Cyberpunk’s first-ever DLC, Phantom Liberty, is just moments away from release, leaving players wondering about the potential of getting into the game early for a few extra hours of gameplay. The initial 2020 release of Cyberpunk 2077 saw fans captivated by the RPG’s visual wonders and storyline; Phantom Liberty promises a breath of fresh air with its spy-thriller plot, new characters, and new district to explore. If you’re eager to get stuck in, you can find out if you can play the Cyberpunk 2077 DLC early here.

Cyberpunk 2077 New Zealand trick – will it work?

The New Zealand trick is a method used by gamers that involves changing the region of your console so that you can get earlier access to games – but will it work for getting into the Cyberpunk 2077 DLC early?

Given that the console release of Phantom Liberty is at 12 am on the 26th of September, it will be launched whenever the clock strikes 12 in your region. Therefore, it might be possible to do the New Zealand trick by changing your time zone to NZDT in order to unlock the expansion as soon as possible. However, given that it’s a DLC instead of a full game release, it can’t be completely confirmed that this cheeky trick will actually work.

Unfortunately, the expansion is getting a simultaneous worldwide release for PC, so it won't work there. On the plus side, you can use the extra time to consider getting a hardware upgrade with the best CPU and best GPU for Cyberpunk 2077. 

It’s worth noting that performing the hack on PS5 involves setting up a new PlayStation account under a New Zealand region and purchasing both the game and the DLC through the NZ PlayStation store. It’s a lengthy process, but if you’re committed it might end up working in your favor. However, for the rest of the players not bothered about the hassle, you can find the full Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty release date times here.

Final thoughts

The Phantom Liberty expansion comes hot on the heels of the Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 patch, and has fans of the RPG eagerly wanting to dive back into the Night City. While you might be able to play the game early through using the New Zealand trick, it won’t be long before its full global release. 

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