After more than five years of post-launch support, CD Projekt Red has closed the door on Cyberpunk 2077 expansion content. The Polish developer responded to fan inquiries on social media, stating plainly that it has "no plans for additional DLCs or expansions" for the game. The finality of the statement disappointed many players still hoping for more content from Night City.
The decision reflects a deliberate shift in the studio's resources. CD Projekt is moving away from its internal game engine and transitioning to Unreal Engine, with Phantom Liberty being the last major release using the RED Engine. This technological transition makes sense from a business perspective; rebuilding development infrastructure around a new engine is too substantial an undertaking to run alongside major DLC projects.
Yet while Cyberpunk 2077 is being shelved, another open-world RPG is receiving unexpected attention. Industry insiders and leakers have reported that CD Projekt Red is developing a new story-based DLC for The Witcher 3 through Fool's Theory, a studio made up of former senior developers who worked on the original game, with a planned release window sometime in 2026. This remains unconfirmed by CD Projekt Red, yet famed leaker NateTheHate stated the DLC does exist.
The rumoured Witcher 3 expansion appears designed to bridge the narrative gap between the 2015 RPG and The Witcher 4. Some reports suggest the new DLC will take place in the base game's Velen area and be expanded with the DLC's new content, rather than introducing an entirely new location. This approach allows the team to reuse existing assets while focusing resources on storytelling and character work where the series has always excelled.
The real wait lies ahead for Cyberpunk fans. Polish firm Noble Securities predicts that CD Projekt RED will release Cyberpunk 2, the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, in late 2030. That timing is no accident; analysts believe the studio is targeting the franchise's tenth anniversary for maximum marketing impact. The desire to integrate multiplayer into production has extended development timelines, with the budget reaching 1.5 billion Polish zloty, and a release expected in Q4 2030.
This extended timeline reflects both technical and strategic reality. The Witcher 4, scheduled for release in late 2027, affects the development timeline for the Cyberpunk sequel. Rather than stretch both teams thin, CD Projekt Red is staggering its major releases, allowing the studio to focus firepower on one blockbuster at a time. It is a patient approach that contrasts sharply with industry pressure for faster release cycles.
Whether this wait proves worthwhile depends on execution. Cyberpunk 2077 itself demonstrated the risks of over-ambition; its 2020 launch was widely regarded as one of gaming's most troubled releases. The studio spent years restoring its reputation through sustained updates and the acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion. Now, with four years of breathing room before the next major release, CD Projekt Red faces a different challenge: maintaining player engagement and studio momentum across a portfolio of overlapping projects while building confidence that the next big bet will launch in proper condition.