Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel to Introduce Multiplayer Mode: Project Orion Unveiled

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Summary

  • Project Orion, the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, will include multiplayer elements, as indicated by job listings.
  • CDPR has been actively hiring for the game since 2024, with many job listings focusing on developers with multiplayer experience.
  • Despite multiplayer elements, Project Orion will still feature single-player gameplay, according to the newest listing.

The job advertisement hints that the follow-up to “Cyberpunk 2077,” codenamed “Project Orion,” will incorporate multiplayer components. At a studio in Boston, CD Projekt Red is currently developing this sequel to “Cyberpunk 2077,” but details about the game are scarce, including how it may alter the gameplay from its predecessor.

The development of Project Orion, initially unveiled in 2022, commenced approximately two years later, around 2024. Since the project is currently under pre-production, specific details about the game, such as its timeline or connection to the prior title, remain uncertain. However, one fact that has been disclosed regarding the project is that CDPR continues to recruit staff for it. Over a period spanning from October 2024 to February 2025, CD Projekt Red recruited 57 developers, with 20 of them specifically assigned to work on Project Orion.

Currently, CD Projekt Red (CDPR) continues to recruit for the Project Orion, and a recent job posting suggests that the studio is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to contribute to the development of the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. What sets this job description apart is that it outlines the developer’s duties will encompass creating and managing gameplay systems suitable for both single-player and multiplayer experiences. Given previous job postings where CDPR was searching for developers with multiplayer expertise, this strongly implies that Project Orion will incorporate multiplayer aspects.

CD Projekt Red Is Looking for Programmers With Multiplayer Experience for Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel

Evidence emerged as far back as November 2024 suggesting that the sequel of Cyberpunk 2077 might incorporate a multiplayer component. In that timeframe, CDPR was actively seeking a Senior Combat Designer, and the job description hinted at an advantage for candidates with prior experience in multiplayer game development.

In August 2024, a job posting hinted at potential multiplayer features in Project Orion. Previously, the studio had been searching for a Lead Network Programmer to develop online functionalities for their upcoming project. Although neither of these earlier listings explicitly mentioned multiplayer, the latest one strongly suggests that such an option is being considered for the sequel of Cyberpunk 2077.

Fortunately for fans of standalone RPGs, the job posting hinted that, as anticipated, Project Orion will indeed offer single-player gameplay. Last month, CDPR’s CEO, Michael Nowakowski, confirmed that top-tier single-player games are here to stay. This news should provide comfort to gamers who believe that CD Projekt Red will persist in producing single-player games. Interestingly, it appears that some forthcoming titles, like the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, might also offer multiplayer options for those wanting to play with friends.

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2025-04-15 00:24