New city in Cyberpunk 2077 sequel feels 'less like Blade Runner, more like Chicago gone wrong'

Cyberpunk series creator Mike Pondsmith lets slip new details about CD Projekt's upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 sequel.

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Project Orion, the codename for CD Projekt's new Cyberpunk sequel, will feature a new city that incorporates a unique style. Orion may be in early pre-production phases of development with just 84 developers on the project right now, but the studio is laying out the foundations for the game. This early iteration has been seen by Cyberpunk franchise creator Mike Pondsmith.

In a recent interview with Polish publication tvygry, Pondsmith said that Orion would take us to a brand new city that feels "less like Blade Runner" and more like "Chicago gone wrong." Interestingly enough, we'll still be going to Night City in Orion.

"I spent a lot of time talking to one of the environment guys, and he was explaining how the new place in Orion, because there's another city we visit.

"I'm not telling you any more than that, but there's another city we visit, and Night City is still there.

"I remember looking at it and going 'yeah, I understand the feel you're going for with this' and 'this really does work.' It doesn't feel like Blade Runner, it feels more like Chicago gone wrong.

"And I said, 'yeah, I could see this working.'

"It's not like everyday...Patrick (K. Mills, Cyberpunk loremaster and Cyberpunk 2077 quest designer) and I talk a bit, we talk less than we used to because he's got twins and has no time at all, but I know what's going on pretty much most of the time."

It's also likely that Orion will feature some sort of multiplayer functionality, which was originally meant to be in the first Cyberpunk 2077 game.

In 2021, CD Projekt had confirmed that all of their future games will have online elements.

It's unclear if this plan has changed and whether or not Project Orion will feature online multiplayer in some fashion.