Come December 5th, Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts will face a decision: go for the Ultimate Edition or stick to the Standard. Let’s break down the differences without the gaming jargon.
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition vs Standard Overview
The Ultimate Edition packs in everything — the base game, Phantom Liberty expansion, and a slew of post-release updates and downloadable content. Notably, Patch 2.0, a comprehensive fix for various issues, is baked into this version, making it the complete and polished game players hoped for years ago.
Phantom Liberty Expansion
Released on September 26, Phantom Liberty was the inaugural premium expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, initially priced at $30. Now, with the Ultimate Edition, you get this expansion seamlessly integrated into your gameplay experience. There’s a catch for PC and PS5 users, though; the DLC needs a separate download from their respective stores, adding an extra 24 GB on PC and 33 GB on PS5.
All Updates and Patches
The Ultimate Edition includes every hotfix, update, and patch, with Patch 2.0 being the most significant overhaul yet. This means players get the complete and polished game they expected from the outset, without having to download multiple updates.
All Free DLCs
CD Projekt Red generously provided 18 free downloadable content pieces in Cyberpunk 2077 patches, ranging from Edgerunners content to new side quests, weapons, and character customizations. Opting for the Ultimate Edition means gaining immediate access to all these extras, with no additional downloads required.
What’s in the Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition Physical Version?
All physical copies include discs, but the content varies. The Xbox Series X copy boasts three discs, with the third housing the Phantom Liberty expansion. On the flip side, PC and PS5 versions feature the base game on disc and GOG/PlayStation Store codes to download the DLC post-purchase. CD Projekt Red clarified that skipping the DLC on physical editions for PC and PS5 was to avoid reigniting review processes, potentially causing delays.
Previous-Gen Console Compatibility
Unfortunately for PS4 and Xbox One players, the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is exclusively for new-gen consoles. Those on previous-gen consoles won’t find this edition available, echoing the exclusion they experienced with the Phantom Liberty expansion.
In essence, the Ultimate Edition offers a consolidated and comprehensive Cyberpunk 2077 experience, but whether it’s the right choice depends on your gaming preferences and platform.
