What’s Free And What Prices $30

Cyberpunk 2077 has actually had an extended, unusual journey from being completely busted at launch to moderately playable at the moment. Debates rage on as as to if it may ever ship on all of the pre-launch hype CD Projekt Purple generated, however quickly the sport will get one other probability 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 gentle on that.

That’s as a result of at the moment the game’s official Twitter tweeted a graphic that lays out, in no unsure phrases, which adjustments will likely be out there 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. Typically, the patch seems to be to be largely systemic and quality-of-life adjustments, whereas the growth is bringing new content material on high of these sweeping fixes and tweaks.

So, which new options will you get free of charge, 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 free of charge, at any time when the two.0 replace hits. (Sadly the PS4 and Xbox One acquired their final main patch with final yr’s model 1.6 “Edgerunners” replace.)

Redesigned talent bushes and perks

Once we performed Phantom Liberty throughout Summer season Recreation Fest, CD Projekt Purple hung out extolling the various coming quality-of-life adjustments, like a cleaner, extra readable UI. However extra systemic gameplay adjustments, together with redesigned talent bushes and an entire overhaul of the cyberware system, seem to be they’ll change the sport up in additional important methods.

The redesigned talent bushes, primarily based on my time with them in that demo, really feel like they’ll assist to craft a extra outlined playstyle to 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 bushes, and it’s not like something within the base recreation 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 beneath, will solely be included within the paid growth.

Revamped cyberware and new capability system

Now solely is your fundamental character construct evolving, but additionally the way you increase it. The revamped Cyberware system permits you to mainly put your tech augments into overdrive to make them extra highly effective, however that can include drawbacks if you happen to’re not cautious. Whereas it gained’t fairly attain the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime’s portrayal of cyberpsychosis, you’ll be able to count on some extra danger and reward in the way you increase V after patch 2.0.

Car fight and automotive chases

In Cyberpunk 2077 you spend a number of time driving round Night time Metropolis, however the base recreation doesn’t allow you to do a lot else with all of the automobiles and bikes you acquire. The two.0 replace is including fight sequences—V can hearth 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 couple of chases, however solely in pre-scripted sequences. This new system appears to make them a naturally occurring occasion inside the world.

Fight AI enhancements

Cyberpunk 2077 was just about an easy capturing gallery more often than not, however the 2.0 replace goals to make its fight extra dynamic by overhauling enemy AI and ways. It will 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 to your crimes extra extreme than a easy firefight and a potential automotive chase, with the menace 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. In the event you maintain racking up violations and attain the utmost “Warmth” stage (suppose GTA), you’ll should face a MaxTac miniboss encounter. In the event 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 might need, however that’s not precisely straightforward on our real-life human eyes. The two.0 replace is revamping it to be a bit extra glossy, clear, and never as disruptive.

Loot, objects, and crafting adjustments

The two.0 replace can be bringing new loot and tools, 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 may also embody one made up of songs from the group chosen as a part of a contest earlier this yr.

Options 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 should 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 gained’t be capable to entry the brand new area with out shopping for the growth, and also you additionally gained’t be capable to attain it till you attain the Pacifica part of the primary recreation. So make sure to get that out of the best way earlier than September 26.

Model-new storyline and characters

All these systemic adjustments are fantastic and effectively, 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 may solely be out there if you happen to purchase the growth.

New quests, gigs, boss fights, and extra

Alongside the primary quest, Dogtown will likely be house to different quests, fights, and different antics for V to rise up to in Phantom Liberty.

Automobiles missions and airdrops – ‘infinite dynamic occasions’

With the two.0 patch’s overhaul to autos, naturally Phantom Liberty will likely be trying to spotlight these adjustments. It will embody new missions, together with airdrops, which are supposed to be endlessly replayable, based on the devs we spoke to at Summer season Recreation 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 style

In the event you weren’t already overwhelmed by all of the loot and such you’ll be able to acquire within the base recreation, Phantom Liberty is providing you with extra loot to place in your pack. This consists of new style, so I will likely be serving lewks all through Dogtown whereas doing spy shit.

Car missile launchers

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

Degree cap elevated to 60

Cyberpunk 2077’s stage cap proper now could be 50, so on high of respeccing your V with the brand new talent bushes, you’ll be capable to achieve one other 10 ranges when you struggle your method by way of Phantom Liberty’s new story and quests.

It looks as if CD Projekt Purple 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 effectively, however that recreation is probably going a really, very great distance away.