As Summer Game Fest 2023 approaches, CD Projekt RED has confirmed that the game will be addressed by press and influencers. The fan community will also be able to play it in advance.
The time when the name of Cyberpunk 2077 was met with a lot of mistakes and a disastrous start is over. CD Projekt RED managed to rebuild its role-playing game’s image thanks to a life-saving next-gen patch and a Netflix anime that boosted its popularity rate. Of course the extension phantom freedom is eagerly awaited by players who want to rediscover Night City before discovering the second part, which will not be released for several years. It’s now confirmed that the DLC will announce its news during the Summer Game Fest and the Polish studio has a nice surprise for its fans.
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty playable ahead of release
Now that E3 is dead (RIP), all eyes will be on Summer Game Fest this summer. The big replacement for the American show, which has been the scene of big announcements in recent years, is already promising good people, including CD Projekt RED. The Polish studio has confirmed that it will be at SGF 2023 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Freedom will appear. The big DLC of his latest game will be visibly presented from all angles and gameplay shown, probably during the conference scheduled for June 9th. The event will also be an opportunity to stock up on information thanks to practical sessions planned for journalists and content creators. However, the publisher has confirmed that they are preparing a little something for the fans.
« We are also planning many hands-on opportunities for our community at an upcoming date, stay tuned.” CD Projekt RED tweeted during the announcement. A terribly vague statement that the creators of Cyberpunk 2077 later clarified by declaring that it “ that our community will have the opportunity to play the game prior to its release
One demo for everyone?
Well, it’s not more explicit either, but it gives hope for a demo accessible to all. It could also mean gaming sessions are scheduled at upcoming big shows like PAX or Gamescom. It seems to lean more towards the second option. ” We want to give the press, content creators and community the same hands-on experience.”said a company representative PC gamer.
As a reminder, the DLC Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty will expand the story of the base game by bringing V and Johnny Silverhand (Keanu Reeves) to an all new area of Night City. The duo will take part in a spy quest that the protagonist can fulfill with new skills, weapons and technologies. Idris Elba joins the cast for the occasion as Solomon Reed, a still very mysterious FIA agent.