Right, So About That 'Secret' Cyberpunk 2077 DLC... CDPR Just Hit Us With a Reality Check (Again!)
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CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that there will be no further DLC or expansions for Cyberpunk 2077 beyond *Phantom Liberty*, dashing hopes for secret content despite recent updates and past leaks. Players will now have to patiently wait until at least 2030 for *Project Orion*, the highly anticipated sequel.
Alright, chooms, gather 'round. I’ve been tinkering with this story all morning, and bloody hell, it’s a classic, isn't it? You know that feeling when you cast a spell, and it works a bit *too* well, but not quite how you intended? That’s kind of the vibe with the latest from Night City – or rather, what *isn't* coming from Night City.
Turns out, if you were clinging onto a whisper of a rumour, a glimmer of hope for some secret, unannounced DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 beyond the fantastic *Phantom Liberty*, well, CD Projekt Red has, shall we say, firmly slammed the airlock shut on that idea. In no uncertain terms, they’ve confirmed: *no more new DLC or expansions for Cyberpunk 2077*.
Now, before we all start kicking over vending machines in disappointment (which, let's be honest, would probably glitch out anyway), let's unpack this a bit. It’s been over five years since Cyberpunk 2077 first dropped, remember? A launch that was, shall we say, a bit of a chaotic portal jump into another dimension. But credit where credit’s due, CDPR didn't just abandon the ritual. They spent years mending the fabric of reality, patching the game up, and eventually, with *Phantom Liberty* and that monumental 2.0 update, they managed to pull off one of the biggest redemption arcs in recent gaming history. The game, once a buggy mess, now holds a genuinely special place in many a gamer's heart. A proper triumph, that.
So, why the persistent buzz about *more*? Well, you can't really blame folks for being optimistically chaotic, can you? Just last year, mid-2025, Cyberpunk 2077 got its hefty 2.3 update. New vehicles, extra quests, an autodrive feature – the works. It was a proper chunk of content, and for many, it sparked a flicker of hope. 'If they're still adding *this* much,' people probably thought, 'surely there's a bigger expansion brewing, right?' It’s the kind of logic a wizard might follow when they see an unexpected puff of smoke – 'What *else* is going on in there?'
But alas, the official Cyberpunk account on social media, in response to a query about 'secret new DLC' after the Game Pass announcement, dropped the hammer. No new content beyond 2023’s *Phantom Liberty*. No paid, no free, just... done. They did add the usual corporate boilerplate about informing fans if the stance changes, but let's be real, mate, when they're that firm, and they've denied these rumours before, it usually means it’s written in digital stone.
Here’s where it gets even more interesting, though. The rumour mill wasn't entirely pulling ideas out of thin air. There’s a bit of a precedent, see. *The Witcher 3*, CDPR’s other colossal RPG, is apparently still getting an expansion in 2026, a decade after its original release! So, if a ten-year-old game is still getting love, why not Cyberpunk, which, after all its fixes, is arguably in its prime? That’s a fair dinkum question to ask.
Then there’s the tantalising whiff of what *could* have been. Back in 2024, some leaked files apparently hinted at a scrapped Cyberpunk 2077 DLC set on the *moon*. The moon! Can you imagine? I reckon that would have been an absolute trip. But the speculation is that this lunar adventure was shelved as CDPR poured all its energy (and, let’s be honest, vast amounts of sanity) into fixing the base game. Similar to how the planned multiplayer mode quietly faded away. That cancellation just added fuel to the fire that maybe, just maybe, this content could be repurposed later. A phoenix from the digital ashes, so to speak.
But those hopes have now, well, fizzled. Like a spell that just doesn’t quite spark. It seems that the moon-based escapade, if it ever sees the light of day, will have to wait for the sequel. And that, my friends, is the big wait now. CDPR has stated that *Project Orion* – the codename for Cyberpunk 2 – isn't likely to land until at least 2030. 2030! That’s almost another five years, potentially more, especially with their aggressive plans for The Witcher series. That’s a long time to wait for our next dose of Night City, isn't it? It feels a bit like being told the next chapter of your favourite fantasy epic is being written, but the author just accidentally dropped their quill into a black hole.
So, where does that leave us? With a deeply polished, truly excellent game in Cyberpunk 2077, and the knowledge that its story, for now, is complete. It's a bittersweet pill, I reckon. On one hand, it's a shame to think of all the untapped potential. On the other, it means CDPR can focus all its arcane energy on making *Cyberpunk 2* truly sing from day one, hopefully avoiding the chaotic reality-tear of the original launch. We'll likely get minor patches and stability updates, sure, but no grand new narratives.
Perhaps it's for the best. Sometimes, a story needs a definitive ending to truly resonate, leaving us eager for the next saga. And until then, we’ve got Night City, polished and vibrant, ready for another playthrough. Just don't go looking for any secret moon landings, alright? The only thing you'll find there now is the quiet hum of an adventure concluded.
Original reporting by Aaron McKinley for Game Rant.
Tags: Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red, Gaming News, DLC, Project Orion
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