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Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel to Feature Night City and a New Chicago-Inspired Setting

Mike Pondsmith confirms the upcoming Project Orion will include a second dystopian city with a distinct 'Chicago gone wrong' aesthetic.

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CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 sequel will include a second city alongside the returning Night City.

Overview

  • Project Orion, the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, is being developed by CD Projekt Red's North American studios in Boston and Vancouver.
  • The game will revisit Night City while introducing a second city described by creator Mike Pondsmith as having a 'Chicago gone wrong' vibe.
  • Pondsmith, in a reduced advisory role, has reviewed scripts and assets, including environmental designs for the new city.
  • The sequel aims to improve technical features, including a highly reactive and realistic crowd system, as suggested in recent job listings.
  • Project Orion remains in early development with no release window announced, as CD Projekt Red balances work on The Witcher 4.