The Face of Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, Idris Elba, Says It’s Not a DLC but a “Massive, Monster” Expansion

Published 09/15/2023, 11:43 AM EDT

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People are ready to emerge into the survival-adventure world of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. The franchise features Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand. And it is set to feature Idris Elba as Solomon Reed, making the series a star-studded affair. Many fans were left wondering why Phantom Liberty was revealed to be the only expansion. And many expect the upcoming DLC to be just another expansion. However, Solomon Reed has something to say about that.

With the DLC fast approaching, Idris Elba, the actor portraying Reed, featured with IGN to answer some Phantom Liberty comments.

Phantom Liberty’s Solomon Reed calls the game a “Massive, Monster” Expansion

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Solomon Reed is the Cyberpunk 2077 franchise’s newest addition. Reed will appear as an experienced agent from the NUSA Federal Intelligence Agency. CD Projekt RED took serious inspiration from “The Wire” star, Idris Elba. Elba, who was just a Cyberpunk 2077 player, seemed totally over the moon featuring as a character in Phantom Liberty. And I was aware of Cyberpunk as a game, I played it, but then to be a part of the expansion was quite exciting to me.”

Idris also helped Projekt Red with his motion movements to make Solomon’s movements accurately based on his. Now this famous Hollywood star called Phantom Liberty a Massive, Monster Expansion.” Reed’s character in Phantom Liberty will just not act as a sidekick, but he will mentor the player’s character V in this game. 

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Elba’s excitement about Phantom Liberty is evident. his storyline really has some twists and turns and it’s deep. I was attracted to it, because it was a dramatic character.” This interview raised the anticipation of the fans. And now, for Cyberpunk 2077 fans, the expansion cannot come sooner.

CD Projekt Red’s exclusive additions in Phantom Liberty

CD Projekt’s upcoming spy-adventure DLC Phantom Liberty will offer a range of new features for players, ranging from a new capacity system to new skill trees. And the chase will give goosebumps with a new criminal wanted system. While exploring more crimes will be fun, police will also respond quicker than before. In fact, V’s combat situations will be completely new. This game’s exclusive vehicular fighting skills that lead to countless ‘dynamic events’ in Phantom Liberty. 

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Developers suggested that Phantom Liberty’s graphics might offer the best resolution display with an NVIDIA RTX card. Players can experience better ray construction with the game’s new DLSS 3.5 support. So fasten your seat belts! And get ready for another spine-chilling mission in Dogtown. 

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