Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty offers a focused expansion to an existing game, enhancing its narrative and gameplay within a specific area. Grand Theft Auto VI promises a groundbreaking, expansive open-world experience with significant advancements across all aspects of the game, including graphics, gameplay, and multiplayer. GTA VI is positioned to be a more ambitious and comprehensive title.
| Attribute | Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | Grand Theft Auto VI |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | Grand Theft Auto VI |
| Gameplay Mechanics | Introduces Dogtown district, new Relic skill tree with nine abilities, level cap raised to 60, new weapons and vehicles, AutoDrive feature (Update 2.3). | Players can switch shoulders while aiming, cover mode, walk while in cover, shoot from car window, updated RAGE engine, tweaked Euphoria engine, surrender to police, new surrender mechanic, move and hide bodies, dynamic police system, ability to go prone, weapons wheel, stow items in vehicle's trunk, crouch, rob/threaten/shoot/restrain NPCs, mini-game for stealing vehicles, enterable interiors, dynamic robberies. |
| Story and Narrative | V rescues NUSA President in Dogtown, forges alliances in political intrigue, inspired by spy thriller genre, choices affect mission outcomes. | Set in Leonida (based on Florida), follows criminal couple Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, Lucia is the first non-optional female protagonist, main characters attempt a major heist, map features Vice City, Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Galaha, supporting characters include Boobie Ike and Cal Hampton. |
| Graphics and Visuals | Visually stunning, enhanced by mods, path tracing, and DLSS 3.5 tech. | Detailed characters and animations, characters sweat, clothes get dirty, facial hair grows, graphical fidelity surpasses previous titles, improvements in particle effects, sand and water physics. |
| Open World Environment | Expands with Dogtown district, a lawless area ruled by a militia leader. | Freely roam Leonida, predominantly Vice City, most expansive and detailed open world in the series' history, map features Vice City, Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Galaha, thousands of random events. |
| Character Customization | New Relic branch in skill tree for customizing V. | Shape character's look, background, and personality, extensive hairstyles (may need to grow), customize tattoos and piercings, variety of face shapes, skin tones, and eye colors, adjust facial features, mold body types, select voice types, adjust personality aspects, mix fabrics, add patches, and embroider designs to clothing. |
| Mission Variety | Intricate gigs involving stealth or combat, rescuing hostages, hacking, and investigating crime scenes. | Mix of story-driven main missions, side quests, dynamic world events, and optional objectives, missions are more varied and immersive, may include over 100 main missions, activities like robberies, side missions, hunting, fishing, and other optional tasks. |
| Combat System | Update 2.0 improves combat, new perk system, revamped melee combat, vehicle combat. | Improved combat system, upgraded in-game physics, switch shoulders for shooting, crouch and go prone, rob/threaten/shoot/restrain NPCs, NPCs vary in height and weight, more RPG elements like food and drinks, blood/sweat/fatigue, mirrored weapon wheel from Red Dead Redemption 2, limited ammunition, improved cover system. |
| Driving and Vehicle Handling | Update 2.0 introduces Burn Out Mode and Vehicle Combat, Update 2.3's AutoDrive feature. | Realistic handling, dynamic tire physics, enhanced AI for NPC drivers, next-gen rendering for tire grip and lighting, vehicles respond dynamically, realistic suspension, customizability, vehicle shooting like San Andreas, overhauled stolen vehicle selling, evolving car theft. |
| Multiplayer Features | No online multiplayer, primarily a single-player game. | Popular multiplayer feature incorporated, multiplayer customization for avatars and outfits, map designed for GTA Online, larger map than GTA 5, possible in-game social media. |
| Post-Launch Support and Updates | Supported with updates and bug fixes, designed as the sole expansion. | Rockstar plans to expand the game world after release, storyline for GTA Online, DLC updates better than GTA 5, adopt a Fortnite approach with large scale updates. |
| Modding Support | REDMod is the official modding tool. | Rockstar acquired Cfx.re (FiveM and RedM), possible roleplaying servers with native features, multiplayer trading system. |
| Overall Performance and Optimization | Performance improved since launch, Dogtown can be performance-intensive. | Optimized for the PlayStation 5 Pro. |
| Price | Not available | Not available |
| Ratings | Overall: Not available, Performance: Improved since launch | Not available |
| Pros | New Dogtown district with unique content, Engaging story and narrative inspired by spy thrillers, Visually stunning graphics, especially with enhancements, Improved combat system with new perk system and vehicle combat, New Relic skill tree for character customization, Variety of intricate gigs and side quests, Post-launch support and updates from CD Projekt Red | Expansive and detailed open world, Improved graphics and physics, Extensive character customization, Varied mission types, Enhanced combat and driving mechanics, Strong post-launch support planned, Potential for modding support |
| Cons | Dogtown can be performance-intensive, No multiplayer features, Mod support disabled for Steam and Epic Games Store at launch to prevent issues | Not available |