Cyberpunk 2077 Lunar DLC: Unreleased Space Expansion Details

Fans of *Cyberpunk 2077* were once promised an exhilarating journey beyond Earth with a planned DLC set on the Moon, but unfortunately, those plans were shelved. Thanks to the diligent work of blogger and dataminer SirMZK, we now have insights into what CD Projekt RED had in store for this ambitious expansion. By sifting through the game's code, SirMZK uncovered references to lunar surface maps, detailed zones such as an Exterior Movie Set and Drug Lab, and even a rover model designed for exploration. The envisioned Moon location was set to be expansive, possibly reaching a quarter of Night City's size, promising an open-world experience that would elevate the gameplay to new heights, literally taking players from the familiar neon-lit streets to the vast expanse of space.

Among the highlights of the proposed DLC was the Crystal Palace, an elite space station. Although this feature didn't make it into the final release, eagle-eyed players can catch a fleeting glimpse of the Crystal Palace during one of the game's endings, as V peers out of a spaceship window. Additionally, datamined files revealed plans for a zero-gravity bar connected to a scrapped quest named "201," which was intricately linked to the Arasaka storyline. These elements suggest a rich narrative and gameplay integration that could have added depth to the *Cyberpunk 2077* universe.

There's a glimmer of hope among fans that some of these shelved ideas might find new life in CD Projekt RED's next venture, *Orion*, which aims to further expand the *Cyberpunk* universe. However, there's no official word yet from the studio on whether these concepts will be revisited.

While the Moon DLC remains a tantalizing "what if" for now, the details unearthed by SirMZK offer a captivating glimpse into what could have been a groundbreaking addition to *Cyberpunk 2077*. It represents a bold vision of blending space exploration with the game’s distinctive cyberpunk atmosphere, pushing the boundaries of what players might experience in this rich, futuristic world.