The release ofCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyis just around the corner - on 26 September to be exact - but some fans are already itching to know more about the game’s full sequel, codenamedProject Orion.
Phantom Libertywill beCyberpunk 2077’s first and only full expansion asCD Projekt REDdevs will then turn their attention towardsthe next instalment in The Witcher franchise. We do know thatProject Orionis in the early stages of development alongside this though. In the more immediate future,Phantom Libertyis set to introduce Idris Elba’s Solomon Reed, plus a wide array of quality of life updates and new gameplay mechanics from the expansion will be dropping in the base game as a part ofthe upcoming freeUpdate 2.0.Phantom Libertymay not have to tide you over for as long as you think though, asProject Orioncould release sooner than expected.
Take a look atCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyin action below.
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They noted that CDPR have confirmed thatProject Orionwill enter pre-production oncePhantom Libertyis released - althoughThe Witcher 4remains the main developmental focus. Well,Cyberpunk 2077entered pre-production afterThe Witcher 3: Blood and Winewas released in 2016.Cyberpunk 2077then released in 2020, meaning it had a four year development cycle.
IfProject Orionis entering pre-production now, it could reasonably be released in 2027. Clearly,Cyberpunk 2077could’ve done with a bit more time in the oven though so perhaps 2028 is a safer bet. Do take this all with a pinch of salt for now. We’ve got plenty of Cyberpunk action to keep us busy in the meantime.
Topics:Cyberpunk 2077,CD Projekt Red
