A job listing on CD Projekt Red's website supports this notion, but it means the game is likely at the start of its development cycle, and if the timeline for the previous game is anything to go by, probably won't see a release until 2027. Although a 4-year development cycle is fairly standard, development on the Phantom Liberty DLC well into 2023 means the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 is likely, at best, just starting pre-production. However, nearly three years after the launch of the base game and the DLC has yet to be released, which could be a sign of internal issues that could affect the development cycle of Cyberpunk 2077's sequel.Ĭyberpunk 2077 itself is no stranger to long development timelines as consulting for the project began as early as 2012 with development entering pre-production in 2016 following the release of The Witcher 3. With this groundwork laid, it's clear CD Projekt Red is committed to continuing to tell stories in this universe and expanding upon it further with a sequel. RELATED: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and Mass Effect 4 are In the Same Boat When Could Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Release?ĭespite a rocky launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has gone on to become a solid RPG experience, spawning spin-off material like the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners animated series, as well as a full DLC expansion. Coupled with the Phantom Liberty DLC being still in development, the release window for Cyberpunk 2077's sequel is a lot less clear than The Witcher 4. While Cyberpunk 2077 has been redeemed in the years since its original launch in 2020, its rough start could end up affecting the development timeline of its sequel. ![]() CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the next game in The Witcher series is in development, and the company has stated that its Project Orion is a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, though it is unclear which of these projects will be released first.Ĭyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 had drastically different reactions at launch, with the former being criticized for its bugs and performance issues and the latter becoming the best-selling title in the series. ![]() ![]() Although it's anticipated that Cyberpunk 2077 will see a bump in content as the Phantom Liberty DLC is set to release sometime in 2023, no concrete date has been announced for it. CD Projekt Red's two biggest franchises are hitting a lull as both are in the gap created by development cycles.
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