Cyberpunk 2077 fans were in for a treat with the revelation of an ambitious DLC that was set to take the game to new heights—literally. The project, which aimed to explore the lunar surface, was unfortunately shelved, but thanks to blogger and dataminer SirMZK, we have a glimpse into what could have been. Through careful analysis of the game's code, SirMZK uncovered references to lunar maps, distinct zones such as the Exterior Movie Set and Drug Lab, and even a rover model. This Moon expansion was envisioned to be expansive, possibly covering a quarter of Night City's size, and would have introduced an open-world experience far beyond the familiar neon-lit streets.
One of the highlights of this cosmic DLC was to be the Crystal Palace, an elite space station. Although it didn't make it into the final version of the game, players can spot the Crystal Palace in one of the endings, through a spaceship window. Further digging revealed plans for a zero-gravity bar linked to a scrapped quest named "201," which tied into the Arasaka storyline.
While the Moon DLC remains a distant dream, fans remain optimistic that some of these intriguing concepts might find their way into CD Projekt RED's next venture, Orion, set to expand the Cyberpunk universe. However, no official word has been given by the studio on whether these ideas will be revisited.
The unearthed details of the Moon DLC showcase a bold vision for Cyberpunk 2077, one that would have blended space exploration with the game's unique cyberpunk atmosphere, pushing the boundaries of what players could experience in this immersive world.
