Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts were once thrilled by the prospect of an expansive DLC set in space, specifically on the Moon, but unfortunately, this ambitious project never came to fruition. Blogger and dataminer SirMZK has meticulously gathered leaks and files from the game's code, providing insights into CD Projekt RED's grand vision for this cosmic expansion.
Within the game's files, references to lunar surface maps, structured zones such as the Exterior Movie Set and Drug Lab, and even a model of a rover were discovered. The Moon location was envisioned to be vast, potentially covering a quarter of the size of Night City, designed as an open-world area. This would have introduced an entirely new dimension to the gameplay experience, transporting players 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 glimpse of the Crystal Palace in one of the game's endings, where V looks out of a spaceship window. Additionally, files revealed a prototype for a zero-gravity bar connected to a cut quest called "201," which was linked to the Arasaka storyline.
Fans remain hopeful that elements of these shelved ideas might be revisited in CD Projekt RED's upcoming project, Orion, which aims to further expand the Cyberpunk universe. However, there has been no official confirmation from the studio about reusing these concepts.
While the Moon DLC remains a lost dream for now, the uncovered details paint an intriguing picture of what could have been—a bold venture for Cyberpunk 2077 into uncharted territory, seamlessly blending space exploration with the game's distinctive cyberpunk aesthetic.
