"Cyberpunk 2077 Lunar DLC: Unreleased Space Expansion Revealed"

Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts might be intrigued to learn about an ambitious DLC that was once in the works, set to take players to the Moon. Thanks to the diligent efforts of blogger and dataminer SirMZK, who scoured the game's code, we now have a clearer picture of what CD Projekt RED had envisioned for this cosmic expansion.

Within the game's files, there were references to lunar surface maps, distinct areas such as the Exterior Movie Set and Drug Lab, and even a rover model. The Moon was planned to be a vast expanse, potentially as large as a quarter of Night City, offering an open-world environment that would have significantly expanded the gameplay experience. This would have been a thrilling departure from the familiar neon-lit streets of Night City.

A highlight of the proposed DLC was the Crystal Palace, an elite space station. While it didn't make it into the final version of the game, eagle-eyed players can spot the Crystal Palace in one of the game's endings, visible through a spaceship window. Furthermore, the files hint at a zero-gravity bar connected to a scrapped quest named "201," which was part of the Arasaka narrative.

There's a glimmer of hope among fans that these innovative ideas might find their way into CD Projekt RED's next endeavor, Orion, which aims to further explore the Cyberpunk universe. However, the studio has yet to officially confirm whether any of these concepts will be revisited.

Although the Moon DLC remains an unrealized dream, the details unearthed provide a captivating glimpse into what could have been—a daring venture for Cyberpunk 2077, merging space exploration with its iconic cyberpunk style.