When Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 launched earlier this year, CD Projekt Red made a big deal about it being the final update. The company said its focus was shifting entirely to Project Orion, the upcoming sequel. Yet only a few months later, Update 2.3 appeared. Without formal patch notes and accompanied only by a meme from a developer saying “I’ve got one more in me,” it raised questions about whether this really is the end.
At this point, it is fair to doubt any declaration that Cyberpunk 2077 support is truly over as the game’s update history suggests otherwise. Until Project Orion is officially in players’ hands, there could still be more on the way.
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Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.3 Update Surprises Again
Nothing is known yet about Update 2.3. However, one post in particular stirred a big conversation in the Cyberpunk 2077 community. In April 2025, a senior writer affiliated with Virtuos briefly listed work on “an upcoming DLC” for Cyberpunk 2077.
The listing was quickly taken down, but not before fans began speculating. Given the wording, it seems plausible that the DLC would not be a major expansion like Phantom Liberty, but rather a smaller batch of content. The mention of analyzing voice lines already in the game suggests this could be additional quests or scenes using preexisting dialogue. Some have speculated that some characters, such as Kerry Eurodyne or River Ward, could receive added epilogues or post-credits closure, and it's possible this could still be true of whatever 2.3 entails, let alone future updates.
The absence of patch notes for Update 2.3 has caused confusion, especially as most prior updates included detailed documentation. This kind of smaller, narrative-focused content would fit with CD Projekt Red’s current direction, extending the lifespan of the game without committing resources that are now needed for Project Orion and The Witcher 4.
Virtuos May Be CDPR’s Secret Weapon
The role of Virtuos cannot be overlooked. This studio has already helped with several key Cyberpunk 2077 milestones, including the 2.0 overhaul and the 2.2 update. It helped revamp the police system, AI behavior, and overall progression, all of which dramatically improved the gameplay experience.
Virtuos has also been getting attention for its work on Oblivion Remastered. The project has been praised for capturing the original atmosphere while applying a more polished visual design. One of the most talked about moments is the early sequence where players exit the sewer into the open world. The remaster preserved the emotional tone of that moment while enhancing its impact with updated lighting and textures.
The lead writer who posted about the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 DLC is also connected to the Oblivion remaster project.
This combination of technical skill and narrative sensitivity is exactly what Cyberpunk 2077 needs for a potential final sendoff. If Virtuos handles it, the content is likely in good hands and would help CD to fulfill the fairly big wish list for Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.3 patch and beyond.
Cyberpunk 2077 Could Inspire Other Studios
If CD Projekt Red’s outsourcing strategy works, it may encourage other studios to take a similar approach. BioWare, for example, has long faced requests to remake or remaster Dragon Age: Origins. With its current resources committed to the next Mass Effect, handing the project to another trusted studio could make a remake possible without compromising active development.
CD Projekt Red is supposedly already applying this model to another of its games. According to recent rumors, The Witcher 3 may receive a new story DLC in 2026, well after its supposed conclusion. This content is allegedly being developed by Fool’s Theory, the same studio working on the Witcher Remake. If true, this would further confirm that CD Projekt Red is actively experimenting with third-party collaboration to extend the life of its titles.
The Witcher 3's previous DLCs, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, are still considered some of the strongest expansions in modern RPG history. While any new addition would have a high standard to meet, Fool’s Theory has already proven itself capable of delivering content in the franchise’s tone and world.
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