Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty seriously impressed me with its RPG reactivity—the written-in bits that show CD Projekt Red anticipated and accounted for players’ actions. The goofy rocket guy easter egg was certainly fun, but I’m thinking more in terms of life path-exclusive dialogue or main game events that get a nod in Phantom Liberty.
It turns out this goes both ways, though, with special dialogue in 2077’s main quest if you beat the expansion first, with at least two of those scenes providing insight into the setting’s mysterious Blackwall: the barrier between the normal internet and a cyberspace dominated by highly advanced AIs that outgrew their programming. Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty spoilers ahead.
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