- Cyberpunk 2 Pre-Production is now underway, with CD Projekt assigning 96 developers to build early prototypes and ideas for the sequel.
- Phantom Liberty has sold over 10 million copies, proving strong fan interest in the Cyberpunk universe despite the original game’s rocky launch.
- The sequel will return to Night City and introduce a second location described as “Chicago gone wrong,” though a release is likely years away, possibly around 2030.
CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that Cyberpunk 2 pre-production has begun. The announcement came as part of the studio’s latest 2025 financial report. The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, previously known as Project Orion, has now moved past the conceptual stage. While “Cyberpunk 2” might not be the final name, CD Projekt is using it publicly, at least for now.
Cyberpunk 2 Pre-Production Begins With 96 Devs
Currently, 96 developers are working on Cyberpunk 2 , while over 400 are focused on The Witcher 4 . CD Projekt clarified that Cyberpunk 2 will be the company’s next major project after its Witcher efforts. In a slide, the studio showcased where all the workforce is going on behind the scenes.
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In the same update, CD Projekt revealed that Phantom Liberty has sold more than 10 million copies since its release in 2023. This shows there’s still strong interest in the Cyberpunk universe. While the game is only in pre-production, the dev team has started developing ideas, prototypes, and plans for what’s to come.
Cyberpunk creator Mike Pondsmith also teased an exciting new detail. In addition to returning to Night City, Cyberpunk 2 will feature a second location . As Pondsmith described it, this new location is a dark, gritty city with a vibe that he described as “Chicago gone wrong.”
Don’t Expect Cyberpunk 2 Anytime Soon
Despite the buzz, Cyberpunk 2 pre-production means we’re still years away from release. CD Projekt’s leadership said its typical development cycle from pre-production to launch takes four to five years. That would place a possible release sometime around 2030 or later. With GTA 6 releasing in 2026 , we can expect CD Projekt RED to target the next crown after the Rockstar game is old by at least four years.
Despite Cyberpunk 2 being only in pre-production, it’s a big moment for the studio and fans of Night City. The sequel is officially real, it’s underway, and for now, it’s Cyberpunk 2.
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- According to reports from Gamereactor and Nintenduo, Red Dead Redemption 2 could be releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.
- Alongside this, Rockstar are reportedly preparing a next-gen patch for RDR 2 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- Rockstar are yet to confirm either of these claims, so take them with a grain of salt.
According to a report, Rockstar’s western epic, Red Dead Redemption 2, could be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. And that’s not at all, as the report also makes mention of a next-gen patch that could bring the 2018 smash-hit’s performance up to modern standards on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Initial reporting on the matter came from Gamereactor , alongside a corroborative article from Nintenduo . Both sources claim to have heard of “one big rumored game” yet to be announced for the Switch successor – Red Dead Redemption 2. As per the former, sources close to Rockstar have stated that the studio is preparing to launch the title on the Switch 2 later this year.
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The Switch 2 port will supposedly be paired with a next-gen update for the latest generation of consoles. Something that players have been demanding for ages. While official confirmation is still missing, we can safely presume that the next-gen patch should finally see RDR2 hit 60 FPS on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Besides this, the patch will likely bring texture and resolution upgrades as well, although there’s always a chance that Rockstar could pull a ‘GTA 5 Enhanced Edition’ and charge players for better performance.
We’ll have to wait and see how matters take shape on this front, but rumors of a Switch 2 port should be welcome news for Switch players who missed out on Rockstar’s magnum opus. If these reports bear any weight, Red Dead Redemption 2 is set to join the likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Hitman: World of Assassination in the list of highly-acclaimed third-party titles that will finally grace Nintendo’s shores.
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