Summary
Cyberpunk 2077:Phantom Libertywas released on September 26 and brought alongside it what is, by all indications, the game’s final major update. While Phantom Liberty is exciting in its own right, the major 2.0 update accompanying the DLC has turned the once-maligned title into what it should have been at launch. Crucially, the update that shipped with Phantom Liberty is available for free to all owners ofCyberpunk 2077on PC and current-gen hardware. This fact alone has made the launch of this DLC worth celebrating for all fans and would-be fans of the game. One way in which developer CD Projekt is commemorating this is by offering exclusive Twitch drops.
The Twitch platform is synonymous with game streaming, so CDPR’s decision to collaborate with the site makes sense. The drops feature was added to the site in early 2017 and has provided consistent viewers with benefits for tuning in. While the first Twitch drops were forPaladinsandSmite, it has since been used to roll out a plethora of different content for games, including theValorantbeta,Anno, andSea of Thieves.Given the turbulent launch ofCyberpunk 2077, many people will be curious to see how the game is running now before diving in themselves, soCD Projekt Redrewarding Twitch viewers for checking out the game makes sense.
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How To Get Twitch Drops for Cyberpunk 2077
Receiving drops forCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyis a simple process. The first step is visiting the Twitch drops page and binding the GOG account for the game to the Twitch account that will be used to watch. From there, viewers trying to unlock the drops only need to watch a streamer playing the game with the drops feature enabled. After an hour, the viewer will become eligible to receive the Nus Infiltrator boots, pants, and jacket, depending on the date. To unlock the Nus Infiltrator Headgear, viewers must tune into one of the 16 custom drop-enabled streamers. Given that gear is one of the things improved inCyberpunk 2077’s 2.0 update, these drops could prove valuable.
The Yasha, a powerful sniper rifle, is also available as a reward, but it is not acquired through viewership like other drops. Instead, viewers must gift two subs to an eligible drop-enabled channel. Upon doing so, the viewer will be given the Yasha sniper rifle. The Yasha is a powerful weapon, making it more than just a cool exclusive item. After players receive an item, they can get their redemption code from their Twitch rewards page and redeem it onGOG.
The Nus Infiltrator Outfit Comes to Cyberpunk 2077
The Nus Infiltrator outfit requires repeated viewership. The pants were available through the second of October and were then replaced by the boots, which are available through the 12th. The jacket will become available on the 13th until the event ends on the 21st. The Yasha and the Nus Infiltrator Headgear are both available till the 21st and have been around for the duration of the event so far. Once unlocked, players will receive a set of tactical gear and a powerful crimson sniper rifle to play throughPhantom Libertyin style. For players who miss out on the drops, it remains unclear if the items will be made available through other methods.
TheCyberpunk 2077:Phantom LibertyTwitch drops initiative has been a great way to celebrate the launch of the expansion pack and 2.0 update. Furthermore, the event has helped Twitch streamers pull in bigger audiences and has strengthened the community around the game.Cyberpunk 2077’s multiplayermode was scrapped, so events like this one help to bring players together where the game itself cannot. Phantom Liberty is the last scheduled piece of substantial content forCyberpunk 2077,so it’s nice to see the game being sent off in style, and hopefully, future games from CD Projekt Red will receive similar events.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyis available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
