Don't want to start a new game for Phantom Liberty? Here is how you can use your existing character in Cyberpunk 2077.
In Cyberpunk 2077, you can start the Phantom Liberty DLC both with an existing character or with a new one. The patch 2.0 has overhauled the main game a lot and the DLC has more things to add to the main story. But having to start all over might not be the option that everyone wants. Thankfully though the game gives you an option to directly skip to it. So here is how you can use an existing save to play Phantom Liberty.
To start Phantom Liberty on an existing save you need a Point of no return save file. The only other prerequisite is that your game needs to be updated to Patch 2.0 and above. Aside from that, the steps are fairly easy here, is what you do:
You can also use the save file that you used for completing the game to start Phantom Liberty.
Yes, the game does give you an option to skip directly to the DLC. This option is very useful if you have already completed the game before and have lost your save. Or if you are just looking to see what the Phantom Liberty DLC has to offer. Here is how you can do that:
There are both pros and cons to skipping the story to the DLC. The Cons include some spoilers and mentions of some of the choices you make during the Main Quest.
There is no definite answer to this question and comes down to how you wish to experience the game. If you have already completed the main story and are short on time then skipping to it definitely works. But if you don’t mind replaying the story, which isn’t a bad idea considering the massive improvements they did to the game. Then starting a new game for the DLC is also a fine choice.
With that, you now know how to start Phantom Liberty with an existing character in Cyberpunk 2077. Since you are interested in this DLC also check out how to use Build Planner.