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| Songbird, one of the characters from Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty expansion. |
It’s a story of redemption few in the gaming world thought possible. Five and a half years after a launch so troubled it became a cautionary tale, Cyberpunk 2077 finally found its audience, its footing, and its critical acclaim. The game’s recent arrival on Xbox Game Pass felt like a victory lap—a signal that the game was not only complete but ready for a massive new wave of players.
But for many fans, that Game Pass debut sparked a familiar ember of hope: if the game was finding a new home, could more new adventures for V be far behind?
This week, CD Projekt Red delivered a definitive, and for some, somber answer.
The End of the Road: No "Secret DLC" Coming
In a brief but unambiguous exchange on X (formerly Twitter), the official Cyberpunk 2077 account responded to a user who, prompted by the Game Pass news, asked directly when a "secret new DLC" might arrive.
The studio’s reply was as clear as a message from a fixer: "We have no plans for additional DLCs or expansions. If anything changes, we will inform you all!"
This single statement, posted on March 10, 2026, puts to rest months of speculation that had been circulating since the release of the game’s one and only expansion, Phantom Liberty. For a community that watched the game rise from its ashes, the confirmation that the story is truly over is a bittersweet milestone.
A Look Back at the Final Updates
For the uninitiated, Cyberpunk 2077's journey didn't end with a bang, but with a series of meticulous updates. The sprawling spy-thriller expansion, Phantom Liberty, dropped in September 2023, adding a new district, a gripping story arc starring Idris Elba and Keanu Reeves, and a complete overhaul of many core systems.
After that, the developers continued to polish Night City's neon-lit streets. Patch 2.3, released in July 2024, served as the game’s final update. It added quality-of-life features like the ability to change your vehicle's paint job with CrystalCoat technology and enhancements to the photo mode, allowing players to capture their perfect shots of the decaying metropolis. Now, with CDPR’s latest confirmation, it's clear that version 2.3 is not just the last update—it's the final canonical version of Cyberpunk 2077.
What Lies Beyond the Blackwall: The Sequel and Its Rumors
So, if Night City is officially on read-only mode, where does the franchise go from here? All eyes are now on the project codenamed "Orion"—the full-fledged sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
Development is well underway, though it remains years away from release. CD Projekt Red has been aggressively staffing the project, estimating that a team of 350 to 500 developers will be needed to hit their ambitious timelines and avoid the crunch culture that plagued the first game's launch.
While official details are scarce, the rumor mill is already painting a picture of what's to come. Persistent whispers suggest the sequel will finally incorporate the online multiplayer elements that were once planned for Cyberpunk 2077 but later scrapped. Perhaps most intriguingly, Mike Pondsmith, the creator of the Cyberpunk tabletop universe, has hinted at a dramatically different setting. He described the atmosphere for the sequel as having a "Chicago gone wrong" feel, suggesting a shift away from the sun-drenched, hyper-capitalist decay of Night City to something perhaps grittier, more industrial, and potentially set in a different time period or location within the same universe.
The Final Call
For now, the story that began with V waking up in a landfill is complete. The Cyberpunk 2077 that players can download today on Xbox Game Pass is the definitive, finished version of the game—a testament to a developer's commitment to making things right, even if it took years.
As the development team shifts their focus entirely to the future, the lights in Night City will remain on. They just won't be powered by any new stories. For those who haven't experienced it, the ultimate edition—which includes the base game and the essential Phantom Liberty expansion—is waiting. For the veterans who have seen it all, the wait for the next evolution of the cyberpunk dream has officially begun.
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| CD Projekt RED's response to a commentor asking about new DLC. |