Title: Unlocking New Endings in Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty Expansion
Introduction:
The highly anticipated expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, called Phantom Liberty, not only brings a self-contained conclusion but also offers players the opportunity to unlock a brand new ending for the base game. Depending on the choices made throughout the story, players can experience different outcomes. While the expansion offers diverging routes with distinct storylines, both paths lead to the new ending.
Unlocking the New Ending:
To ensure players don’t miss out on the new ending without spoiling the story, we provide guidance on the dialogue choices needed to unlock it. While we won’t dive into specific details of the expansion’s plot, we will describe the critical decision points and offer vague descriptions of the choices to be made.
Routes and Decisions:
The major branching point in the expansion occurs during the quest “Firestarter.” This decision will lead players down one of two significantly different routes, each revealing unique elements about new characters introduced in Phantom Liberty. Regardless of the chosen route, players can still access the new ending, but specific decisions within each route are necessary to reach it. It is recommended to play through both routes to gain a comprehensive understanding of the expansion’s story.
Route 1: “One more second…”
This route provides a more straightforward path to unlocking the new ending. Without divulging specific details, players need to ensure that a character named Songbird survives. A decision point near the end of this route determines Songbird’s fate; if she survives, the new ending becomes accessible.
Route 2: “I’m with you.”
Unlocking the new ending in this route is trickier and involves making a deal proposed by Solomon Reed, played by Idris Elba. After a climactic battle, Reed engages in conversation, and players must agree to his proposition.
Reaching the New Ending:
Both routes lead to the credits sequence of Phantom Liberty, after which players return to the open world. However, players must make the specific decisions within either route that unlock the new conclusion. Once Reed contacts the player, they must meet up with him and follow the quest objectives to see the new ending. Choosing either of these paths ensures that the player’s Cyberpunk 2077 playthrough concludes with the new ending, marking a point of no return.
Considerations:
Completing Phantom Liberty’s new ending before finishing the base game will essentially wipe out the rest of the game, including large portions of the main story. It is recommended to finish Cyberpunk 2077 with one of its original endings before experiencing Phantom Liberty’s conclusion. Additionally, players who opt to witness the expansion’s new finale before finishing the companion quests will miss out on character development and beats in the story. To appreciate the full experience, it is advisable to complete the companion quests beforehand.
In Conclusion:
Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty expansion brings its own self-contained conclusion while offering players the chance to unlock a new ending for the base game. By making specific choices within the expansion’s branching routes, players can access this unique ending. However, players should carefully consider the implications of experiencing the new ending before completing the base game’s storyline.
For additional information and a review of Phantom Liberty, refer to “My City” magazine.
Sources:
CD Projekt Red / Kotaku