Anticipation is building for the next big titles from CD Projekt RED, with fans eagerly awaiting both The Witcher 4 and the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, known as Project Orion or Cyberpunk 2. While The Witcher 4 will not be featured at The Game Awards 2025 and is expected to drop around 2027, excitement is also mounting for Cyberpunk 2. This highly anticipated sequel is drawing attention from the gaming community as a potential blockbuster release in the coming years.
Cyberpunk 2: What We Know So Far
Reports suggest that Project Orion, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077, is projected to release in 2030. According to Noble Securities, a Polish analyst firm, the game is predicted to launch in late 2030 with an impressive budget of $419 million. A highlight of this upcoming release is the inclusion of a multiplayer mode, a feature that has been discussed in previous reports and is now gaining further confirmation.
“The desire to integrate multiplayer into production prompted us to extend our production time beyond the progress of work on the benchmark W4,” stated Noble Securities analyst Mateusz Chrzanowski in an investor’s note. “As a result, the budget has increased to PLN 1.5 billion, and we expect the release in Q4 2030 (the 10th anniversary of CP277).“
Looking to the Future: CD Projekt RED’s Ambitious Plans
The potential release of The Witcher IV before Cyberpunk 2 could set the stage for a remarkable decade for CD Projekt RED. The studio has already demonstrated its ability to overcome adversity, as seen with the post-launch improvements to Cyberpunk 2077. With a 2030 release window, Cyberpunk 2 could close out a transformative period for the company, building upon the success of its predecessors.
However, questions remain about how the new multiplayer feature will be implemented in a game primarily known for its engaging single-player experience. As development progresses, further details will emerge, providing clarity on how CD Projekt RED plans to balance these elements. For now, the focus remains on meeting the ambitious 2030 release target for Cyberpunk 2, as development efforts continue to ramp up.