What’s Free And What Prices $30

Cyberpunk 2077 has definitely had an extended, unusual journey from being completely busted at launch to fairly playable immediately. Debates rage on as as to if it may possibly ever ship on all of the pre-launch hype CD Projekt Crimson 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. However which upcoming options are free, and which would require you to shell out for the DLC? We will lastly shed some mild on that.

That’s as a result of immediately the game’s official Twitter tweeted a graphic that lays out, in no unsure phrases, which adjustments will probably be obtainable 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 is going to launch earlier than the $30 Phantom Liberty does on September 26. Usually, the patch seems to be to be largely 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? Learn on.

Options within the free Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 replace

All PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Sequence X/S Cyberpunk 2077 gamers will take pleasure in the next new options totally free, every time the two.0 replace hits. (Sadly the PS4 and Xbox One obtained their final main patch with final 12 months’s model 1.6 “Edgerunners” replace.)

Redesigned talent timber and perks

Once we performed Phantom Liberty throughout Summer season Sport Fest, CD Projekt Crimson frolicked extolling the numerous coming quality-of-life adjustments, like a cleaner, extra readable UI. However extra systemic gameplay adjustments, together with redesigned talent timber and a whole overhaul of the cyberware system, seem to be they’ll change the sport up in additional vital methods.

The redesigned talent timber, primarily based on my time with them in that demo, really feel like they’ll assist to craft a extra outlined playstyle in your V. The character I performed within the demo was melee-based, with highly effective hand-to-hand finishers and the power to deflect bullets. That’s solely one of many deliberate new talent timber, and it’s in contrast to something within the base sport proper now. For sure, you’ll wish to respec when the two.0 replace launches.

Only one caveat to notice: The brand new “Relic” talent tree, about which extra under, will solely be included within the paid growth.

Revamped cyberware and new capability system

Now solely is your primary character construct evolving, but additionally the way you increase it. The revamped Cyberware system lets you principally put your tech augments into overdrive to make them extra highly effective, however that may include drawbacks when you’re not cautious. Whereas it received’t fairly attain the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime’s portrayal of cyberpsychosis, you may anticipate some extra danger and reward in the way you increase V after patch 2.0.

Automobile fight and automotive chases

In Cyberpunk 2077 you spend numerous time driving round Night time Metropolis, however the base sport doesn’t allow you to do a lot else with all of the automobiles and bikes you gather. The two.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.

Fight AI enhancements

Cyberpunk 2077 was just about a simple taking pictures gallery more often than not, however the 2.0 replace goals to make its fight extra dynamic by overhauling enemy AI and techniques. This can embody 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 two.0 replace claims it is going to make the punishment in your crimes extra extreme than a easy firefight and a attainable automotive chase, with the risk scaling relying on the severity of your crimes. This consists of giving cops heavier artiliery to cope with you relying on how dangerous you’ve been. When you preserve racking up violations and attain the utmost “Warmth” stage (assume GTA), you’ll need to face a MaxTac miniboss encounter. When you’ve seen Edgerunners, who already know why that’s very dangerous information.

UI and UX enhancements

Cyberpunk 2077’s authentic UI is a bit arduous to learn. It’s stylized to appear like a HUD a cybernetic-enhanced mercenary may need, however that’s not precisely simple on our real-life human eyes. The two.0 replace is revamping it to be a bit extra modern, clear, and never as disruptive.

Loot, objects, and crafting adjustments

The two.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 objects so that you can carry round Night time Metropolis.

New radio stations (together with Neighborhood Radio Station Growl FM)

Whilst you’re partaking in all that automotive fight, Cyberpunk 2077 can be getting new radio stations to hearken to, which can even embody one made up of songs from the neighborhood chosen as a part of a contest earlier this 12 months.

Options solely within the paid Phantom Liberty DLC

All that 2.0 replace stuff sounds fairly good, however that received’t get you all the brand new content material and options. You’ll need to shell out 30 bucks if you wish to take pleasure in the next new additions to Night time Metropolis.

Dogtown – a harmful new district

The majority of Phantom Liberty takes place in Dogtown, a brand new space close to Night time Metropolis’s Pacifica district. You received’t be capable to entry the brand new house with out shopping for the growth, and also you additionally received’t be capable to attain it till you attain the Pacifica part of the primary sport. So remember to get that out of the best way earlier than September 26.

Model-new storyline and characters

All these systemic adjustments are high-quality and properly, however the massive 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 obtainable when you purchase the growth.

New quests, gigs, boss fights, and extra

Alongside the primary quest, Dogtown will probably be residence to different quests, fights, and different antics for V to stand up to in Phantom Liberty.

Autos missions and airdrops – ‘infinite dynamic occasions’

With the two.0 patch’s overhaul to automobiles, naturally Phantom Liberty will probably be trying to spotlight these adjustments. This can embody new missions, together with airdrops, which are supposed to be endlessly replayable, in response to the devs we spoke to at Summer season Sport Fest. We’ll see about that.

All-new Relic talent tree and talents

A 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. A part of this consists of unlocking the Relic’s potential, thus opening up a brand new talent tree that’s solely upgradable utilizing Relic Factors present in Dogtown.

100+ new objects – weapons, cyberware, automobiles, and vogue

When you weren’t already overwhelmed by all of the loot and such you may gather within the base sport, Phantom Liberty is providing you with extra loot to place in your pack. This consists of new vogue, so I will probably be serving lewks all through Dogtown whereas doing spy shit.

Automobile missile launchers

No automotive chase or car fight overhaul is full with out mounting an explosive onto the entrance of your automotive.

Stage cap elevated to 60

Cyberpunk 2077’s stage cap proper now’s 50, so on prime of respeccing your V with the brand new talent timber, you’ll be capable to acquire one other 10 ranges when you battle your manner by way of Phantom Liberty’s new story and quests.

It looks as if CD Projekt Crimson goes all out for Phantom Liberty, which is sensible 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 great distance away.