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Cyberpunk Sequel: Mike Pondsmith Teases Johnny Silverhand Path and a ‘Chicago Gone Wrong’ City

Pondsmith is being shown early work on Project Orion, with casting and narrative decisions still unannounced.

Overview

  • On CD Projekt Red’s REDstreams, series creator Mike Pondsmith said he has “ways” to bring Johnny Silverhand back and told Keanu Reeves, “Contact me.”
  • Reeves said in September he would “absolutely” love to play Johnny Silverhand again, prompting fresh questions about a possible return.
  • Pondsmith described a new city that “feels more like Chicago gone wrong” while confirming Night City will still be part of the sequel.
  • He said developers continue to show him materials and solicit his input, echoing his prior lore consultation role on Cyberpunk 2077.
  • CD Projekt Red has confirmed the sequel, codenamed Project Orion, is in pre-production with no release date, story details, or casting confirmed.