Cyberpunk 2077 is experiencing a notable resurgence in player numbers on Steam, coinciding with a recent sale and anticipation for the upcoming Netflix anime "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2." This renewed interest has led to fans urging CD Projekt to reconsider its stance on releasing further downloadable content, drawing comparisons to the ongoing support for The Witcher 3.
CD Projekt recently announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies since its December 2020 launch, an increase of 5 million units since November 2025. The game has received one major expansion to date: "Phantom Liberty," released in 2023 and featuring Idris Elba. However, in May, the studio stated it had "no plans" for additional DLC or expansions for Cyberpunk 2077, suggesting that players hoping for more content would likely need to wait for the sequel. Cyberpunk 2 is reportedly further behind The Witcher 4 in development, with CD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski indicating it might not launch before 2030.
Despite these assurances, Cyberpunk 2077's concurrent player count on Steam recently surpassed 100,000, a figure not seen since 2023. This surge has fueled a strong desire among players for new content. A popular Reddit thread titled "Yeah, we are gonna need that second DLC CDPR!" garnered 12,000 upvotes, reflecting a widespread sentiment. Fans have expressed willingness to support the game financially through new expansions.
Some players feel it is unfair that The Witcher 3, an older title, continues to receive new DLC while Cyberpunk 2077, a newer game, does not. "It’s a slap in the face The Witcher 3 is getting another DLC," one fan commented. "To any Witcher fans reading I don’t hate the game for it but bro why is an 11-year old game with heaps of DLC still getting new shit and the newer title isn’t? I really wish they’d revisit some of the cut content and add it via DLC…"
Another player, nearing the end of a 220-hour playthrough, stated, "A new DLC would wreck my plans to move onto my backlog, but I’d f***ing take it in a second lol." These sentiments highlight a perceived potential for more content within the existing game, with some players actively researching cut content and envisioning what future DLC could entail.
While CD Projekt's official position remains that no new Cyberpunk 2077 DLC is planned, some speculate that further expansions could be released closer to the launch of the sequel, mirroring the development trajectory of The Witcher 3's DLC releases. For those returning to or beginning their journey in Night City, comprehensive guides are available covering main jobs, romance options, the "Phantom Liberty" expansion, and console commands.