A potential new Cyberpunk 2077 DLC has leaked through a Reddit post and a LinkedIn profile indicating work on side quests focused on characters like Judy and Panam, with possible ties to the upcoming Edgerunners anime. While details remain unconfirmed, the leaks suggest smaller, character-driven updates rather than large expansions, likely arriving around the game’s fifth anniversary later in the year.
The video discusses a potential new DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 that may have leaked through a Reddit post and a LinkedIn profile update. A senior writer contracted by Virtuous Games, the developer behind recent patches, appeared to be working on multiple side quests for an upcoming DLC, with work starting in April 2025. The wording on the profile suggests multiple DLC releases, though it remains unconfirmed whether these are free updates or paid expansions. The discovery was initially based on a LinkedIn profile that has since been edited, but the connection to Cyberpunk 2077 remains compelling, especially given Virtuous’s involvement in previous updates.
The content of the potential DLC appears to focus on expanding interactions with existing characters, particularly Judy and Panam, which are among the most requested community features. The writer’s samples on their website include scenes with Judy, hinting at possible new storylines or romance options. Additionally, the recent tease from Judy’s voice actress about working on something new and the re-emergence of her character in the game support the idea that CDPR is working on new content centered around these characters, possibly involving new dialogue and interactions. This would align with the community’s desire for more meaningful character engagement.
Speculation extends to the upcoming Netflix anime, Edgerunners, and its potential ties to new DLC. Encrypted character birthdays and teasers from the Edrunners Twitter account suggest that new characters or storylines might be introduced through in-game content or tie-ins with the anime. There is also discussion about whether a second season of Edgerunners is planned, with some hints pointing toward new projects or cross-media tie-ins that could influence the timing and nature of the DLC. The possibility of multiple DLCs, including one related to the anime, is considered plausible given CDPR’s history of tie-in content.
The video emphasizes that previous DLCs from CDPR have been free, focusing on small content like weapons, vehicles, and quality-of-life updates, whereas expansions like Phantom Liberty are paid. Therefore, if a new DLC is announced, it might be a smaller free update rather than a full expansion. The creator suggests that the current leaks point toward a smaller, character-driven side quest update, possibly released around the game’s fifth anniversary in December, rather than an immediate, large-scale expansion. The timing of upcoming events and official statements also hint that any new content might still be a ways off.
Finally, the video notes that upcoming official events, such as the Red Streams and Summer GameFest, are unlikely to reveal new DLC, focusing instead on the Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077. Despite the speculation, CDPR has not explicitly denied the possibility of new DLC, and recent hiring and development activity suggest that some form of additional content is in the works. However, based on the timing of recent developments and official statements, it seems more probable that any substantial new DLC or expansion would arrive later in the year, possibly around the game’s fifth anniversary, rather than imminently.