CD Projekt Red announced a large-scale expansion pack for Cyberpunk 2077 titled 'Phantom Liberty.' The company touts that this is its most expensive piece of downloadable content ever created, meaning it cost more to make than the largest DLCs from its award-winning title 'Witcher 3.' If a correlation between budget and content is to be assumed, Phantom Liberty will likely add a significant amount of gameplay to the futuristic shooter.
The company clarified that Phantom Liberty will be the only major DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 before the publisher moves on to future projects. This new expansion introduces the character 'Solomon Reed,' an agent of the 'FIA,' an in-game organization introduced to the players in this new story. Additionally, Solomon Reed is played by Idris Elba in both motion capture and voice acting.
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CD Projekt Red Announced the 'Phantom Liberty' DLC for Cyberpunk 2077
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3. Celebrity Voice Acting - Celebrity voice acting, as seen in 'Phantom Liberty' with Idris Elba, can enhance a game's storytelling and marketing potential, opening doors for game developers to work with well-known celebrities.
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3. Motion Capture Technology - Motion capture technology is a growing industry that can provide opportunities for game developers to create realistic in-game character models and improve the overall gaming experience.