Cyberpunk 2077 Lunar DLC: Space Expansion Details Revealed

Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts were buzzing with excitement over a rumored DLC set in space, specifically on the Moon. Unfortunately, this ambitious project was ultimately shelved. Thanks to the diligent efforts of blogger and dataminer SirMZK, we've gained insight into what CD Projekt RED had envisioned for this cosmic expansion through leaks and files extracted from the game's code.

Within the game's files, there were tantalizing references to lunar surface maps, structured zones such as an Exterior Movie Set and a Drug Lab, and even a model for a rover. The Moon location was planned to be expansive, potentially covering a quarter of Night City's size, and would have offered an open-world experience. This would have introduced a thrilling new dimension to gameplay, taking players far beyond the familiar neon-lit streets.

A highlight of the proposed DLC was the Crystal Palace, an elite space station. Though it never made it into the final game, keen-eyed players can spot the Crystal Palace during one of the endings when V peers out of a spaceship window. Additionally, the files uncovered a prototype for a zero-gravity bar connected to a cut quest named "201," which was linked to the Arasaka storyline.

Fans remain hopeful that these intriguing concepts might find new life in CD Projekt RED's upcoming project, Orion, which aims to further expand the Cyberpunk universe. However, the studio has yet to officially confirm whether these ideas will be revisited.

While the Moon DLC remains a distant dream for now, the details that have surfaced offer a captivating glimpse into what could have been—a bold venture for Cyberpunk 2077 into uncharted territory, seamlessly blending space exploration with the game's iconic cyberpunk aesthetic.