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CD Projekt Red's Phantom Liberty DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 is set to improve the game's cyberware mechanics by addressing player concerns regarding the lack of balance. With the introduction of this DLC, players can expect to face consequences for extensively augmenting their character, featuring new events and debuffs.Players can now experience the immersive visual effects of cyberware upgrades in Cyberpunk 2077, which may make them reconsider any modifications they wish to make to their character, V. However, currently in the game, players have the ability to utilize cyberware technologies without any negative consequences. While this promotes enjoyment and customization, numerous players have expressed a desire for a more balanced approach. To address this, the forthcoming Phantom Liberty DLC is set to rectify this issue.
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Throughout the Cyberpunk narrative, V finds themselves engaged in a relentless struggle against an engram implanted in their consciousness through a desperate act of implanting a Relic biochip. The game thoughtfully delves into the consequences of these futuristic modifications on one's physical being, emphasizing the profound toll they can take. Notably, several conclusions of Cyberpunk 2077 revolve around V grappling with the sobering reality of having a mere six months to live once all is said and done.
How Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Reworks Cyberware
It's understandable why players would desire consequences for the quantity of augmentations they can acquire, as the absence of them undermines the core themes of Cyberpunk 2077. However, just as Phantom Liberty potentially offers V a way out through Songbird, the game is undergoing substantial changes to address this oversight and compel players to carefully consider if these alterations align with their desires. This is underscored by the introduction of new events and the possibility of debuffs occurring when V undergoes excessive upgrades.
Prior to understanding the modifications made to cyberware in cyberpunk, it is important to recognize that once Phantom Liberty is implemented, the alterations to V will serve as a form of armor. This means that clothing will primarily exist for cosmetic purposes. As fans augment their cyberware, they will encounter a new cyberware capacity within Cyberpunk 2077. Reaching this capacity may result in decreased HP and even lead to the occurrence of cyberpsychosis. Many enthusiasts speculate that these changes in the game are influenced by the anime adaptation, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, produced by Studio TRIGGER.
The details regarding the experience of playing with a cyberware-centered build and the impact of debuffs on V are still unclear. However, upgrading V may have a mental cost for the player, as the upcoming Phantom Liberty's update will allow players to witness the exact changes made by the Ripperdoc in a first-person view. This immersive feature might make players think twice before undergoing cyberware installations.
These aspects align well with V's struggle involving the Relic biochip and could potentially tie into Phantom Liberty's new ending. Additionally, these changes are just a part of the various reworks and adjustments being implemented for free alongside Phantom Liberty in Cyberpunk 2077. Whether players have been loyal to CD Projekt Red and the game since the beginning or plan to get it after these updates, September promises to be an intense experience.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty launches on September 26, 2023, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.