The Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty unlock requirements are not obvious unless you’ve already done your research on it. There are several ways to start this new DLC expansion, and interestingly you don’t need to have beaten the game in order to access it. However, if you’re loading an older save file, you will need to get pretty fair into the main storyline before you can begin the expansion that features Idris Elba. Here’s how to start the Phantom Liberty DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
How to unlock Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC
To start and unlock the Phantom Liberty DLC for the game, you can do the following:
- Start a new game and advanced to Phantom Liberty – Instead of loading an older save, you can begin a new playthrough from the main menu and choose the option to access Phantom Liberty. The game will automatically level your character after the creation menu and allow you to change any attributes that are assigned by the game.
- Load older save where you have completed the Transmission main mission – The Transmission main quest isn’t the final mission in the game, but it’s close to it. This is a quest in Act 2 that is around the eighteenth mission of the storyline depending on the order of the quests you choose to complete. From there, you can start Phantom Liberty by receiving a call from an NPC named Songbird.
You can of course load an old save (or start a new file) where you haven’t gotten to the Transmission main mission yet and then complete it. The amount of time this will take will depend on how early you are in the game, so you may want to consider starting a new file anyway. That said, it’s good to experience the main game before heading into Phantom Liberty (even if it’s story was leaked earlier), so you may want to take the time to get through the story before going to Dogtown in the expansion.
You may even want to restart the game anyway, considering how many changes the latest 2.0 update has made to the gameplay.
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty unlock requirements FAQ
A: To access the Phantom Liberty DLC without completing the main game, you can start a new game and choose the option to access Phantom Liberty from the main menu. The game will automatically level your character and allow you to change any assigned attributes after the creation menu.
A: If you are loading an older save file, you need to have completed the Transmission main mission in Act 2, which is around the eighteenth mission of the storyline, depending on your quest order. After completing this mission, you can initiate the Phantom Liberty DLC by receiving a call from an NPC named Songbird.
A: Yes, it might be worthwhile to experience the main game before venturing into Phantom Liberty, even though it’s not a requirement. Understanding the main story could enhance your experience in the DLC. Additionally, you might want to explore the changes brought by the latest 2.0 update by restarting the game.
