The sequel toCyberpunk 2077will include a second city, according to Mike Pondsmith, the creator of theCyberpunkuniverse—though Night City, the setting of the original game, will still be featured.
Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Reveals New Details at Event
Mike Pondsmith, the creator of the Cyberpunk universe and founder of R. Talsorian Games, revealed new details about the upcoming sequel during his appearance at theDigital Dragons 2025 event.
At the event, Pondsmith mentioned that while he’s not as directly involved as he was with the original game, he’s still closely following its creative development. He appears to have let an important detail slip by talking about one of the new game’s locations.
Today, CD Projekt’s game has become a cult classic, with a polished version available forPS5 and Xbox Series X/S, along with a highly praised expansion,Phantom Liberty.
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Nintendo Switch 2 will be the next platform to showcase the title, which already has its sequel in development—and now we’re learning more about what’s in store.
Two Cities Confirmed for the Sequel
Mike Pondsmith explained his role inProject Orion (the codename for the project). As the creator of the RPG that inspired the saga, he’s responsible for reviewing all aspects of the game.
This includes analyzing the scripts, approving new cyberware for the sequel, and maintaining close contact with various departments. One of those departments is the world-building team, with whom Pondsmith works closely.
This connection has given him firsthand knowledge that the sequel will feature two cities.
Night Citywill return as the main setting, and alongside it, Pondsmith hinted that we’ll visit a new city with a very different tone.
According to him, this second location will be “a version of Chicago where everything went wrong,” in contrast to the vibrant, Blade Runner-styleNight City.
Mike couldn’t share more details, except to say that the environment team is “on the right track” in terms of what they’re aiming to convey with the new location.
A More Ambitious Sequel on All Fronts
Pondsmith’s comments align with what CD Projekt has already shared—that the newCyberpunkwill be a much more ambitious game, both technically and narratively.
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They’re also aiming to avoid the bugs that sparked so many jokes with the original release. To achieve that,Project Orionhas brought in a specialist in reactive and ultra-realistic crowd systems.
Multiplayer, which was scrapped fromCyberpunk 2077, may be part of the sequel, according to one of CD Projekt’s recent job listings.
Despite its rocky launch in 2022,Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 30 million copiesand become one of the Polish studio’s biggest successes. As a result, its sequel is now one of the most anticipated titles of the coming years, though it likely won’t arrive until 2027 or 2028.
