CD Projekt Red’sCyberpunk 2077releases in September with high expectations, as many gamers expect it to carry on CD Projekt Red’sWitcher 3legacy in establishing the next major landmark in immersive open world role-playing games.
But aside from breathtaking visuals and a game world filled with life,Cyberpunk 2077’smost worthy attribute may be in its DLC content, which could certainly be full new packages in caliber, if they are indeed similar toThe Witcher 3’sDLC content
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In a recent call to CD Projekt Red’s investors, the company confirmed some early details regardingCyberpunk 2077’sDLC. While nothing specific was explained about any inclusions in the DLC, it was confirmed thatCyberpunk 2077would have the equivalent amount of content in their DLC asThe Witcher 3’s.
The Witcher 3 Set the High Bar
The Witcher 3set the bar high for DLC content, as it included two full blown campaigns included in its two major DLC expansions. These were comprised of theHearts of StoneandBlood and Wineexpansions, the latter of which provided a full new gigantic game map to explore. This does not necessarily meanCyberpunk 2077will take exactly the same route, as it could favor smaller DLC packs, but more quantity of them. Either way, the current confirmation suggests a satisfyingly large amount of DLC content for theCyberpunk 2077community to remain active in playing the game long after the base game is finished.
For those unfamiliar, or who may not vividly recallThe Witcher 3’sDLC, the huge scale of its two major expansions easily added another hundred hours of gameplay toThe Witcher 3. In terms of gameplay,Blood and Winecould essentially be regarded as an entirely newWitchergamein itself, with a map full of main quests, side quests, and plenty more to do.
Furthermore, CD Projekt RED allowed players to start their games in theWitcher 3’scampaign expansions as new players, as if each could be its own stand-alone game or campaign. IfCyberpunk 2077follows this content strategy in similar ways, it is entirely possibly there could be some new districts or areas of Night City, or possibly an entirely different city to explore in theCyberpunk 2077universe.The Witcher 3’sexpansions also included new Tesham Mutna Armor and Manticore Armor, as well as Grandmaster-level crafted sets. GivenCyberpunk 2077’sfixation on cyberware and related technologies, it will be exciting to see what sort of extra perks and cyberware equipment gamers will get to experiment and play around with in theCyberpunk 2077DLC content.
With an already impressive array of features in the DLC’s,The Witcher 3’sBlood and Wineexpansion also gave way to multiple endingswithin their respective campaigns, defying the abnormally linear formulas most DLC content is prone to in most games. Hopefully,Cyberpunk 2077’sDLC content will reflect this level of depth as well.
And finally,The Witcher 3’sBlood and Wineexpansion raised the level cap and another among the 16 free DLC packs wasThe Witcher 3New Game+ feature. The New Game+ allowed players to return and replay the game from the beginning of any campaign, while starting with the player’s collected gear and progression after finishing the previous campaign. This makes for stronger incentive to progress through the game again while making one’s character stronger and more steadfast. This would certainly be a welcome feature inCyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077’s Progression System
Cyberpunk 2077integrates cyberware into its character progression systemwhich will allow players to switch abilities in and out depending on their current style of play or thirst for experimentation. Abilities will be segregated into 12 categories defined by Attributes such as Strength, Intelligence, Luck, and Tech.
Drawing from the inspiration and standards set by CD Project Red’sThe Witcher 3, there should be lots of abilities to tweak one’s build with enhanced cyber-ware and perhaps even some new Attribute categories to unlock new ability types. More ability to distribute Attributes further would also be welcome for those wishing for more creative hybrid character builds. CD Project RED is clearly giving players plenty of choice inCyberpunk 2077, and hopefullyCyberpunk 2077’sDLC enshrines these concepts further by following in the path ofThe Witcher 3’sDLC content.
Cyberpunk 2077releases June 14, 2025, on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
