Cd projekt red shelves secret cyberpunk 2077 dlc plans

Rumors of a new Cyberpunk 2077 DLC have been quietly extinguished by CD Projekt Red. The Polish studio has confirmed that the sci-fi RPG will not receive any further expansions, a decision stemming from technical hurdles encountered during the transition to Unreal Engine.

'Moon' dlc reportedly outshone phantom liberty

The news casts a shadow over potential future content for Night City. While the studio previously stated that Phantom Liberty would be its final expansion, a previously leaked project codenamed 'Moon' reportedly promised a more ambitious experience. Details remain scarce, but insiders suggest it could have surpassed the scope of the widely acclaimed expansion.

The decision to halt development of additional content isn't a lack of creativity. Michał Nowakowski, now co-CEO at CD Projekt Red, cited significant challenges in adapting the company's proprietary REDengine to the Unreal Engine. This shift, finalized in late 2022, proved particularly taxing, especially given the ambitious first-person shooter direction of Phantom Liberty.

Igor Sarzyński, a former artist and cinematic director on both The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, revealed that 'Moon' was a fully-fledged expansion, potentially exceeding the quality of Phantom Liberty. The project's cancellation highlights the risks associated with engine migrations in large-scale game development.

This isn't the first time CD Projekt Red has curtailed ambitious plans. The studio's history is peppered with projects that never saw the light of day, often casualties of technological limitations or shifting creative visions. The abandonment of Cyberpunk 2077's expansion plans marks a significant shift in the studio's strategy, concentrating resources on the Unreal Engine.

The decision may disappoint fans eager to delve deeper into Night City. Yet, it serves as a stark reminder of the considerable investment and risk involved in modern game development. CD Projekt Red's path forward now rests firmly on the success of its current projects and the ongoing refinement of its engine expertise.