Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Project Orion Just Revealed the Ace Up Its Sleeve

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Cyberpunk 2077 was a captivating game, and its upcoming sequel, currently called Project Orion, promises to be just as interesting-but hopefully for better reasons. The original game is largely remembered for its troubled launch, which took years and a lot of money to fix. CD Projekt Red will definitely want to avoid repeating those issues with the new game.

One of the biggest features cut from *Cyberpunk 2077* after its difficult launch was the planned multiplayer mode. CD Projekt Red decided to prioritize the single-player experience and the open world of Night City instead, a choice many players agree was the right one – exploring the city as V and Johnny Silverhand is where the game truly shines. However, it’s still interesting to imagine what a multiplayer version could have been like. Luckily, that vision might not be entirely lost.

CD Projekt Red Is Hiring Online Game Developers for ‘Cyberpunk 2’

CD Projekt Red Has a Lead Network Engineer Position Available at Its Boston Office

CD Projekt Red is hiring a Lead Network Engineer for their Boston office, signaling significant progress on *Project Orion*, which is confirmed to be *Cyberpunk 2*. According to a job listing flagged by IGN, this role focuses on building the game’s online features, including improving multiplayer performance and creating systems to connect players.

This job posting pretty much confirms what many people already suspected: the next *Cyberpunk 2077* game will include multiplayer. While rumors and other job listings have hinted at this for a while, this is the most direct confirmation we’ve seen. Previous listings only suggested multiplayer as a possibility, often describing related experience as simply a “bonus.” This new posting for a Lead Network Engineer isn’t an official announcement, but it’s the strongest evidence yet that multiplayer is definitely planned.

Adding multiplayer to *Project Orion* aligns with CD Projekt Red’s increasing focus on multiplayer games. The company is currently developing a multiplayer *Witcher* game with the help of their recently acquired studio, The Molasses Flood.

Multiplayer in Project Orion Could Be a Big Deal

CD Projekt Red is known for its excellent stories and writing, which makes their new focus on multiplayer a bit unexpected. Since they haven’t created a multiplayer game before, it’s hard to say what Project Orion will be like. However, that uncertainty is also what makes the project interesting.

The job posting’s reference to matchmaking hints that *Project Orion* might feature competitive multiplayer. Considering the detailed character customization options in *Cyberpunk 2077*, this could be very exciting. CD Projekt Red might be aiming high with a multiplayer mode similar to *GTA Online*, where players can explore the world of *Project Orion*, team up for missions, or compete in deathmatches and races. This seems like the most probable direction, as many game developers are currently investing heavily in creating metaverse-style experiences.

It’s still too early to know exactly what multiplayer will look like in *Project Orion*, but we now have solid proof that it’s being developed. Hopefully, CD Projekt Red will share more details about the game-and its innovative online features-soon.

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2025-09-20 01:35