Unlocking Night City: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Global Release Times Revealed

CD Projekt Red has officially announced the global unlock times for the highly-anticipated expansion of Cyberpunk 2077, titled “Phantom Liberty,” allowing players around the world to mark their calendars for the return to Night City.

Gamers on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 will have the opportunity to preload the expansion 48 hours prior to its release in their respective regions. For players on the west coast of the United States, the adventure begins at 4 AM PT on September 25 for PC and at 12 AM PT on September 26 for consoles. In the United Kingdom, players can dive into the expansion simultaneously on both PC and console, starting at 12 AM GMT on September 26.

Here’s a comprehensive list of the unlock times for “Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty” across various global cities:

Los Angeles:

• PC: September 25, 4 AM PDT
• Console: September 26, 12 AM PDT

Mexico City:

• PC: September 25, 5 PM CST
• Console: September 26, 12 AM CST

New York:

• PC: September 25, 7 PM EDT
• Console: September 12 AM EDT

Brasília:

• PC: September 25, 8 PM BRT
• Console: September 26, 12 AM BRT

London:

• PC: September 26, 12 AM GMT
• Console: September 26, 12 AM GMT

Paris:

• PC: September 26, 1 AM CEST
• Console: September 26, 12 AM CEST

Kyiv:

• PC: September 26, 2 AM EEST
• Console: September 26, 12 AM EEST

Johannesburg:

• PC: September 26, 1 AM SAST
• Console: September 26, 12 AM SAST

Dubai:

• PC: September 26, 3 AM GST
• Console: September 26, 12 AM GST

Beijing:

• PC: September 26, 7 AM CST
• Console: September 26, 12 AM CST

Seoul:

• PC: September 26, 8 KST
• Console: September 26, 12 AM KST

Tokyo:

• PC: September 26, 8 AM JST
• Console: September 26, 12 JST

Sydney:

• PC: September 26, 9 AM AEST
• Console: September 26, 12 AM AEST

Wellington:

• PC: September 26, 12 PM NZDT
• Console: September 26, 12 PM NZDT

In preparation for the launch of “Phantom Liberty” and Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.0 update, CD Projekt Red has updated the game’s system requirements. They have also advised players to check their PC’s cooling systems, as the expansion can be quite demanding on the CPU. Additionally, the game received DLSS 3.5 support ahead of the 2.0 update, which brings significant changes to progression, police behavior, and combat mechanics.

As for the expansion itself, GameSpot’s review of “Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty” awarded it a perfect 10/10. Reviewer Michael Higham stated, “Phantom Liberty takes the best elements of Cyberpunk 2077 and condenses them into a tightly woven, heart-wrenching political action thriller. It seamlessly integrates into the original game.”

The global unlock times reveal ensures that players worldwide can coordinate their return to Night City, promising an exciting and synchronized experience for Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts across the globe.