Overview

• Mike Pondsmith, creator of the Cyberpunk universe, confirmed that the sequel will include a second city in addition to Night City, described as 'Chicago gone wrong.'
• The new city aims to offer a distinct atmosphere, diverging from Night City's Blade Runner-inspired aesthetic to reflect a grittier, industrial dystopia.
• Development of Project Orion is being led by CD Projekt Red's North American studios in Boston and Vancouver, emphasizing cultural authenticity and advanced crowd systems.
• Pondsmith's involvement in the sequel is less direct than in Cyberpunk 2077, but he continues to provide input on scripts, cyberware designs, and environmental elements.
• No release date or platforms have been announced for the game, which remains in early development and is likely years away from launch.