How to Fix Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Unable to use weapons

In Cyberpunk 2077, encountering bugs is not uncommon. One frustrating issue that players may come across is the "Phantom Liberty" bug, which prevents you from using weapons in the game. But don't worry! We've compiled a friendly guide to help you fix this problem and get back to enjoying Night City without any weapon-related hiccups.

 Restart the Game: One of the simplest steps to try when encountering any bug in Cyberpunk 2077 is to restart the game. Sometimes, a simple reboot can resolve minor issues and glitches. Exit the game completely and relaunch it to see if the "Phantom Liberty" bug is resolved.

Reload a Previous Save:If restarting the game doesn't work, try reloading a previous save. It's possible that the bug is specific to your current save file. By going back to an earlier point, you may be able to bypass the bug and continue playing without any weapon issues.

Sleep with a Joytoy: In Cyberpunk 2077, joytoys offer various services and can help you with more than just pleasure. Sleeping with a joytoy can sometimes reset certain game mechanics and fix bugs. Find a joytoy in Night City and spend some time with them to see if it resolves the "Phantom Liberty" bug.

 Visit the Secret Dev Room in Kabuki: There's a secret dev room located in Kabuki, one of the districts in Night City. To access it, head to the building across from Misty's Esoterica. Look for a blue door with a keypad and enter the code "605185" to gain entry. Inside, you'll find various items and weapons. It's believed that visiting this room can sometimes fix certain bugs, including the "Phantom Liberty" bug.

 Complete the "Automatic Love" Quest: Completing the "Automatic Love" quest in Cyberpunk 2077 has been reported to fix the "Phantom Liberty" bug for some players. This quest is part of the main storyline, and progressing through it may trigger a fix for the weapon bug. If you haven't already completed this quest, give it a try and see if it resolves the issue.

Craft a Weapon at Aidecaldos Camp: The Aidecaldos Camp is a location in the Badlands, outside of Night City. Some players have reported that crafting a weapon at the Aidecaldos Camp fixes the "Phantom Liberty" bug. Travel to the camp, interact with the crafting station, and create a weapon to see if it resolves the issue.

 Store All Weapons in Your Stash: Another workaround that players have found effective is storing all weapons in their stash. Open your inventory, select all weapons, and transfer them to your stash. This action may reset the game's weapon mechanics and fix the "Phantom Liberty" bug. After storing the weapons, try equipping a new weapon and see if it works properly.

 Complete the Beat the Brat Sidequest: Completing the Beat the Brat sidequest can potentially fix the "Phantom Liberty" bug. This sidequest involves participating in unarmed combat against various opponents. By successfully completing the quest, you may trigger a fix for the weapon bug. If you haven't already done so, locate the Beat the Brat sidequest and give it a try.

Perform a Reinstall of the Game: If none of the previous workarounds have resolved the "Phantom Liberty" bug, you may need to perform a complete reinstall of the game. Uninstall Cyberpunk 2077 from your system, then download and install it again. This process can be time-consuming, so make sure to back up your saves before proceeding.

Save Your Progress and Uninstall/Delete Cyberpunk 2077: Before reinstalling the game, ensure that you have saved your progress. Backup your save files to a separate location or cloud storage. Once your progress is secure, uninstall or delete Cyberpunk 2077 from your system.

 Download and Install the Game Again: After uninstalling the game, download the latest version of Cyberpunk 2077 from the official source. Install the game and apply any available updates. Start a new game or load your previously backed-up save files, and see if the "Phantom Liberty" bug is resolved.

If you have reinstalled the game and still have mods installed, verify that they are compatible with the current version of Cyberpunk 2077. Update or remove any outdated mods that may be causing conflicts with the game mechanics.

If you haven't already done so, complete the Beat the Brat sidequest as mentioned in the previous section. This additional attempt to complete the quest may trigger a fix for the "Phantom Liberty" bug.

Some bugs can be caused by missing or corrupted game files. Use the game's launcher or platform-specific functions to verify the integrity of the game files. This process will check for any missing or corrupted files and repair them if necessary.