Is Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC free?

Lucas Simons
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

Given Cyberpunk 2077’s history of offering free DLCs, players are wondering if it’s the same case for the new Phantom Liberty DLC. Here’s what you need to know about Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty and whether or not the DLC is free.

With the arrival of Update 2.0 and the game’s biggest DLC, Phantom Liberty, fans of Cyberpunk 2077 are eager about the new chapter of the acclaimed sci-fi RPG from CD Projekt Red.

While Update 2.0 is free for everyone, players are wondering if the new expansion pack also follows suit, especially since all previous Cyberpunk 2077 DLCs are free. So here’s all you need to know about Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC being free to play.

Cyberpunk 2077: Is Phantom Liberty free to play?

No, Phantom Liberty is not a free-to-play DLC for Cyberpunk 2077.

However, Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 will be accessible to all players for free. The update will include a game overhaul and many new features like improved movement, the ability to block bullets with a sword, a skill that lets you throw your enemies with your bare hands, hacking queues, and much more.

The skill tree overhaul will be accessible to all players and they will also notice several quality-of-life improvements added to the game, like better AI, targeting, graphic adjustments, optimization, and more.

Keep in mind that Phantom Liberty DLC is not free and goes for the sum of $30 US / $40.47 CAD / £24.22 GBP. The main Cyberpunk 2077 game is required to access the DLC content arriving with Phantom Liberty.

Playing Cyberpunk 2077 following the 2.0 Update might be worth your time, even if you don’t have the DLC. If you happen to be thinking about purchasing the DLC, check out our coverage on the same:

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About The Author

Lucas is a Games Writer for CharlieIntel, specializing in covering Pokemon, including Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Pokemon Go, and Pokemon TCG. A former Game Reviewer and PR Liaison for HD Tecnologia (ARG), Lucas is also an Audiovisual Media Producer, Game Designer, Narrative Designer, and author, having published several books including Press Start, a guide to video game writing and world building. You can contact him at [email protected].