CD Projekt Red has officially announced that the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, currently referred to as Cyberpunk 2 (formerly codenamed Project Orion), has entered the pre-production phase. This development was confirmed in the company's Q1 2025 financial report, indicating that the conceptual phase has been completed and the project is moving forward with a dedicated team of approximately 96 developers
Development Studios: The project is being led by CD Projekt Red's North American teams based in Boston and Vancouver.
Current Phase: The game is in pre-production, focusing on planning and design.
Team Size: Approximately 96 developers are currently assigned to the project.
Technology: The game is expected to utilize Unreal Engine 5, marking a shift from the REDengine used in previous titles
While specific plot details remain under wraps, Cyberpunk creator Mike Pondsmith has hinted that the sequel will feature a new city that "feels more like Chicago gone wrong," suggesting a departure from the original game's Night City setting
Given that the game is still in the early stages of development, a release date has not been announced. Industry analysts speculate that the game may not launch before 2030, considering the development timelines of CD Projekt Red's previous titles
As development progresses, CD Projekt Red is expected to release more information about Cyberpunk 2. Fans of the franchise can look forward to updates on the game's setting, characters, and gameplay mechanics in the coming years.