Should I jump into the Phantom Liberty expansion or finish side missions first?

[SavannahB]

I just finished the main story of Cyberpunk 2077 and I’m feeling completely empty, like I need to sit with these characters and this world for a lot longer. I know there’s a point of no return warning, but I reloaded my save and I’m just wandering around Night City now, unsure if I should jump into the Phantom Liberty expansion or try to mop up side gigs first to stretch it out.

[Justin.M]

I hit the same post credits slump after finishing. Night City felt huge and intimate at the same time, like I could wander forever. I wandered, did a couple gigs here and there, but nothing really clicked. I ended up reloading and just letting the map breathe for a bit, which felt oddly comforting.

[AaronZM]

Set a timer and did three side gigs, checked which npcs I'd missed. Some were fun, some felt like filler. By the end I had more money but the main draw still lingered.

[AnthonyRH]

Maybe the problem isn't the ending. Do you want more time with these people, or is the city itself what you're missing?

[PenelopeW]

If you do want more, Phantom Liberty is a whole different vibe, though it can be weird to jump in without a plan. I tried a bit, felt like I needed to reorient, then dropped back to finish a couple of gigs and left the rest for later.