CD Projekt, the developer behind the hugely popular game Cyberpunk 2077, has hidden a sneaky Easter egg for fans of their other hit title, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. In the recently released Phantom Liberty expansion, players can discover a reference to The Witcher 3 while playing through the Lucretia My Reflection mission.
According to IGN’s Cyberpunk 2077 Easter Eggs and References Guide, during this mission players will come across a wall-mounted phone. Although initially a one-off encounter where players contact Solomon Reed, portrayed by Idris Elba, for the first time, returning to the phone and dialing different numbers can yield interesting results.
Due to the open-world nature of Cyberpunk 2077, players have the freedom to revisit the phone located inside Capitan Caliente at any time to uncover the Witcher reference. By dialing the number written on a post-it note nearby, 5745552377, players will be delighted to hear The Witcher 3’s main theme playing through the crackling phone. The iconic song, titled The Trail, is a fan favorite and instantly recognizable to those familiar with The Witcher 3.
In a video accompanying the article, fans can find other entertaining references discovered through Capitan Caliente’s phone. This hidden Easter egg is just one of many hidden nods and surprises that CD Projekt has included in the Phantom Liberty expansion, adding to the enjoyment of players.
Phantom Liberty was released on September 26 and built upon the foundation of Update 2.0, which provided significant improvements to Cyberpunk 2077, such as a new perk system and enhanced artificial intelligence. The expansion also brought closure to an Elon Musk fan theory and referenced late racing legend Ken Block, further expanding the game’s ever-growing mystery.
Since the release of Phantom Liberty, Cyberpunk 2077’s popularity on Steam has soared. As players dive into the new content, they are uncovering numerous Easter eggs and references scattered throughout the game world. For instance, some players have even discovered that Solomon Reed can be encountered undercover before the events of Phantom Liberty, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the expansion.
In a surprising move, CD Projekt has included dialogue options that allow players to decline the events of the paid expansion entirely, effectively locking away the related missions. This decision gives players the freedom to tailor their gameplay experience according to their preferences.
In IGN’s review, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was praised for completing a significant turnaround for CD Projekt Red‘s RPG, with the anime spin-off Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and its 2.0 Update contributing to the game’s success.
As players continue to explore the vast and immersive world of Cyberpunk 2077, they can expect to encounter more hidden secrets and references, enhancing their overall gaming experience. CD Projekt’s dedication to delivering rich and engaging content has undoubtedly contributed to the game’s ongoing popularity and success.
