Cyberpunk 2077 has had a massive resurgence in popularity since its less-than-ideal launch in 2020, but there are still some tweaks the game should release alongside Phantom Liberty in order to truly maximize its potential. Even though the beloved Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime was a driving force behind its recent success, it’s highly unlikely that the game would have been able to maintain players’ attention without the many patch notes, bug fixes, and other quality-of-life changes that improved upon the original game significantly. Phantom Liberty should strive to achieve that same goal in order to truly send the Cyberpunk 2077 universe off with a bang.
After all, the upcoming expansion is confirmed to be the game’s first and last. But with Phantom Liberty being CDPR’s biggest DLC so far in terms of budget, it seems that it will be a massive add-on, both in terms of size and content. Of course, it’s only natural for the DLC to focus on telling its story, but it’s also crucial that it includes some changes to the main structure of the game, too. This will ensure that even after players are finished with the new content, they’ll still be able to enjoy a timeless experience in Cyberpunk 2077 for years to come.
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Needs To Improve Driving Mechanics
A Grand Theft Auto-esque driving system is probably too much to ask out of Cyberpunk 2077, but improving the driving mechanics somewhat would go a long way in terms of enjoyment, as poor controls (especially on PC) can turn a quick cruise into an impossible mini-game. The steering sensitivity of many cars – like Johnny Silverhand’s iconic Porche in Cyberpunk 2077, for example – is almost comically high, and braking and reverse controls leave much to be desired, as well, making it difficult to navigate an already complex Night City. With Phantom Liberty finally introducing vehicle combat, this would be the perfect opportunity to improve on driving mechanics.
A New Game Plus Option Would Revolutionize Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay In Phantom Liberty
Considering the game has several different endings, and the main story can quickly become tedious, New Game Plus would be an absolute game-changer for Cyberpunk 2077. Just like using the Braindance editor (which would hopefully be one of the omitted or optional features), this would let V get straight into the action without having to find their favorite weapons and equipment all over again. Plus, if Phantom Liberty‘s story has more than one ending, players will likely want to try them all. It would be frustrating to require a completely new save just to be able to experience all the DLC has to offer.
Phantom Liberty‘s characters, setting, and more have already been revealed – but one thing that CD Projekt Red has remained quiet about is the quality-of-life changes that will be brought to the table. A few months have passed since the last update to the game, so with any luck, the changes will be substantial. Of course, until the DLC is released, players won’t be able to know for certain – but hopefully, improved driving mechanics and New Game Plus will be a part of Cyberpunk 2077‘s near future.
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