With the release ofCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyaround the corner, you may be wondering if it is worth starting a new game —or finishing your old one —before the expansion comes out. Patch 2.0 released on September 21, while Phantom Liberty is set for September 26. Is five days enough to advance a new playthrough?
Should you wait to play Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty?
Although it will be possible to jump into Phantom Liberty from the menu —without having to play any of the base game content —there are many reasons why you might want to avoid doing that:
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Should you start a new playthrough after Cyberpunk 2.0?
The patch brings an abundance of changes to the gameplay and a complete overhaul of some of the game mechanics. Although the plot remains the same, there are good reasons why you might consider a fresh start:
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How long does it take to beat Cyberpunk 2077?
In case you have already decided to charge through the base game and finish it before Phantom Liberty arrives, you should knowit can be done in 24 and a half hours; that is if you do the main quest line only. If, on the other hand, you would like to complete every side quest too, you would be looking at103 hours of gameplay.
Final Verdict
If after all these arguments you still don’t know what to do,I recommend starting a new game when 2.0 comes outand leaving the expansion for the final act, right before meeting Hanako at Embers. This is because Phantom Liberty unlocks a new ending for the game, and it will flow seamlessly if you leave the new content for the final part.
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