After years of speculation, CD Projekt RED has officially confirmed that Cyberpunk 2 is in development. Previously known by its codename, Project Orion, the game has now entered the pre-production phase. The statement arrived on 28 May through X (formerly known as Twitter), and was a momentous one for everybody who has been clamouring for a Cyberpunk 2077 follow-up.
CD Projekt RED Officially Announces Cyberpunk 2 (Project Orion) Entering Pre-Production with Unreal Engine 5
The announcement of Project Orion came in October 2022 as part of CDPR’s stellar lineup, which also includes new Witcher titles alongside the Cyberpunk sequel. What makes this project particularly interesting is that it is being developed by a new studio based in Boston, North America. This team is in constant contact with the first Cyberpunk creators, ensuring both familiar and innovative gameplay for fans. CD Projekt RED aims for Cyberpunk 2 to fully harness the vast potential of the Cyberpunk universe.
Particularly given the extreme blowback the studio got when Cyberpunk 2077 went live. At present, the team is concentrating on creating early game systems and prototyping core mechanics, so the fundamentals of the gameplay and the story the player will experience are only coming together now. Fans are interested to see what new twists the sequel brings to the story and gameplay versus its predecessor, and what new gameplay mechanics will debut as well.
A positive change for fans is the shift to Unreal Engine 5 for this sequel, moving away from CDPR’s own RED engine used in the original game. This transition could result in greater stability and enhanced visuals. Since Cyberpunk 2 has only recently begun pre-production, there is no release date yet, and it may be several years before the game reaches its later development stages. Night City fans will need to remain patient for now.
FAQs
Is Cyberpunk 2 officially confirmed?
Yes, it’s now in pre-production.
What engine is Cyberpunk 2 using?
Unreal Engine 5 for better performance and visuals.
