Cyberpunk 2077 Lunar DLC: Space Expansion Details Unveiled

Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts were thrilled to learn about a planned but ultimately scrapped DLC that would have taken the game to new heights—literally. Blogger and dataminer SirMZK has pieced together a wealth of information from the game’s code, revealing CD Projekt RED’s vision for a cosmic expansion set on the Moon.

Diving into the game’s files, SirMZK uncovered references to lunar surface maps, zones such as the Exterior Movie Set and Drug Lab, and even a model for a rover. The Moon location was envisioned to be expansive, possibly covering a quarter of Night City's size, offering an open-world experience that would have significantly expanded the gameplay beyond the familiar neon-lit streets.

One of the highlights of this ambitious DLC would have been the Crystal Palace, an elite space station. Although it didn't make it into the final release, eagle-eyed players can spot the Crystal Palace in one of the game's endings, visible through a spaceship window. Furthermore, the files hint at a zero-gravity bar linked to a cut quest named "201," which was connected to the Arasaka storyline.

While the Moon DLC remains a tantalizing "what if" scenario, fans are hopeful that these innovative concepts might find new life in CD Projekt RED's next project, Orion, which aims to further explore the Cyberpunk universe. However, no official word has been given on whether these ideas will be revisited.

Though the Moon expansion remains a dream deferred, the unearthed details provide a captivating glimpse into what could have been—an audacious leap for Cyberpunk 2077 into uncharted territory, seamlessly merging space exploration with the game’s iconic cyberpunk style.