Phantom Liberty: Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Rockets to Success with 4.3 Million Copies Sold
CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 has witnessed a notable achievement with its latest DLC, Phantom Liberty. The expansion, featuring the acclaimed actor Idris Elba and intriguing content like a rocket ship, has gained significant traction since its launch. The recent CD Projekt Red earnings call and social media updates revealed that Phantom Liberty has sold an impressive 4.3 million copies, marking a substantial success for the studio.
20% Attachment Rate: Phantom Liberty DLC Shines
Considering that CD Projekt Red had celebrated Phantom Liberty: Cyberpunk 2077 reaching 25 million copies sold not long ago, the 4.3 million expansion sales signify a robust performance. The DLC’s attachment ratio, representing the percentage of players who purchased both the base game and the expansion, stands at approximately 20%. In the eyes of industry experts like Josh Sawyer from Obsidian, a 20% attachment rate for an expansion released 2.5 years after the base game is deemed quite impressive.
Previous statistics provided by CD Projekt Red indicated the distribution of DLC purchases across platforms. As of October, the numbers showed 13% on Xbox, 20% on PS5, and 68% on PC. The PC platform continues to dominate as the preferred choice for Cyberpunk 2077 players.
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Although individual experiences with Phantom Liberty may vary, the overall sentiment has been positive. PC Gamer’s Ted Litchfield awarded the DLC an 87% score in his review, describing it as a “splendid sendoff for the world CD Projekt has been working on for the better part of the last 10 years.”
Phantom Liberty’s remarkable sales and positive reception underscore the enduring appeal of Cyberpunk 2077, demonstrating its ability to captivate players even years after the base game’s release. Moreover, as CD Projekt Red continues to support and expand the Cyberpunk universe, the success of Phantom Liberty sets a promising precedent for future developments in this cyberpunk realm.
