CD Projekt Redhas announced that the second part ofCyberpunk 2077is no longer calledProject Orion, and has officially entered pre-production.
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Some games—likeCyberpunk 2077—overcome rocky beginnings to become legendary, or at least successful franchises.
Following its acclaimed expansion, next-gen versions forPS5 and Xbox Series, and a promising port for theNintendo Switch 2, the next step is the sequel.
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This second installment is being developed by the American branch of the studio, working at full capacity, allowing the project to move into its second phase. It also now has an official name.
Cyberpunk 2 Gets an Official Name and Enters Pre-Production
CD Projekthas announced that the sequel toCyberpunk 2077has moved into the next phase of development.
The news was shared through two channels: the Q1 2025 financial report and the developer’s official account. Additionally, the game has been renamed.
“A few weeks ago, the team responsible for the newCyberpunktitle completed the concept phase of the game,” the statement begins.
It continues with: “As a result,Cyberpunk 2(formerly known by the codenameProject Orion) has progressed to the pre-production phase.”
The report also states that thePhantom Libertyexpansion has sold over 10 million copies, while the base game has surpassed 30 million across all platforms.
CD Projekt also celebrated the positive feedback for theCyberpunk 2077version on Nintendo Switch 2, which will launch alongside the console on June 5.
“These comments fill us with optimism,” they said. “For the first time, one of our games is becoming a launch title for a new platform.”
What Does Pre-Production Actually Mean?
Things are moving along well, but don’t expect the game to be ready anytime soon—patience is key.
Pre-production is the phase where the creative vision, script, gameplay systems, and the technical and human resources needed for full production are defined—in other words, the groundwork for actual development.
This is just an initial step in a process that will undoubtedly take several years to complete. Remember,The Witcher 4 is expected to release first, and it still has no confirmed date.
Additionally, since this sequel is being developed on a new engine—Unreal Engine 5 instead of REDEngine—the team must adapt to new tools, which means additional time for learning, testing, and fine-tuning.
Lastly, the studio has stated that it has learned from the mistakes made withCyberpunk 2077, and is aiming to create a polished experience from day one—meaning no rushing. In fact, it’s likely that a new anime series in theCyberpunk universe will arrive before Cyberpunk 2does.
Previously, it was revealed that the new —just the first of many new features the sequel will introduce.
