Cyberpunk 2077effectively has a chance to release for a second time withPhantom Liberty, and if the upgraded skill tree is anything to go by, it is determined to make the most out of this opportunity. It’s no secret thatCyberpunk 2077had a disastrous launch, and many players felt that CD Projekt Red released a product which barely lived up to its promises. Still, there was a good game buried underneath, and through years of hard work, the developers managed to fix up the major issues inCyberpunk 2077and are now on the verge of writing their own redemption story.
Phantom LibertyisCyberpunk 2077’s expansion pack, and it features more than just an expanded storyline set in Night City. It aims to correct the game’s course and introduce a version ofCyberpunk 2077closer to its original vision.Phantom Libertywill rebuild gameplay from the ground up, and the ambitious demo showed during the Summer Game Fest 2023 has certainly sparked plenty of excitement both within theCyberpunk 2077community.
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An image of the new talent tree system coming toCyberpunk 2077was procured from Dave Oshry’s Twitter account, the CEO of New Blood Interactive who got to playPhantom Libertyearly. It was posted on the game’s official subreddit by jordgoin, where the image was positively received by a fandom that can’t wait to get its hands on the definitive edition ofCyberpunk 2077. Assault, Handguns, and Blades were consolidated and streamlined, as the talent system now properly resembles a skill tree rather than a skill bush.
The new system features primary nodes, secondary nodes, and ultimate nodes along each skill category. Though purely in the realm of speculation, primary nodes likely represent skills or talents thatCyberpunk 2077characterscan specialize in, while secondary nodes provide passive bonuses to augment them. The ultimate nodes found at the top of the tree seem to be reserved for gamechangers such as Deathbolt.
Another feature thatPhantom Libertyis adding toCyberpunk 2077is cyberpsychosis, as players will now have to make careful decisions on how to augment themselves with cyberware. Given the major changes coming toCyberpunk 2077inPhantom Liberty, it is recommended for players to start over to enjoy the full experience. Though Update 1.7 will include the gameplay overhaul for free, fans who purchasePhantom Libertywill unlock anew ending forCyberpunk 2077. If CD Projekt Red sticks the landing in September,Cyberpunk 2077will shed the reputation it accrued from its messy launch, and players will be able to look forward to its sequel with renewed optimism.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertylaunches on May 30, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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