Cyberpunk 2077 Isn’t Staying Completely Silent Until Project Orion

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Summary

  • CD Projekt Red is in the process of shifting focus to The Witcher 4, with Cyberpunk 2077 support slowing down.
  • Project Orion, Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel, is still in early pre-production and may not be released until 2029 or 2030.
  • CD Projekt Red has plans to release Cyberpunk 2077 side projects such as a Netflix series and a live-action adaptation to tide fans over until Project Orion.

After enduring a rocky start, Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt Red, has successfully overcome its challenges over the past five years. This turnaround has won back much favor among fans, who are now eagerly anticipating what the studio will create next with this game. In fact, a sequel, known as Project Orion, was announced as early as 2022. Despite limited information being available, the follow-up has sparked equal measures of excitement and speculation among players.

In the latest development, the studio has unveiled a fresh trailer for “The Witcher 4,” the much-anticipated forthcoming title in their well-loved series. Given CDPR’s recent announcement that they have wrapped up main support for “Cyberpunk 2077,” they are now focusing squarely on the upcoming fourth installment of “The Witcher.” For now, Project Orion seems to be taking a break, meaning we may not hear much more about it soon. However, fans won’t be left in the dark entirely, as there are a few projects related to “Cyberpunk 2077” on the horizon that will offer additional content from the franchise before the sequel arrives.

In January, there was an unanticipated update for the game Cyberpunk 2077, which had earlier hinted that no further updates might be released.

Despite CD Projekt Red Shifting Focus More on The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077 Isn’t Entirely Slowing Down Before Project Orion

Project Orion Will Probably Be in the Works For a While

Apart from the anticipated The Witcher 4, CD Projekt Red is also working on other Witcher games, including a remake of the original and a multiplayer version. Since these projects seem to be taking precedence over Project Orion, it’s projected that its release might occur between 2029 and 2030. The studio has been expanding to manage its workload more efficiently, having opened a new office in Boston, MA., last Spring. Job listings for Project Orion have recently surfaced, suggesting progress, but the sequel is currently in the early stages of pre-production, with further development likely after the release of the next Witcher game.

Upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 Side Projects

  • An animated Netflix series that was confirmed in 2024.
  • A live-action adaptation announced in 2023, to be produced in partnership with Anonymous Content (Mr. Robot, The Revenant.)

The upcoming story aims to build upon the popularity of “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” anime, which not only boosted the reputation of “Cyberpunk 2077” but also introduced the IP to a broader audience. At this point, it’s undecided whether the new project will be a series or a movie. Previously, “Cyberpunk 2077” has worked with prominent actors, and both formats offer exciting opportunities to delve deeper into the setting. As for release dates, it’s likely that they’ll debut before or at the same time as Project Orion.

CD Projekt Red Could Tide Fans Over With Other Potential Cyberpunk 2077 Tie-Ins

CD Projekt Red has other methods for delivering additional content from Cyberpunk 2077 while players eagerly await Project Orion. For instance, a comic book series like “Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team,” released in 2020 before the game’s launch, could be continued to bridge to the sequel. Additionally, the 2024 tabletop RPG, Gangs of Night City, could form a solid basis for a spin-off similar to “Thonebreaker: The Witcher Tales.” So, fans may expect some significant Cyberpunk 2077 works to keep them engaged until Project Orion arrives, and CDPR might even unveil more content as time goes by.

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2025-02-23 16:03