Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts were once tantalized by the prospect of an ambitious DLC that would have taken the game's action to the Moon. Thanks to the diligent work of blogger and dataminer SirMZK, who sifted through the game's code, we now have insight into CD Projekt RED's shelved plans for this cosmic expansion.
Within the game's files, there are tantalizing references to lunar surface maps, structured zones such as the Exterior Movie Set and Drug Lab, and even a model of a rover. The Moon was envisioned to be a vast area, potentially covering a quarter of Night City's size, and designed as an open-world environment. This would have introduced a new layer to the gameplay, transporting players from the familiar neon-lit streets to the lunar landscape.
A highlight of the proposed DLC was the Crystal Palace, an elite space station. Although it didn't make it into the final release, players can catch a fleeting glimpse of it in one of the game's endings, as V gazes out of a spaceship window. Moreover, the files hint at a prototype for a zero-gravity bar, which was part of a cut quest named "201," linked to the Arasaka storyline.
While the Moon DLC remains a distant dream, fans remain hopeful that these concepts might find new life in CD Projekt RED's upcoming project, Orion, which aims to further expand 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 flair. Though the Moon DLC is no more, the imagination it sparked continues to inspire the community.
