CD Projekt Purple’s Cyberpunk 2077 appeared like it might be the massive new factor when it launched in 2020, and for probably the most half, it wasn’t to many. The developer’s spent the years since turning it right into a actually strong first outing for a bigger franchise, helped by the truth that the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collection was fairly dang good by itself. And additional serving to with the sport’s rehabilitation efforts is the upcoming Phantom Liberty enlargement.
Earlier within the week, CDPR launched a cinematic trailer for Phantom Liberty, which mirrors the bottom sport in that it incorporates a huge superstar to function the crux of the entire story. On this case, it’s Idris Elba enjoying a retired spy named Solomon Reed who, in contrast to Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand, isn’t a ghost that will take over your physique. The builders have beforehand mentioned they wished to channel a spy thriller really feel with Phantom, and the cinematic succeeds in that regard as Reed tries to flee Evening Metropolis with the assistance of his apprentice Music So Mi (aka Songbird). Like many spy tales, issues don’t seem to go effectively for Reed, however years later, he’s pressured out of hiding and finds himself working with the participant character V.
Phantom Liberty will see V and Reed group as much as rescue So Mi and the President of the New United States of America after their ship crashes over within the Dogtown district. In a video breaking down each Reed and Dogtown Elba’s described his character as a reluctant one who “loves his job,” and who gamers will progressively study all through the enlargement. “You realize what perhaps he’s able to,” mentioned Elba, “however are you able to belief him? Spy tales make you suppose one factor, and it’s best to truly be being attentive to another person.” Whichever aspect Reed falls on, gamers will solely have the ability to study him in knowledgeable context, as he’s confirmed by Elba himself to not be a romance choice.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty involves PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence X|S, and PC on September 26.
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