CD Projekt Red, the developer behind the massively popular Cyberpunk 2077, has announced some exciting news for fans of the game. A sequel to the highly acclaimed title is currently in development, and it seems that the team behind the sequel is star-studded with talented individuals.
The sequel, codenamed Project Orion, is being developed by CD Projekt’s teams in the US and Canada. According to a news release from the company, the game is still in the early stages of development, but it is already shaping up to be something extraordinary.
One of the most exciting aspects of this announcement is the revelation of the creative minds that are working on the game. The team includes a number of senior staffers from the original Cyberpunk 2077, such as Gabriel Amatangelo (game director), Paweł Sasko (associate game director), Igor Sarzyński (creative director), Andrzej Stopa (cinematic director), Kacper Niepokólczycki (environment art director), Sarah Grümmer (acting lead quest designer), and Kacper Kościeński (engineering director).
All of these talented individuals are based at CD Projekt’s new office in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to the staff from the original game, the Boston studio has attracted some top-tier talent from other renowned game developers.
Dan Hernberg, a former lead product manager at Blizzard, has joined the team as an executive producer on the sequel. Ryan Barnard, who previously worked at IO Interactive and Massive Entertainment, has taken on the role of design director. Additionally, Alan Villani, the technical director behind Mortal Kombat, has been appointed as the engineering director for the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077.
The writing team for the sequel is equally impressive. Anna Megill, a writer with an impressive portfolio including works on Control, Dishonored: Death of The Outsider, and Guild Wars 2, will be taking on the lead writer role for the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. Alexander Freed, a novelist and comic book writer known for his work on Star Wars: The Old Republic, is also involved in the writing process for the sequel.
The development of Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel comes on the heels of the game’s successful rebound from a rocky launch. Despite its initially troubled release, Cyberpunk 2077 has garnered a dedicated fanbase and has sold over 25 million copies to date. The release of the highly acclaimed expansion, Phantom Liberty, in September 2023 further solidified the game’s position in the gaming industry.
CD Projekt is also exploring the potential for multiplayer features in the sequel, an exciting prospect for fans of the game. In addition to the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, the developer is also working on The Witcher 4 and a remake of the original Witcher, among other projects.
With the talent and experience behind the development of the sequel, it’s sure to be an exciting continuation of the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. Fans of the original game can look forward to a new adventure with the same level of creativity and innovation that made Cyberpunk 2077 beloved by players worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates on the development of the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel as CD Projekt continues to make progress on this highly anticipated project.