There’s One Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Side Quest You Should Do ASAP
02.10.2023 - 21:51
/ screenrant.com
's DLC brings many new side quests to the open world of Night City, but one in particular shouldn't be skipped. Naturally, the main focus of the DLC is on its tense, twisted spy thriller of a story. Even so, some of its side quests do a wonderful job of expanding its world, getting the player acquainted with the notable people, places, and things of Dogtown to ease them along their journey.
But not all side quests are exactly the same. While some of them tie into the setting or expand on the story, others are simple, skippable fetch quests that don't offer much beyond material compensation. Still others, though, are more than worthwhile because of the new mechanics, shops, or items they unlock. These rewards can stick with the player throughout the DLC and beyond, changing even the base game of in meaningful ways. Those side quests are worth looking out for, but can sometimes be hard to find.
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Completing the side job "" unlocks a whole new feature in the DLC: the ability to undertake Vehicle Contracts. These are often simple, quick driving missions in which V has to steala designated car, then drive it to a buyer while swerving around enemies. Vehicle Contracts allow the DLC to showcase the brand-new vehicular combat mechanic, which was added to the game in 's free 2.0 update. Since each one is centered around a different car, these quests also give players an opportunity to test drive some of 's coolest new vehicles.
's Vehicle Contracts are also notable for their rewards, which may include crafting components, rare weapons, weapon attachments, and a variety of different Shard types. Shards can be exchanged for different rewards, which are mostly self-explanatory. Money Shards can be turned into eurodollars, and Skill Shards grant a slight XP bump to the relevant ability. Vehicle Contracts may also reward V with Autofixer Discount Shards, which can be traded in for price cuts at Night City's many car dealers. These can stack up to a 100% discount, allowing V to get new cars absolutely free if they save up enough.
In order to accept the quest "," players must first complete 's story through the main quest "." Once V has finished the first three introductory missions and returned to the full open world, they may see a small, blue-green steering wheel icon on the map in Pacifica. If they pull up near it, they'll see a bright yellow car, and receive a call from El Capitan goading them into stealing it. V should hop into the driver's seat and head toward the destination.
But before long, a caravan of gang members pull up behind V. They'll do everything they can to stop the car from getting to El Capitan's garage. V can either