The gaming community is buzzing with news as CD Projekt Red announces significant sales for the Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, Phantom Liberty. Starring Idris Elba, the expansion has sold over 4.3 million copies, proving to be an immense success since its release on September 26. With strong reviews and three million copies sold in just the first week, these figures underline the expansion's impressive performance and its popularity among gamers.

Emphasizing Phantom Liberty's success, CD Projekt Red's finance chief highlighted that one out of every five Cyberpunk 2077 players on PC or next-gen consoles purchased the expansion. Further sales are expected following the release of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, which includes Phantom Liberty, set to hit stores on December 5.

The financial investment into the expansion is also revealed, with development costs reaching nearly $62.7 million and marketing around $21.6 million. The expansion arrives on the heels of Update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077, which revamped the game's systems and added new features like an updated perk system and enhanced AI.

In a unique move, the expansion allows players to opt out of its content, with specific dialogue choices locking away the expansion missions permanently. Critics, including IGN in their review, praised Phantom Liberty, noting it as a significant turnaround for the RPG, with the anime spin-off Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the latest update contributing to its renewed success.

Cyberpunk 2077 continues to attract attention in the gaming world, and the hype around Phantom Liberty solidifies its place in the market. Players and fans can expect to witness even more engagement with the upcoming Ultimate Edition release, ensuring the title remains in the spotlight as 2023 comes to a close.