver a gripping storyline packed with both heartfelt moments and refined RPG systems."

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Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"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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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Cyberpunk 2077 has come to the end of its journey, setting aside the best for the grand finale. Phantom Liberty is arguably the best expansion created by CD Projekt RED, and it concludes with a bang the journey of a …"

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Sep 2023
70.0 /100

"Phantom Liberty has some great moments, but it&s;s ultimately a by-the-numbers spy thriller with an uninteresting cast that can&s;t be saved by celebrity star power."

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Eric Van Allen Destructoid Sep 2023
85.0 /100

"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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Gabriel Zamora PCMag Sep 2023
80.0 /100

"Phantom Liberty is an excellent expansion to Cyberpunk 2077 that delivers a rich, polished bonus act to the dystopian RPG."

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Ian Stokes TrueAchievements Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

92.0

"Is this the big shift that will win over people who bounced off Cyberpunk 2077 at launch? No. Instead what Phantom Liberty represents is a small slice of the best that Cyberpunk 2077 and CD Projekt Red has to offer."

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Jason Dailey Gaming Nexus Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

93.0

"Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty proves once again that CD Projekt Red are the undefeated champions of DLC. At $29.99 it offers supreme value, with a compelling new story, location, and hours of content that outclasses many other full-blown AAA titles. …"

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Jesse Lennox Digital Trends Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

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

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Joanna Koziol Screen Rant Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Where the base game may have initially failed to keep its word, Phantom Liberty delivers. Fans of Night City have plenty to look forward to; between relieving quality-of-life improvements, fresh ways to experience Night City, and a story that&s;ll have …"

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Jordan Middler VGC Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a pulpy spy thriller that we enjoyed massively. Excellent main missions are complemented by a revolutionary 2.0 update that makes this expansion worthy of giving the game a second chance."

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Keenan McCall Twinfinite Sep 2023
90.0 /100

"Though not immediately perfect, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty hones and improves upon the base game in a way few other DLC expansions could hope to. Newcomers will find a complete package of a game to dig into, while long-time fans …"

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Mario Seijas IGN Spain Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Phantom Liberty brings us an intricate police story full of action and great dialogues. You can feel the decadence of Dogtown in every step you take in this new district, and you will love to get lost in its winding …"

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Matthew Kim IGN Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

95.0

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

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Michael Higham GameSpot Sep 2023
100.0 /100

"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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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Sep 2023
100.0 /100

"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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Nick Gillett Metro GameCentral Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

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

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Paul Tassi Forbes Sep 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

72.0

"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 …"

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Pedro del Pozo Generación Xbox Sep 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

100.0

"Redemption came with excellence. The experience of playing a full game of Cyberpunk 2077 with our character from scratch adding Phantom Liberty is simply unique. In terms of plot, immersion, and so on, it&s;s practically unmatched. The universe that CD …"

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Sep 2023
88.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Regardless of the technical shortcomings, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with Phantom Liberty and the 2.0 update. This isn’t the same Cyberpunk 2077 that broke your heart three years ago. It’s a new game. A new era, if you will. …"

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Rishabh Sabarwal Dexerto Sep 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"CD Projekt RED has repeated its excellence of great DLC for their RPGs with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Much like with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the developer has crafted a meaningful expansion on the base game. They’ve clearly learned …"

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"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;s a tremendous …"

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Sam Loveridge GamesRadar+ Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

90.0

"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;s also vast. The Phantom Liberty expansion adds 13 core missions, 17 new side quests and gigs, …"

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Samuel Tolbert Windows Central Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

85.0

"CD Projekt RED brings a thrilling race against time where you must save the president and go undercover, all while trusting no one. Combined with the free but accompanying 2.0 update, Phantom Liberty delivers an experience that even disappointed players …"

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Simon Sayers PlayStation Universe Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Phantom Liberty brings a high-quality new storyline to Cyberpunk 2077, even if its new area "Dogtown" is lacking in size somewhat. Coupled with the 2.0 Update, Phantom Liberty brings the Cyberpunk 2077 redemption tale full circle. If you&s;ve waited to …"

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Stefano Castagnola IGN Italy Sep 2023
82.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"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 …"

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Ted Litchfield PC Gamer Sep 2023
87.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

40.0

"Phantom Liberty doesn&s;t reinvent Cyberpunk 2077, but it is CD Projekt firing on all cylinders to tell a great RPG story."

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Tony Polanco Tom&s;s Guide Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty features a thrilling new storyline and overhauled gameplay mechanics. Thanks to this robust expansion, Cyberpunk 2077 has finally achieved its potential."

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Vlad Mazanko DualShockers Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"With its captivating story, layered characters brought to life by stellar acting, incredible visuals and environments, refined combat, and some of the most varied quests in the Cyberpunk 2077 world, Phantom Liberty continues CDPR&s;s tradition of delivering some of the …"

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Wesley LeBlanc Game Informer Sep 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

92.0

"While Phantom Liberty doesn&s;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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