Where the ‘secret DLC’ rumour came from
After Cyberpunk 2077’s well‑documented redemption and the strong reception to its spy‑thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, fans naturally started hoping for more. Community speculation on social platforms and forums quickly snowballed into a belief that CD Projekt Red might be quietly preparing a ‘secret’ DLC or another expansion. Some players pointed to datamined content, lingering side‑quest threads, and earlier comments about long‑term support as supposed evidence that Night City still had one last surprise in store. As the rumour spread, it became framed less as wishful thinking and more as a near‑certainty in some corners of the fandom. For Malaysian players who came into Cyberpunk 2077 late—after many of the big patches—the idea of a hidden, final content drop sounded especially plausible, given how much the game has already changed since launch. But all of this was built on speculation, not confirmed plans.
CD Projekt Red’s clear statement: no more Cyberpunk 2077 DLC
In March, CD Projekt Red used its official Cyberpunk 2077 account on X to directly address the secret DLC rumour. The studio stated, “We have no plans for additional DLCs or expansions. If anything changes, we will inform you all!” This short CD Projekt Red statement was intended to shut down expectations of any hidden or surprise content drops for the game. Coming from the official channel, it leaves little room for reinterpretation: there is no secret DLC waiting in the wings, and Phantom Liberty is being treated as the final major expansion. For players in Malaysia and elsewhere, the takeaway is simple—what you see now is essentially the complete package. Any future news will be clearly announced, not quietly slipped into the game. That transparency is meant to reset community expectations and stop speculation from turning into disappointment.
Cyberpunk 2077 after Phantom Liberty: a ‘finished’ Night City
Since launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has undergone a massive transformation through patches, systems overhauls and the Phantom Liberty content, which many fans regard as the culmination of the game’s redemption arc. While the official sources here focus on the DLC rumours, the broader community context is that the current version of Night City feels close to a definitive edition, with major bugs fixed and core systems strengthened. On top of that, the modding scene has stepped in to keep the game fresh. Collections like Night City Reborn, curated on Nexus Mods, bundle over 600 mods that add improved graphics, vehicles, weapons, outfits, immersive gameplay tweaks and expanded locations. This shows how a ‘finished’ base game can still feel alive. For Malaysian players jumping in now, Cyberpunk 2077 offers a far more stable and content‑rich experience than at launch, even without any new official DLC on the horizon.
From Night City to new projects: what CDPR is focusing on next
While the specific statement about the secret DLC rumour only confirms that no further Cyberpunk 2077 DLC is planned, CD Projekt Red has already been public in other venues about shifting resources to future projects. The studio has long signalled that a full Cyberpunk sequel is in development, although it remains “many years away” from launch, and The Witcher franchise is also receiving renewed attention. Meanwhile, spin‑off efforts such as a Cyberpunk 2077 prequel RPG and other tie‑ins show that CDPR is interested in expanding the universe outside the original game. For existing players, this means the main Night City experience is effectively locked in place, while the creative energy is being redirected to new titles. It’s a trade‑off: less ongoing content for the current game, but a better chance that the next Cyberpunk entry and upcoming Witcher projects arrive in a stronger state from day one.
What Malaysian players can realistically expect going forward
Given CD Projekt Red’s explicit denial of any additional Cyberpunk 2077 DLC, it’s realistic to assume that Phantom Liberty was the final large expansion. Future patches, if any, are likely to be minor fixes rather than major content drops. For Malaysian fans, that means it’s time to treat the game as complete and decide how you want to experience this final version of Night City. One path is to replay the main story and Phantom Liberty with different choices; another is to lean into community creations like the Night City Reborn mod collection, which can dramatically refresh the game with new visuals, cars, weapons and gameplay layers. Looking ahead, the real excitement will come from the eventual Cyberpunk sequel plans and new Witcher projects. While those are still distant, they suggest that Night City’s legacy will live on—even if Cyberpunk 2077 itself won’t be getting a secret DLC.