“It’s a good time to take inventory.” — Captain Price, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009)
23.09.2023 - 11:29 / screenrant.com
Cities and towns play a significant role in the expansive universe of , offering explorers much-needed places to rest and refuel, but some settlements are better than others when it comes to vibes. ’s Settled Systems have several cities that stand out among the abundance of civilian outposts on remote planets, each showcasing the distinct culture and lifestyle that blossomed from the type of planet they are on and factions associated with their community. The intricacies of each city’s culture and faction considerably impact how they feel and which are better places to visit.
Many will visit most of the major cities in the Settled Systems as part of ’s main questline, but the smaller towns can be easy to miss. These settlements typically offer a perspective that is lacking in the city hubs and has some unique gear that cannot be found elsewhere, particularly when it comes to ’s ship-building feature. Despite the potential gear benefits, most may find that they spend more time in some settlements than others, based on the city’s location and convenience of navigation. However, atmosphere and community also play a considerable role in determining which of ’s cities have the best vibes.
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Gagarin Landing is one of ’s toughest small towns. It began as a factory settlement that built mechs during the Colony War. When the war ended, however, and mechs were outlawed, Gagarin Landing’s economic prosperity ended with it. Currently, it’s a rough, industrial town that relies on mining to keep it afloat. Its community is relatively small compared to other towns of its size, with only a couple of shops to visit. As a result, Gagarin Landing’s vibes aren’t so great.
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Cydonia is the oldest settlement in, and its age certainly shows. The city is situated under the surface of Mars, which causes a host of health problems for its residents, including breathing dusty air due to the proximity to its mining facility. Frequent explosive detonations shake the city, knocking dust loose from the enclosed surroundings. Cydonia’s mining industry is crucial to the United Colonies, supplying precious metals the Deimos company uses to outfit the UC Navy. Its community is full of hardworking, charming people, but it’s plain to see that Cydonia doesn’t have the best of vibes.
Hopetown is a quaint little settlement built around the ship manufacturer HopeTech. It was established by the company’s founder, Ron Hope, as a colony to house the employees of the starship factory. Its community is made primarily of these workers. Aside from the HopeTech factory, there is little to see or do in HopeTown, which has only a bar and a small
“It’s a good time to take inventory.” — Captain Price, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009)
It’s easy to get lost in the massive world of , but there are some important locations every player should know. Discovery is a significant aspect of the gameplay loop, which leads to some excellent moments. However, this means that some may not find particular locations that could have been of great value at an earlier point in their playthrough. It can also be overwhelming to keep track of the enormous number of points of interest in the game, which is further complicated by the lack of a legend and filter tool on the star map.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for the ending of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.]
is unveiling massive changes to the entire game alongside its second dose of seasonal content, Season of Blood. Mostly, these updates and changes are being brought about due to player feedback and have been in the works since before Season 1 even began. The response to after its launch several months ago has been a bit mixed, mostly due to observations that these upcoming quality-of-life updates are poised to address.
After completing everything there is to do in the Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, we still have one last quest to complete — the ‘Tomorrow Never Knows‘ job. Unlocked early in the story automatically as you explore, this quest tasks you with finding four pieces of strange graffiti in Dogtown.
A key gameplay mechanic in is the customization of attributes and abilities, but as the player progresses through the game, they will be able to unlock a number of interesting powers for their character which can dramatically alter play style. There is a total of 24 Starborn Powers available in; although some are, for all intents and purposes, useless, there are some Starborn Powers that are game-changing and can completely revolutionize combat, enhance exploration, and expedite the process of resource collecting.
After the events of 's DLC, players are forced to choose the new boss of Dogtown: the wily Jago, or the brutal Bennett. These two have been squabbling over territory for the entirety of the DLC, and while Kurt Hansen and his Barghest militia once kept them in check, that guiding force has disappeared as of 's ending. V is drawn into the power vacuum created by Hansen's death during the side quest "." They have the authority to decide which of the remaining two factions will take over the district.
has always offered some special, one-of-a-kind weapons called Iconic weapons with unique names and powerful extra abilities, and the new DLC has added even more for V to enjoy collecting. Completing many of the story missions will lead V to some of the best Iconics, but there are many more to be found. Entering Dogtown for the new spy-thriller storyline of the DLC means not only are there a lot of new shady individuals to loot and a black market to explore, but there are also airdrops that often have some valuable rewards.
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