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Fan Surge Revives Calls for New Cyberpunk 2077 DLC
7/12/2026, 12:11:52 AM
Player Resurgence and DLC Demands
A recent sales boost and a spike in Steam activity have reignited community pressure on CD Projekt Red to add new downloadable content to *Cyberpunk 2077*. On July 5, the game’s concurrent player count on Steam topped 100,000, the highest level since 2023. The surge coincides with a major discount, hype surrounding the Netflix anime *Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2*, and a collaboration with *Wuthering Waves*. Fans are using Reddit threads, social media, and comment sections to urge the studio to reverse its earlier statement that no further DLC is planned.
Sales Milestone and Content History
CD Projekt Red confirmed that *Cyberpunk 2077* has sold 40 million copies worldwide since its December 2020 launch, a rise of five million since November 2025. To date the title has received a single expansion, 2023’s *Phantom Liberty* starring Idris Elba. The studio has repeatedly indicated that future content will focus on the upcoming sequel, *Cyberpunk 2*, which co-CEO Michal Nowakowski suggested will not appear until at least 2030—well after the release schedule for *The Witcher 4*.
CD Projekt’s Official Position
In a May 2024 statement, CD Projekt Red asserted it has “no plans” for additional *Cyberpunk 2077* DLC or expansions, directing player expectations toward the forthcoming sequel. The company’s messaging emphasizes that any new post-launch content would likely be tied to the launch window of *Cyberpunk 2* rather than the current title.
Fan Criticism and Comparisons
Community members have expressed frustration, noting that *The Witcher 3* continues to receive new DLC despite its age, while *Cyberpunk 2077*—still generating strong engagement—remains static. Critics argue the disparity undermines player goodwill and request that cut content be revisited through new add-ons.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Have fun my dears, hope it’s going to keep you hooked, entertained, and inspired,” — Pawel Sasko, associate game director, *Cyberpunk 2* (tweet)
- “Yeah, we are gonna need that second DLC CDPR!” — Reddit thread title (12 k upvotes)
- “It’s a slap in the face The Witcher 3 is getting another DLC,” — Fan comment
- “I’m just wrapping up my first playthrough. 100%ing it at around 220 hours. It’s incredible. A new DLC would wreck my plans to move onto my backlog, but I’d f***ing take it in a second lol,” — Fan comment
The contrast between CD Projekt’s firm stance and the vocal fan base highlights an ongoing tension over post-launch support for one of the industry’s most commercially successful RPGs.
