Just wrapped up another Night City adventure and I'm buzzing with excitement! The gaming community is absolutely electric with the news that Cyberpunk 2's pre-production is officially underway. As someone who's spent countless hours in Night City, I can't help but feel like a kid waiting for Christmas morning! 🤩

CD Projekt Red recently confirmed that Cyberpunk 2 (previously known as Project Orion) has moved from conceptual phase to pre-production. For us gamers, this is HUGE news - it means they're done with the initial brainstorming and are now building actual prototypes and allocating their dev team to bring this cyberpunk dream to life.

From Disaster to Masterpiece

Let's rewind a bit. Remember the absolute dumpster fire that was Cyberpunk 2077's launch back in 2020? Glitches that would make even Bethesda blush, crashes that had us all questioning our life choices, and performance issues that turned high-end PCs into expensive paperweights.

But CDPR did something rare in the gaming industry - they stuck with it. Patch after patch, update after update, they slowly transformed their broken promise into the game we were originally promised. The Phantom Liberty DLC in 2023 was basically the cherry on top that cemented the game's redemption arc.

Now in 2025, Cyberpunk 2077 stands as one of the most impressive comeback stories in gaming history. I've personally sunk over 300 hours into it and still find new things to love!

What We Know About Cyberpunk 2

So what's the scoop on the sequel? Here's what I've gathered:

• It's officially called Cyberpunk 2 (goodbye, Project Orion codename)

• CDPR is building it in Unreal Engine 5 instead of their in-house REDengine

• 96 developers out of CDPR's 730-person team are currently working on it

• Mike Pondsmith (the OG creator of the Cyberpunk tabletop game) hinted we're leaving Night City for a new setting described as "Chicago gone wrong" 😱

The switch to Unreal Engine 5 is particularly interesting to me. While REDengine gave us the stunning visuals of Night City, UE5 has shown mind-blowing potential with its Nanite and Lumen technologies. Just imagine what a cyberpunk world could look like with that level of detail and lighting!

When Can We Expect It?

Let's be real, chooms - we're in for a wait. Pre-production is just the second phase of game development, and for a game of this scale, it could take years before we even see a proper trailer. CDPR is also juggling several other massive projects:

• The Witcher 4

• A remake of the original Witcher

• A multiplayer Witcher game

• A completely new IP

With resources spread across these projects, I'd be shocked if we see Cyberpunk 2 before 2028. But hey, after what happened with the first game, I'd rather they take their sweet time and get it right!

People Also Ask

Will Cyberpunk 2 feature V or Johnny Silverhand?

Given that the game is likely moving to a new location, and considering how V's story concluded, it seems unlikely that either character will return as protagonists. However, CDPR loves their easter eggs and references, so I wouldn't be surprised to see them mentioned or make cameo appearances.

Will Cyberpunk 2 be available on current-gen consoles?

By the time Cyberpunk 2 releases, we'll likely be well into the PS6/Xbox Series X successor generation. Given CDPR's ambitions and the power of Unreal Engine 5, I expect it to be built primarily for next-gen hardware.

Is Cyberpunk 2 connected to the Netflix series?

While there's no official confirmation, the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the announcement of a new animated project suggest that CDPR values this transmedia approach. I wouldn't be surprised if elements from these shows influence the game's world.

The Future of Cyberpunk

While we wait for Cyberpunk 2, there's still plenty to look forward to in the franchise. The original game is being ported to Nintendo Switch 2, and Netflix is developing another Cyberpunk animated project following the massive success of Edgerunners.

As I sit here in my apartment, neon lights filtering through the blinds like some wannabe Night City resident, I can't help but wonder... what parts of cyberpunk culture will CDPR explore next? Will they lean more into the transhumanist themes that were only touched upon in 2077? Will corporate warfare take center stage in a Chicago-inspired hellscape?

The cyberpunk genre has always been about asking uncomfortable questions about our relationship with technology, corporate power, and what it means to be human. In a world where AI, corporate monopolies, and digital identity are increasingly central to our lives, these themes have never been more relevant.

What aspects of cyberpunk do you hope they explore in the sequel? I'm dying to know what you chooms think! 💭