Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts might be intrigued to learn about a shelved DLC that was set to take the game's action to new heights—literally. Blogger and dataminer SirMZK has unearthed leaks and files from the game’s code, revealing CD Projekt RED's ambitious plans for a lunar expansion. Imagine exploring the Moon's surface in the game, with detailed maps, zones like the Exterior Movie Set and Drug Lab, and even a rover model at your disposal. This expansive Moon location was envisioned to be as large as a quarter of Night City, offering an open-world experience that would have dramatically expanded the game's universe beyond its familiar neon-lit streets.
One of the highlights of this proposed DLC was the Crystal Palace, an elite space station. Although it didn't make it into the final version of Cyberpunk 2077, eagle-eyed players can catch a fleeting glimpse of it in one of the game's endings, when V peers out of a spaceship window. Moreover, the game files hinted at a zero-gravity bar linked to a cut quest called "201," which was connected to the Arasaka storyline, further showcasing the depth of the planned content.
While the Moon DLC remains a tantalizing "what if" for fans, there's hope that some of these creative ideas might see the light of day in CD Projekt RED's next project, Orion, which aims to further explore the Cyberpunk universe. However, the studio has yet to officially confirm whether these concepts will be revisited. The details uncovered so far offer a glimpse into an exciting, albeit unrealized, expansion that could have propelled Cyberpunk 2077 into uncharted territory, blending space exploration with its distinctive cyberpunk flair.
