Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Review (2026): Is It Worth Playing?
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is an expansion to Cyberpunk 2077 from CD Projekt RED, released in September 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The DLC transports V to Dogtown—a new district of Night City—where he becomes a spy in a dangerous game between NUSA agents and the president.
What is the game about
V receives a message from an unknown sender offering to save the US president, whose plane was shot down over Dogtown. Diving into spy intrigue, V meets Solomon Reed—a NUSA agent who becomes his partner. The DLC explores themes of betrayal, identity, and the price of freedom.
Gameplay
- New district Dogtown: explore a dangerous quarter of Night City.
- Spy missions: stealth, hacking, and intrigue.
- New abilities: reworked skill and implant system.
- New endings: your choices affect the DLC finale and the main game.
Should you play it in 2026
Yes. Phantom Liberty is one of the best expansions in RPG history: tense story, new mechanics, and Idris Elba as Reed. A must for everyone who completed Cyberpunk 2077.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Great story | New-gen consoles only |
| New mechanics | Short (15–20 hours) |
| Idris Elba | Somewhat expensive |
FAQ
Do I need to complete the base game? Yes, recommended.
How many hours? 15–20 hours.
On old consoles? No, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC only.