On September 26, 2023, CD Projekt Red disabled mods for Cyberpunk 2077 in conjunction with the launch of the Phantom Liberty expansion. The action was taken to prevent any potential conflicts between the mods and the new content, ensuring PC gamers have an optimal play experience. Particularly concerned for players using Steam and Epic Games versions of the game, the developer reminded players they could reactivate mods, but at their own risk. CD Projekt Red's future plans regarding mods remain unclarified, particularly for those launching Cyberpunk 2077 through GOG Galaxy.

Released just days prior to Phantom Liberty, Update 2.0 brought sweeping changes to the game including a revamped perk system, improved AI, references to Elon Musk and late racing legend Ken Block, and additional features that deepened ongoing mysteries in the game. Steam saw a spike in Cyberpunk 2077's popularity shortly after.

IGN rated the expansion 9/10, praising the transformative improvements distinctly noticeable from the game's original launch. The future plans for the modding community, which CD Projekt Red has been generally supportive of, remain unclarified for now.