Cyberpunk 2077 wanted to reach the moon with this DLC that was eventually canceled. Here’s everything you’ll never see in the video game from the creators of The Witcher

Game News Cyberpunk 2077 wanted to reach the moon with this DLC that was eventually canceled. Here’s everything you’ll never see in the video game from the creators of The Witcher

CD Projekt Red, the creators of the famous game The Witcher, had very ambitious downloadable content planned for Cyberpunk 2077. This expansion should take place on the moon and give the game a whole new dimensionAfter a rocky launch in December 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 received a lot of criticism due to its technical issues. However, thanks to successive updates, the game experienced a renaissance. Despite this improvement, some projects, like this moon DLC, were abandoned.

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The moon in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe

Of current leaks revealed that CD Projekt Red was working on an expansion that would have allowed players to explore lunar colonies. In fact, in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, the moon was colonized, with established cities and a population of around 58,000 people. It serves as a strategic point for the corporations that dominate the Earth. Concept art showed settings and structures on the moon. Originally, the idea was to integrate these colonies into the main game, but the scope of the project led to this integration being postponed to a future DLC. Ultimately, however, the focus shifted to the development of the highly acclaimed expansion “Phantom Liberty,” which is scheduled to be released in late 2023This strategic decision led to the final cancellation of the Moon DLC

An unfulfilled lunar ambition

The launch of Cyberpunk 2077 was very poorly received due to numerous technical problems and sparked a wave of criticism. However, the release of the anime “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” sparked renewed interest in the game. Set in the same universe, the series intrigued fans, especially with its plot in which the moon is a valuable target. The series highlights the importance of the moon and reflects the characters’ aspirations to reach it. Combined with the numerous updates, this has allowed CD Projekt Red to restore the image of its title, making this revival a real success.

Despite the cancellation of the Moon DLC, interest in space exploration in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe has not completely died out. CD Projekt Red has stated that no further expansions will be developed for Cyberpunk 2077 after “Phantom Liberty”, marking the end of active support. However, fans can hope that these unrealized concepts will find their way into the game’s sequel, which is tentatively called “Project Orion.” This new project could potentially offer the community the opportunity to explore environments such as the stars, although this remains speculative and is still far from concrete implementation