While those who own thePhantom Libertyexpansion forCyberpunk 2077will know that the mysterious Songbird calls V and grabs their attention with a promise to save their life, some players who are looking to be more immersed in the story will want to know when the right moment will be to actually start the expansion, providing V with a canon reason to go to Dogtown and enjoy thePhantom LibertyDLC without disrupting the base game’s campaign structure. Below, players can find the best time to startPhantom Libertyto access Dogtown and potentially find a way tosave V’s lifefrom the Relic.

When’s the Best Time to Start Phantom Liberty?

What’s the Canon Time to Start Phantom Liberty in Cyberpunk 2077?

There are a few different approaches players can take to startPhantom Liberty. Players who areuninterested in making a more coherent narrative between the base game and the expansion’s story should startPhantom Libertybefore Nocturne Op55N1,which isthe final Act Three mission. This will ensure that their V is the max level possible withsome great endgame lootso that Dogtown, while still challenging, can feel a little easier, as there are new threats faced in this cut-off district of Night City that won’t be a cakewalk for most players.

However, there are a few narrative approaches to think about when it comes to the canon and lore ofCyberpunk 2077. V has one goal in mind throughout their journey, and that’s to keep their mind and body from being overwritten by the Relic, with Johnny Silverhand being the unwilling pilot that’s phasing out V’s soul. As such, there are two best times tostartPhantom Liberty:

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