Hidden Easter Eggs In Phantom Liberty DLC
07.10.2023 - 19:45
/ screenrant.com
's DLC continues the trend of CD Projekt RED, including a number of Hidden Easter eggs in its releases. Hidden details, subtle references, and Easter Eggs are an excellent way for developers to secretly communicate with audience members and reward them for experimenting and exploring the world beyond the beaten path of main, side and miscellaneous quest lines. Whether self-referential or alluding to other pieces of media, hunting for Easter eggs is one of the most entertaining ways to explore and engage with any game — even if it does not typically offer the player any tangible rewards.
The DLC revolves around an unpredictable spy-thriller story full of jaw-dropping moments; although its story, quests, and new features justify a playthrough on their own merits, the inclusion of a number of hidden details and Easter eggs ensures that the city of Dogtown has a depth and richness of content that many DLCs simply fail to deliver. Although discovering 's Easter eggs won't result in V receiving any physical rewards, the experience of encountering them is reward enough. Furthermore, though some of the DLC's hidden details can be easily overlooked, others require a substantial amount of effort.
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Although and its DLC have been remarkably successful and, despite early hurdles, mostly well received, developer CD Projekt RED's most critically and commercially acclaimed franchise is arguably still. It is not a surprise, therefore, that a number of subtle references to the fantasy ARPG classic are made throughout Night City and Dogtown. Though these include posters, collectible items, and even an arcade game (Roach Race), the greatest franchise Easter egg in is the ability to receive a rendition of the game's main theme by dialing (574) 555-2377 at any phone booth.
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The fixer El Capitan plays a significant role in the excellent side quest "Push it to the Limit"; however, his significance is not limited to quests; he is also a part of an interesting and well-hidden Easter egg that references an incredibly popular HBO series from the 2000s —. This Easter egg is specifically a reference to the second season of the show. V can find an email between El Capitan and a character named Mike Sobotka — a reference to the character Frank Sobotka (played by Chris Bauer). Although its inclusion is a little random, it is nevertheless cool.
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Perhaps the ultimate self-referential Easter egg in concerns developer CD Projekt RED and their most significant milestones as a company.