Lunar DLC for Cyberpunk 2077: Details of Unreleased Space Expansion Revealed

Fans of *Cyberpunk 2077* were once thrilled by the prospect of a space-themed DLC set on the Moon, a grand vision that ultimately never came to fruition. According to blogger and dataminer SirMZK, who delved into the game’s code, CD Projekt RED had ambitious plans for this cosmic expansion. Hidden within the game files are references to lunar surface maps, detailed areas such as the Exterior Movie Set and Drug Lab, and even a model for a rover. This Moon location was envisioned to be vast, possibly spanning a quarter of Night City’s size, and designed as an expansive open-world environment, promising a thrilling new dimension to the gameplay experience far removed from the familiar neon-lit streets.

One of the highlights of the proposed DLC was the Crystal Palace, an elite space station. Although it didn't make it into the final version of the game, eagle-eyed players can spot the Crystal Palace in one of the endings, visible through a spaceship window. Additionally, the files unearthed a prototype for a zero-gravity bar associated with a cut quest named "201," which was connected to the Arasaka storyline.

While the Moon DLC remains a dream deferred, fans hold out hope that these innovative concepts might re-emerge in CD Projekt RED's future project, *Orion*, which aims to further explore the *Cyberpunk* universe. However, there has been no official word from the studio on whether these ideas will be revisited.

The uncovered details offer a captivating glimpse into what could have been an audacious expansion for *Cyberpunk 2077*, merging space exploration with the game's distinctive cyberpunk atmosphere. Though the Moon DLC is no longer on the horizon, its legacy sparks excitement for what the future might hold in the ever-evolving world of *Cyberpunk*.