A developer from CD Projekt Red expresses enthusiasm for the forthcoming Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel as the studio initiates the development phase for the highly anticipated sequel.
A narrative director involved in the creation of Cyberpunk 2077’s follow-up recently conveyed his excitement about the upcoming game. This revelation comes after his initial day at CD Projekt Red’s newly established Boston studio, specifically designed for the development of the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel.
Despite Cyberpunk 2077’s rocky launch, it received the Best Ongoing Game award at The Game Awards 2023, commending CD Projekt Red for its commitment to rectifying the game’s problematic debut. Cyberpunk 2077 initially generated significant anticipation due to its intriguing premise and CD Projekt Red’s track record of delivering acclaimed titles. However, the launch was marred by numerous bugs and incomplete features. As the studio embarks on the development of Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, CD Projekt Red aims to approach the project differently this time, garnering anticipation from an increasingly excited fan base for the future of the Cyberpunk franchise. It appears that developers within the studio share this sense of excitement.
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CD Projekt Red’s Narrative Director, Igor Sarzynski, expressed enthusiasm on Twitter about commencing work in the Boston office for their latest project, codenamed Orion. Sarzynski conveyed confidence in crafting something remarkable, emphasizing that Cyberpunk 2077 was merely a warm-up, indicating the studio’s commitment to learning from past errors and delivering a high-quality title with the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. Despite the burgeoning excitement surrounding the upcoming Cyberpunk installment, the studio has been tight-lipped about specific details concerning its development.
Another Cyberpunk developer, Philipp Weber, shed light on the potential expansion of life paths in Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. This element, eagerly anticipated in Cyberpunk 2077, faced criticism as players progressed through the game, finding their chosen life paths diminishing in significance. While the initiation of work on the ambitious Cyberpunk 2 is met with enthusiasm, it brings a touch of disappointment for Cyberpunk 2077 fans.
In December, CD Projekt Red announced that Update 2.1 marked the final major content addition for Cyberpunk 2077. The studio is now shifting its focus to Cyberpunk 2, The Witcher 4, and other projects. Despite the challenging journey, Cyberpunk 2077 has reached an impressive state, aligning with CD Projekt Red’s initial promises.
The positive reception of Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty expansion has instilled confidence in fans regarding CD Projekt Red’s ability to deliver a worthy sequel. However, the release of Cyberpunk 2 might take some time, especially considering the initial challenges faced by Cyberpunk 2077 at launch.
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