Cyberpunk 2077’s fifth birthday is teasing something big — but what exactly?

Cyberpunk 2077 Fifth Anniversary: What’s Coming & When to Tune In

CD Projekt Red just handed Night City a set of calendar invites-and they’re deliberately vague. A “secure comms channel” teaser and an image listing Dec. 10, Dec. 12 (Solomon Reed) and Dec. 19 (Song So Mi) is a neat way to make players mark their calendars. This caught my attention because CDPR has proven it can still swing big post-launch surprises: after the rocky launch, Phantom Liberty showed the studio can deliver a focused, high-impact expansion. These teases smell like more than sentimentality; they could reshape what players do in Night City next.

• Dec. 10 – Game’s fifth anniversary: expect an anniversary trailer, update or event.
• Dec. 12 – Solomon Reed transmission: narrative continuation, canon hints or Reed-linked content.
• Dec. 19 — Song So Mi (Songbird) transmission: story beats, in-game events, or music/radio additions.

Breaking down the teasers — what they probably mean

Let’s cut through the corporate language: those dates are a drip campaign. On a practical level CDPR has three storytelling hooks to play with—an anniversary showcase, a follow-up to Phantom Liberty’s arcs, and a smaller, flavorful drop. The use of Phantom Liberty characters isn’t random. Reed (played by Idris Elba) and Song So Mi were central to that expansion’s stakes; highlighting them now suggests new narrative threads or post-expansion continuations rather than just a cosmetic sale.

Why this matters now

“Why now?” is the right question. Five years post-launch is a milestone when fandom sentiment, sales momentum, and platform lifecycle intersect. CDPR has fixed core systems, expanded mod support, and shown it’s willing to invest in bigger paid content (Phantom Liberty). An anniversary push can be a low-risk moment to: relaunch interest, bring lapsed players back, and set the table for further DLC or live-service-style events.

Concrete possibilities (and what I’m betting on)

• Anniversary trailer + major patch on Dec. 10: expect QoL updates, bug fixes and maybe a gameplay teaser.
• Solomon Reed content on Dec. 12: a new questline or branching content tied to one Phantom Liberty ending, possibly clarifying “canon.”
• Songbird transmission on Dec. 19: in-game radio, music drops, or limited-time Night City events—things that spice the world rather than overhaul it.
• Less likely but possible: hints at paid DLC or a roadmap for a bigger expansion building on Phantom Liberty.

What players should do before the transmissions

• Finish Phantom Liberty if you want full context—some reveals may assume you completed those endings.
• Back up saves before Dec. 10 in case a patch affects progress or mods.
• Follow CDPR channels and watch streams or community hubs for instant patch notes and dataminer chatter.
• Update the game and keep an eye on console storefronts for simultaneous patches.

A healthy dose of skepticism

I’m excited, but I’m also cautious. CDPR’s past shows it can deliver meaningful content—and it also knows how to monetize enthusiasm. The teasers could be pure goodwill (events, QoL tweaks) or a lead-up to paid DLC or cosmetic storefront pushes. I’ll be watching for any signs of gated story beats or microtransaction-first design. If it’s substantive narrative content—great. If it’s a season of cosmetic drops and timed bundles, temper your hype.

Why fans should care

This anniversary matters because it’s a barometer of CDPR’s long-term plan for Cyberpunk. Are we getting continued narrative investment, or are we sliding into small-event content and cosmetics? For players who love the world-building and story threads from Phantom Liberty, these dates might deliver the next chapter. For casual players, it’s a chance to jump back in during a likely flash sale or event.

TL;DR

Mark Dec. 10, 12 and 19 on your calendar. Expect an anniversary trailer and patch on the 10th, narrative-focused Reed content on the 12th, and Songbird-flavored events on the 19th. Be ready to update your game, finish Phantom Liberty if you care about story context, and keep a skeptical eye on monetization. This could be a neat narrative bridge—or a polished set of timed events; either way, Night City is about to get noisy again.