Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Explores Dystopian Chicago

The highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 sequel will introduce a new dystopian metropolis described as "Chicago gone wrong," alongside the returning Night City setting. Discover details about this chilling new location and updates on the Nintendo Switch 2 version.

Cyberpunk 2 and Switch 2 Port Developments

Introducing Multiple Dystopian Cities

The next installment in the Cyberpunk franchise, codenamed Project Orion, will expand beyond Night City with an all-new urban landscape. During Digital Dragons 2025 on May 20, R. Talsorian Games founder Mike Pondsmith shared development insights.

Though not as directly involved as with the original game, Pondsmith confirmed he's actively monitoring the sequel's progress. "I review scripts regularly," he revealed. "Just last week I was consulting with various departments, evaluating new cyberware concepts and their creative direction."

The veteran designer particularly praised the team's vision for the new city: "When I saw their approach, I immediately recognized they were capturing exactly the right atmosphere - not reminiscent of Blade Runner, but rather a twisted vision of Chicago. The concept completely works."

CD Projekt Red has been building its development team for Cyberpunk 2 this year, recently posting a crucial Lead Encounter Designer position. This role involves designing "thrilling gameplay encounters" while working on what could become the game industry's "most realistic and reactive crowd system to date."

While Project Orion details remain scarce, these hiring initiatives and Pondsmith's remarks suggest the sequel will further enhance the franchise's celebrated world-building and narrative depth.

Switch 2 Port Performance Preview

CD Projekt Red recently unveiled extensive test footage showcasing Cyberpunk 2077's adaptation for Nintendo's next-generation handheld. The 37-minute presentation demonstrates the development team's optimization efforts for the Switch 2 hardware.

Early hands-on reports from Nintendo's showcase events noted performance challenges, particularly concerning frame rate stability. According to Business Insider, while playable, "this demanding title experiences noticeable frame drops on Switch 2."

However, CDPR engineer Tim Green expressed satisfaction with current progress in an April 25 interview: "We've overcome significant technical hurdles regarding memory management and data streaming. These improvements have allowed us to focus on refining other aspects, resulting in a version we're genuinely pleased with."

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition launches June 5, 2025 on Switch 2, bundling the complete base game with all post-launch updates and the Phantom Liberty expansion. For breaking updates on both the sequel and Switch port, follow our latest coverage below.