Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel: What We Know About Project Orion
Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, Project Orion, excites fans with a futuristic Chicago setting and top-tier talent, promising a polished masterpiece by 2030.
As a hardcore Cyberpunk fan who's spent countless hours exploring Night City, I gotta admit - the rumors about Project Orion have me seriously hype. Let me break down what we know so far about CD Projekt Red's sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
First off, the location chatter is absolutely fascinating. Word on the street is that Project Orion will transport us to a far-future version of Chicago. That's a massive shift from Night City, and I'm already imagining the new aesthetic possibilities. The Windy City getting the cyberpunk treatment? Hell yeah!
What really gets me excited is the talent behind this project. CDPR is bringing in some heavy hitters:
🔥 The director of Phantom Liberty DLC - which, let's be real, was absolutely fire
🔥 Former Remedy and BioWare writers Anna McGill and Alexander Freed
🔥 CDPR's new Boston office leading development for that authentic American vibe
These folks know how to craft compelling narratives, and after Phantom Liberty's incredible storytelling, I have sky-high expectations.
Now, let's talk timing - and this is where we need to manage our expectations. CDPR has confirmed that Project Orion just entered pre-production this year, which means we probably won't see it hit shelves before 2030 at the earliest. That's a tough pill to swallow, but honestly? I'd rather wait for a polished masterpiece than get another rushed launch.
Here's the real tea about CDPR's development timeline:
| Project | Reveal Year | Development Start | Release Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2013 | 2016 | 2020 |
| Project Orion | ? | 2025 | 2030+ |
The crazy thing people don't realize? Cyberpunk 2077 had a pretty standard 4-year development cycle after they actually started proper development in 2016. The public perception was way off because of that epic 2013 reveal trailer.
Looking at CDPR's current plate, it's clear they're playing the long game:
🎮 The Witcher 4 is up next, possibly hitting around 2027
🎮 Full Ciri Trilogy planned within five years (2029-2031)
🎮 Project Orion waiting in the wings
It makes perfect sense - they don't want to cannibalize their own Witcher hype. Smart move, if you ask me.
After the whole Cyberpunk 2077 launch situation (we all remember how that went down), CDPR spent over $120 million fixing the game. And damn, did it pay off! The game's redemption arc has been nothing short of legendary. Now they're determined to get Project Orion's launch right from day one.
What I'm most curious about is how they'll handle the reveal this time around. That 2013 Cyberpunk trailer dropped when CDPR was riding high on Witcher 2 success, but they were still relatively unknown compared to today's standards. Now? The expectations are through the roof!
My prediction? We probably won't see anything substantial about Project Orion until after The Witcher 4 launches. CDPR knows better than to distract from their current big project. But when they do finally pull back the curtain... man, it's gonna be epic.
In the meantime, I'll be here patiently waiting, replaying Cyberpunk 2077 for the umpteenth time, and dreaming about what CDPR might have in store for us with Project Orion. The potential is absolutely massive, and if they've learned from their past mistakes (which they clearly have), this could be something truly special.
So buckle up, choombas - the wait might be long, but if CDPR's track record tells us anything, it'll be worth it. See you in future Chicago!