Cyberpunk 2077 Lunar DLC: Space Expansion Details Revealed

Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts were once tantalized by the prospect of an expansive DLC set in space, specifically on the Moon, a project that unfortunately never came to fruition. Thanks to the diligent work of blogger and dataminer SirMZK, who sifted through the game’s code, we now have a clearer picture of CD Projekt RED's ambitious plans for this celestial expansion.

Within the game's files, there are references to lunar surface maps, structured zones such as the Exterior Movie Set and Drug Lab, and even a model of a rover. The envisioned Moon location was to be vast, potentially encompassing a quarter of Night City's size, and designed as an open-world environment. This would have dramatically expanded the gameplay experience, transporting players from the familiar neon-lit streets to a new, otherworldly frontier.

One of the standout features of this proposed DLC would have been the Crystal Palace, an elite space station. Although it didn't make it into the final game, keen-eyed players can spot the Crystal Palace in one of the endings, visible through a spaceship window. Moreover, the files uncovered a prototype for a zero-gravity bar associated with a scrapped quest called "201," which was linked to the Arasaka storyline.

Fans remain optimistic that some of these concepts may find new life in CD Projekt RED's upcoming project, Orion, which is set to further explore the Cyberpunk universe. However, the studio has yet to officially confirm whether any of these ideas will be revisited.

Although the Moon DLC remains a distant dream for now, the details unearthed by SirMZK offer a captivating glimpse into what could have been—a bold venture for Cyberpunk 2077 into uncharted territories, seamlessly blending space exploration with the game's distinctive cyberpunk style.