"Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel: Chicago's Dystopian Future"

The highly anticipated sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Project Orion, promises to expand the immersive world of the original game by introducing a new city alongside the iconic Night City. This new location is described as a "Chicago gone wrong," offering players a fresh environment to explore. Dive deeper into what this means for the game and get the latest updates on the Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 port.

Cyberpunk 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Port Updates

Featuring Multiple Cities

At the Digital Dragons 2025 conference on May 20, Mike Pondsmith, the founder of R. Talsorian Games and a renowned game designer, provided exciting insights into the development of Cyberpunk 2077's sequel, Project Orion. Although Pondsmith's involvement in the upcoming game is less direct than with its predecessor, he remains actively engaged, reviewing scripts and offering feedback on new features. "I see the scripts. Last week I was wandering around talking to different departments and seeing what they had like, ‘this is the new Cyberware, what do you think?’" Pondsmith shared.

One of the most intriguing revelations was the introduction of a new city alongside Night City. Pondsmith described the new setting as feeling "more like Chicago gone wrong" rather than the Blade Runner-esque vibe of Night City. "I remember looking at it and going, ‘I understand the feel that you’re going for, and this really does work, it doesn’t feel like Blade Runner, it feels more like Chicago gone wrong’. And I said, ‘yeah, I can see this working’," he enthused.

Meanwhile, CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has been actively recruiting talent for Cyberpunk 2. A recent job listing for a Lead Encounter Designer highlights the ambition to create "memorable gameplay encounters that will thrill and excite our players." The role involves collaborating with the systems design team to develop "the most realistic and reactive crowd system in any game to date," signaling a revolutionary approach to gameplay.

While details on Project Orion remain sparse, the combination of Pondsmith's insights and CDPR's ongoing efforts suggest that Cyberpunk 2 will enhance the series' renowned world-building and storytelling.

New Footage for Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Port

In other news, CDPR has released new footage showcasing the optimization efforts for the Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 port. Available on CDPR’s website, these B-roll videos total around 37 minutes and demonstrate the game running on Nintendo’s upcoming handheld console.

Despite initial performance concerns reported during Nintendo Switch 2’s showcase events in New York and Paris, where frame drops were noted, CDPR remains optimistic. Tim Green, a CDPR engineer, told Game File on April 25, "We haven’t had to fight with fitting into memory, and the speed of the data storage has helped alleviate some of those early streaming problems. This has allowed us to focus our attention on improving other things, and we’re very happy with the result."

The Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is slated for release on the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This edition will include the full base game, all updates since its launch, and the critically acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion. For the latest updates and more detailed information on the game, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!