It’s Confirmed The ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Sequel Will Explore Chicago, Sort Of
- CD Projekt Red is developing a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Project Orion, which will feature Night City and at least one additional city.
- The sequel's development follows the completion of support for Cyberpunk 2077, with creator Mike Pondsmith confirming limited involvement and revealing the new city setting.
- Pondsmith described the new city as feeling like a dystopian version of Chicago, distinct from Night City, supported by in-game posters referencing travel between Chicago and Night City in 2080.
- About 84 of CD Projekt Red's 707 staff work on Project Orion across studios in Boston and Vancouver, with Pondsmith reviewing scripts and visiting the development sites.
- The inclusion of a new city alongside Night City suggests expanded world dynamics for the sequel, though specific details and the release timeline remain undisclosed.
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