Cyberpunk 2077 has definitely had a protracted, unusual journey from being completely busted at launch to moderately playable right this moment. Debates rage on as as to if it could actually ever ship on all of the pre-launch hype CD Projekt Red generated, however quickly the sport will get one other likelihood to impress with the one-two punch of a sweeping model 2.0 replace and the September 26 launch of its solely paid growth, Phantom Liberty. But which upcoming options are free, and which would require you to shell out for the DLC? We can lastly shed some mild on that.
That’s as a result of right this moment the game’s official Twitter tweeted a graphic that lays out, in no unsure phrases, which adjustments shall be accessible as a part of the sport’s 2.0 replace, and which would require shopping for the Phantom Liberty growth. As of this writing, the two.0 replace doesn’t have a launch date, however it should launch earlier than the $30 Phantom Liberty does on September 26. Generally, the patch appears to be like to be principally systemic and quality-of-life adjustments, whereas the growth is bringing new content material on prime of these sweeping fixes and tweaks.
So, which new options will you get totally free, and that are solely within the paid DLC? Read on.
Features within the free Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 replace
All PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S Cyberpunk 2077 gamers will get pleasure from the next new options totally free, each time the two.0 replace hits. (Unfortunately the PS4 and Xbox One acquired their final main patch with final yr’s model 1.6 “Edgerunners” replace.)
Redesigned ability bushes and perks
When we performed Phantom Liberty throughout Summer Game Fest, CD Projekt Red hung out extolling the numerous coming quality-of-life adjustments, like a cleaner, extra readable UI. But extra systemic gameplay adjustments, together with redesigned ability bushes and a whole overhaul of the cyberware system, appear to be they’ll change the sport up in additional important methods.
The redesigned ability bushes, primarily based on my time with them in that demo, really feel like they’ll assist to craft a extra outlined playstyle on your V. The character I performed within the demo was melee-based, with highly effective hand-to-hand finishers and the flexibility to deflect bullets. That’s solely one of many deliberate new ability bushes, and it’s in contrast to something within the base sport proper now. Needless to say, you’ll need to respec when the two.0 replace launches.
Just one caveat to notice: The new “Relic” ability tree, about which extra beneath, will solely be included within the paid growth.
Revamped cyberware and new capability system
Now solely is your fundamental character construct evolving, but in addition the way you increase it. The revamped Cyberware system permits you to principally put your tech augments into overdrive to make them extra highly effective, however that can include drawbacks should you’re not cautious. While it gained’t fairly attain the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime’s portrayal of cyberpsychosis, you’ll be able to anticipate some extra threat and reward in the way you increase V after patch 2.0.
Vehicle fight and automotive chases
In Cyberpunk 2077 you spend a variety of time driving round Night City, however the base sport doesn’t allow you to do a lot else with all of the automobiles and bikes you acquire. The 2.0 replace is including fight sequences—V can fireplace a sidearm out the window, or function a turret constructed into the automotive—in addition to extra automotive chases within the open world. The sport already had a number of chases, however solely in pre-scripted sequences. This new system appears to make them a naturally occurring occasion throughout the world.
Combat AI enhancements
Cyberpunk 2077 was just about an easy taking pictures gallery more often than not, however the 2.0 replace goals to make its fight extra dynamic by overhauling enemy AI and ways. This will embrace issues like making enemies higher at taking cowl and giving them new melee assaults that make them extra deadly up shut.
New police system
The 2.0 replace claims it should make the punishment on your crimes extra extreme than a easy firefight and a doable automotive chase, with the risk scaling relying on the severity of your crimes. This consists of giving cops heavier artiliery to take care of you relying on how unhealthy you’ve been. If you retain racking up violations and attain the utmost “Heat” stage (assume GTA), you’ll must face a MaxTac miniboss encounter. If you’ve seen Edgerunners, who already know why that’s very unhealthy information.
UI and UX enhancements
Cyberpunk 2077’s authentic UI is a bit onerous to learn. It’s stylized to appear to be a HUD a cybernetic-enhanced mercenary may need, however that’s not precisely straightforward on our real-life human eyes. The 2.0 replace is revamping it to be a bit extra glossy, clear, and never as disruptive.
Loot, gadgets, and crafting adjustments
The 2.0 replace can be bringing new loot and gear, in addition to adjustments to the crafting system which helps you to make new weapons, garments, and different gadgets so that you can carry round Night City.
New radio stations (together with Community Radio Station Growl FM)
While you’re participating in all that automotive fight, Cyberpunk 2077 can be getting new radio stations to take heed to, which will even embrace one made up of songs from the group chosen as a part of a contest earlier this yr.
Features solely within the paid Phantom Liberty DLC
All that 2.0 replace stuff sounds fairly good, however that gained’t get you all the brand new content material and options. You’ll must shell out 30 bucks if you wish to get pleasure from the next new additions to Night City.
Dogtown – a harmful new district
The bulk of Phantom Liberty takes place in Dogtown, a brand new space close to Night City’s Pacifica district. You gained’t have the ability to entry the brand new area with out shopping for the growth, and also you additionally gained’t have the ability to attain it till you attain the Pacifica part of the primary sport. So you’ll want to get that out of the way in which earlier than September 26.
Brand-new storyline and characters
All these systemic adjustments are tremendous and properly, however the large draw of Phantom Liberty is the spy thriller storyline that includes Luther and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 actor Idris Elba as new character Solomon Reed. Naturally, this can solely be accessible should you purchase the growth.
New quests, gigs, boss fights, and extra
Alongside the primary quest, Dogtown shall be dwelling to different quests, fights, and different antics for V to rise up to in Phantom Liberty.
Vehicles missions and airdrops – ‘endless dynamic events’
With the two.0 patch’s overhaul to automobiles, naturally Phantom Liberty shall be trying to spotlight these adjustments. This will embrace new missions, together with airdrops, which are supposed to be endlessly replayable, based on the devs we spoke to at Summer Game Fest. We’ll see about that.
All-new Relic ability tree and skills
Part of the story in Phantom Liberty facilities round a personality named Songbird, who claims that she will be able to save V from the Relic of their head that’s slowly killing them. Part of this consists of unlocking the Relic’s potential, thus opening up a brand new ability tree that’s solely upgradable utilizing Relic Points present in Dogtown.
100+ new gadgets – weapons, cyberware, automobiles, and style
If you weren’t already overwhelmed by all of the loot and such you’ll be able to acquire within the base sport, Phantom Liberty is supplying you with extra loot to place in your pack. This consists of new style, so I shall be serving lewks all through Dogtown whereas doing spy shit.
Vehicle missile launchers
No automotive chase or car fight overhaul is full with out mounting an explosive onto the entrance of your automotive.
Level cap elevated to 60
Cyberpunk 2077’s stage cap proper now could be 50, so on prime of respeccing your V with the brand new ability bushes, you’ll have the ability to acquire one other 10 ranges when you combat your manner by way of Phantom Liberty’s new story and quests.
It looks as if CD Projekt Red goes all out for Phantom Liberty, which is smart contemplating that it’s the sport’s solely deliberate growth for Cyberpunk 2077. The studio is engaged on a sequel as properly, however that sport is probably going a really, very good distance away.
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