"Cyberpunk 2077 Lunar DLC: Unreleased Space Expansion Details"

Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts were once thrilled at the prospect of an expansive DLC set in space, specifically on the Moon, but unfortunately, this ambitious project was shelved. Blogger and dataminer SirMZK has delved into the game's code, unearthing leaks and files that reveal CD Projekt RED's grand vision for this cosmic expansion.

Within the game's files, there are references to lunar surface maps, detailed zones such as the Exterior Movie Set and Drug Lab, and even a model of a rover. The Moon location was envisioned to be vast, potentially spanning 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 far beyond the familiar neon-lit streets of Night City.

A highlight of the proposed DLC was the Crystal Palace, an elite space station. Although it didn't make it into the final game, players can catch a fleeting glimpse of the Crystal Palace in one of the game's endings, as V looks out of a spaceship window. Additionally, the files uncovered a prototype for a zero-gravity bar, which was part of a cut quest named "201," linked to the Arasaka storyline.

Fans remain hopeful that these intriguing 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 about reusing these ideas.

While the Moon DLC remains a distant dream for now, the uncovered details offer a captivating glimpse into what could have been—a bold venture for Cyberpunk 2077 into uncharted territory, seamlessly blending space exploration with the game's distinctive cyberpunk aesthetic.