The Intriguing Transformation of Mr Hands in Cyberpunk 2077: Unveiling the Secrets!

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The new DLC expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 features the return of familiar character Mr. Hands, who plays a key role in obtaining a plan to sneak into the Black Sapphire.

Fans are expressing concerns over the significant alterations made to Mr. Hands in the DLC and update 2.0, as they were fond of his previous demeanor and look. The transformation of Mr. Hands could possibly be attributed to scheduling conflicts with the original voice actor, however, no official confirmation has been provided.

The upcoming DLC expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 is set to introduce a host of fresh characters, but there will also be familiar faces making a comeback. One such character is Mr. Hands, a faceless fixer who reaches out to players as soon as they arrive in Dogtown. Initially, it may seem like Mr. Hands is simply a source of side quests, but it is through interactions with him that players receive the plan to infiltrate the Black Sapphire, following completion of missions such as the entertaining Waiting For Dodger quest.

While the importance of fixers in Cyberpunk 2077 can vary, both fixers and ripperdocs have their own fan base for various reasons. Fans of Mr. Hands, however, were in for a surprise when the Phantom Liberty DLC and update 2.0 were released. The enigmatic fixer underwent a complete transformation, with a new appearance, model, voice, and even a change in personality. This sudden shift has left many players questioning the reasons behind this unexpected alteration.

Mr. Hands in Cyberpunk 2077

Many fans are questioning the significant changes made to Mr. Hands in the 2.0 update and DLC for Cyberpunk 2077. The original character's aloof yet mean-spirited personality, which was enjoyed by many, has been altered. While Mr. Hands still retains his smugness in the updated version, he now serves more as a chaotic voice giving cryptic directions to the protagonist, V, rather than embodying the expertise and understanding that talk is cheap and time is valuable.

In the Phantom Liberty update, the original version of Mr. Hands is replaced by a new rendition, although with some flaws. Some players have reported that their initial interactions with Mr. Hands remain the same as before, only for the character to change later on in the game. This draws more attention to the adjustment, especially for newcomers who purchased the game for the Phantom Liberty update and get to experience the original version of Mr. Hands momentarily before being introduced to the new one and never encountering the original version again. The new version of Mr. Hands plays a role in the story of Phantom Liberty, even meeting V in person after completing a few tasks for him.

Why Was Mr. Hands Changed in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty?

Details surrounding game development decisions are often kept confidential. Without an official announcement from CD Projekt Red or the voice actors involved, such as Alex Jordan and the former Sean Power, it's difficult to ascertain what exactly happened to Mr. Hands. It's possible that a disagreement between CDPR and Power precipitated this change, but given the absence of evidence, it's more likely that the alteration was due to scheduling conflicts.

Phantom Liberty is set in the Pacifica area, which is Mr. Hands' primary operating zone. This likely prompted CRPR to feature him prominently and offer fans an opportunity to meet the individual behind the hands. However, when it came time to record, the voice actor may have been unavailable due to Power's involvement in other physical acting and writing projects. These situations commonly arise and typically result in amicable resolutions, enabling Cyberpunk 2077's fixer character to have a new voice that both existing and new fans can grow to adore, just as they did the previous one.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is available now for PC, PlS5, and Xbox Series X/S.