The release ofCyberpunk 2077in December 2020 has proven to be one of the most successful and controversial game launches in recent memory.Cyberpunk 2077has now sold over 18 million copies, but has nevertheless faced significant criticism over technical issues, misleading promises, cut content, and LGBT+ representation. Now developer CD Projekt Red appears to be primed to take the next step withCyberpunk 2077, for better or worse, with an event that could see the reveal of the game’s first major expansion.A post on Twitter from the officialCyberpunk 2077has confirmed an upcoming online broadcast for Tuesday, September 6, at 8:00 AM PT/12:00 PM ET. The latest Night City Wire event will have two primary focuses, according to the announcement. The first focus will be onEdgerunners, theupcomingCyberpunk 2077animethat will begin airing on Netflix starting September 13. The second focus will be “what’s next” forCyberpunk 2077.RELATED:Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Expansion Reveal Could Be Coming SoonTo be clear, there’s no official mention of aCyberpunk 2077expansion. “What’s next” forCyberpunk 2077could mean a variety of different things, including further free updates focusing on content or quality. There are also tie-in projects likeCyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City, a board game spin-off launching in 2023, which could be mentioned.Cyberpunk 2077remains a massive property with a lot of potential opportunities in the future.
Expectations are that CD Projekt Red will officially unveil its expansion during the event, though. Details were leaked earlier this year, revealing theCyberpunk 2077expansion’s story and mission structurefor fans willing to be spoiled. The officialCyberpunk 2077Twitter account even teased upcoming news about an expansion as recently as August.
The development of aCyberpunk 2077expansion is by no means a secret, even ignoring the leaks.CD Projekt Red’s parent company confirmed during financial reports in April and May that around half of the studio’s development resources were dedicated to aCyberpunk 2077expansion. The expansion was even confirmed for a tentative release window in 2023. While no specific information was shared at the time, fans were told to expect further announcements later in 2022.
Suffice to say,Cyberpunk 2077fansare expecting news regarding the expansion soon and the upcoming Night City Wire broadcast presents the biggest opportunity for that unveiling yet. If CD Projekt Red doesn’t share more information about theCyberpunk 2077expansion, it’ll cause a new controversy on its own. There’s really no reason not to believe theCyberpunk 2077expansion won’t be a part of the September 6 broadcast at this point, though.
Cyberpunk 2077is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
