Cyberpunk 2077, the long awaited open world, action-adventure video game, is making headlines again as it announced that Idris Elba will join the virtual world. The news was revealed by CD Projekt Red, the game’s developers and Elba himself, who shared the exciting news on his social media platforms.
Elba is set to portray a character called Sokol, a “fixed-wing pilot with an edge”, in Cyberpunk 2077’s upcoming expansion, Phantom Liberty. Phantom Liberty is an expansion setting that is set in the Cyberpunk 2020 universe and brings “the classic Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay” with a new story, new characters and a range of new features. It’s a huge expansion for the game, offering new missions and environments for players to explore.
This isn’t Elba’s first foray into the world of video games. He’s lent his voice to the Halo 5: Guardians video game, appearing in 2017’s Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, provided the voice for an alien captain in the Capcom video game for Monster Hunter: World, and has featured in Cyberpunk 2077 in the past.
For Cyberpunk 2077 players, the excitement of seeing Idris Elba back in the game is palpable. Fans of Elba will also welcome this announcement as they have seen Elba perform in movies, TV shows and even co-anchor the 2020 Grammy Awards.
Elba joins other actors in the virtual world of Cyberpunk 2077, including Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand, which is set to be one of the main characters in the game. With news of Phantom Liberty set to come in 2021, fans are buzzing with anticipation.
Idris Elba joining Phantom Liberty will bring excitement and anticipation to the gaming community worldwide. It’s not every day you get to see one of the world’s most famous faces join a video game, and these news are sure to thrill fans of both Elba and Cyberpunk 2077 in equal measure.
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