CD Projekt RED prematurely announced when players can expect free downloadable content to Cyberpunk 2077.
O Cyberpunk 2077 the site was updated with a new page, dedicated to the future content of the game. When discovered, the page also discards the first details for when players can expect to see new DLCs.
According to the website, “the free DLC starts to hit Night City in early 2021”, suggesting that the first pieces of content will be in the first quarter of the year. You can see the full page here.
In September, CD Projekt RED stated in a company conference call that details post-launch content for Cyberpunk 2077 would be revealed soon. At the time, it said that players can expect the same script similar to the The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which saw a mix of free add-ons and paid expansions.
Although very little has been shared in terms of what is coming Cyberpunk 2077, the company added that it will be “a series of free DLCs and expansions”.
By comparison, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt received 16 free add-on packs after its launch, which included new hair styles, armor and side missions. The two expansions added a substantial amount of new content with new locations, stories and gameplay elements in 20-30 hour campaigns.
It is unclear what content the DLC will involve. Its addition will also come along with two substantial patches, which are said to rectify a plethora of problems plaguing the game and its performance on next-generation systems.
Players recently discovered an entire rail system in Cyberpunk 2077, which ended up being cut before the game’s release.