Can you play Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty without owning base game?

❘ Published: 2023-09-27T14:45:00

CD Projekt Red

The highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 Liberty DLC has arrived and you may be wondering if it’s possible to jump into the expansion without owning the base game. Here’s everything you need to know in order to enjoy Phantom Liberty.

Cyberpunk 2077‘s Phantom Liberty DLC is finally here and it comes with a whole host of new content for players to enjoy, including new weapons, the fully explorable district of Dogtown, and an all-new story to experience.

If you’re eager to get straight into the expansion’s content, you may be wondering if you need to purchase the base game in order to play Phantom Liberty, and we’ve got the answer for you right here.

Here’s everything you need to know about whether or not you can play Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty without owning the base game.

Solomon Reed in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

The Phantom Liberty DLC will be a standalone story that expands the world of the core game.

Players around the globe have started returning to Night City, eager to explore its neon-lit streets and once more become a part of its gripping story. Before diving into the Phantom Liberty DLC, you may be wondering if you need to own the base game to experience all the new action.

Here’s the answer and some more before you jump into the next adventure in Night City.

Can you play Phantom Liberty without owning Cyberpunk 2077 base game?

No, you cannot access the Phantom Liberty DLC without owning a copy of the Cyberpunk 2077 base game. Once you purchase the expansion, it will be locked unless you own the base game, after which it will take you to your platform’s store from where you can get the original title.

As soon as you’re ready, download both games simultaneously so that you can switch between the two game modes from the main menu.

Main Menu of Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

You can skip the core game story and head directly to Phantom Liberty DLC.

Can you directly play Phantom Liberty without starting the base game?

Yes, you can go directly to the Phantom Liberty DLC and enjoy it, even if you have not yet started the main game. When you initiate the expansion and select a new game, you will be given two options: Regular Start and Skip Ahead to Phantom Liberty.

Here, the game’s main menu suggests that you play “Regular Start” so that you are familiar with the events of the base game before proceeding to a brand-new storyline. If you skip to the Phantom Liberty narrative, however, your attribute points will be allocated automatically and you will be able to reset and redistribute them later.

So, there you have it — a brief guide on whether you need to own the base game to play Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC or not. For more Cyberpunk knowledge, be sure to check our other content and guides: