Summary
It seems as though Project Orion, the currently untitled sequel toCyberpunk 2077, may simply be calledCyberpunk 2.Cyberpunk 2077had an infamously terrible launch in 2020, but CD Projekt Red worked hard to improve the experience to the point where the game is now looked at as one of the best action-RPGs of all time.
Cyberpunk 2077and itsPhantom Liberty expansionhave earned widespread critical acclaim in the years since the base game’s disastrous launch, and many fans are excited to see what’s next for the franchise. Luckily, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that aCyberpunk 2077sequel is in development under the codename Project Orion. There aren’t many other details about the project at this time, but it seems that its titlemighthave been revealed.
CD Projekt Red has been hiring for theCyberpunk 2077sequelfor quite some time, with job listings all referring to the game as Project Orion. However, a more recent job listing for a Producer role calls the gameCyberpunk 2instead. It’s also worth pointing out that CD Projekt Red recently filed a trademark for theCyberpunklogowithout"2077." As many fans likely assumed, it seems the “2077” may be dropped from the title for futureCyberpunkgames, opening the door for the sequel to be calledCyberpunk 2or something else entirely. Of course, it’s possible thatCyberpunk 2is simply a placeholder name, and so fans should keep that in mind. Still, it’s interesting that it’s being referred to asCyberpunk 2now instead of Project Orion.
Project Orion Job Listing Calls the Game Cyberpunk 2
TheCyberpunk 2077sequel is likely years away from release, and so there’s a chance that a name for the game hasn’t even been settled on yet. CD Projekt Red has a lot of irons in the fire right now, with the studio’s main focus currently beingThe Witcher 4.The Witcher 4will star Ciri as the main protagonistand is expected to launch within the next few years. TheCyberpunksequel will come at some point after that, but there are plenty of other CD Projekt Red games for fans to look forward to.
BesidesThe Witcher 4andCyberpunk 2, there’s also a newWitchermultiplayer game called Project Sirius in the works, a brand-new IP in development, aWitcher 1remake built with Unreal Engine 5, and a collaboration with Scopely on a game based on an existing franchise. So while the wait for more concrete information onCyberpunk 2may be a long one, at least there will be plenty of other CD Projekt Red content to check out in the years ahead.
