The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel will introduce a fresh urban dystopia described as "Chicago gone wrong," complementing Night City's neon-lit streets. Discover details about this new metropolis and updates regarding the Switch 2 port.
Cyberpunk Sequel and Switch 2 Port Developments
Dual City Setting Confirmed
The sequel, codenamed Project Orion, plans to significantly expand Cyberpunk's universe with an additional major location beyond Night City. At Digital Dragons 2025 on May 20, franchise creator Mike Pondsmith offered insights into the upcoming installment.
While less involved than during Cyberpunk 2077's development, Pondsmith maintains oversight, reviewing scripts and prototypes. "I examine the evolving designs regularly - just last week I was discussing new cyberware prototypes with the team," he shared.
The veteran designer confirmed the second metropolitan area will offer a distinct midwestern flavor. "When reviewing the concepts, I remarked how effectively they captured Chicago's essence transformed by cyberpunk dystopia - notably different from Blade Runner's aesthetic," Pondsmith noted.
CD Projekt Red's recent hiring initiative reveals ambitious technical goals for Project Orion. Their Lead Encounter Designer position advertisement emphasizes creating "the most sophisticated crowd simulation in gaming history," suggesting unprecedented NPC realism.
The studio actively seeks talent capable of enhancing the franchise's acclaimed environmental storytelling and immersive game world. Though official details remain scarce, these developments indicate CDPR's commitment to pushing gameplay innovation forward.
Switch 2 Version Performance Insights
CDPR recently shared extensive footage demonstrating Cyberpunk 2077's optimization for Nintendo's upcoming console. Their official website now hosts approximately 37 minutes of raw gameplay from the Switch 2 port.
Initial reports from Switch 2 preview events indicated performance challenges, particularly regarding frame rate stability. Game analysts noted technical limitations visible even during controlled demonstrations.
CDPR's Tim Green addressed these concerns, expressing satisfaction with technical achievements: "The Switch 2's hardware advantages - particularly memory architecture - helped solve core streaming challenges, allowing us to focus on gameplay refinements."
The impending Ultimate Edition launches June 5, 2025, bundling base game enhancements with the Phantom Liberty expansion. Readers can explore our comprehensive coverage below for the latest updates.
