It looks like the highly anticipated sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 could have some form of online multiplayer, as a new job listing from CD Projekt Red reveals the studio is currently searching for a lead network engineer to join the team in Boston, United States. The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, currently being referred to as Cyberpunk 2 by CD Projekt Red, is still in the incredibly early stages of development, so exactly what the game's potential multiplayer component could look like is unknown.
Despite the fact that CD Projekt Red is hard at work on The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2, and numerous other projects, the studio is still finding time to release new Cyberpunk 2077 updates. While it has previously been stated that there would be no more major patches for the futuristic RPG, CD Projekt Red always manages to pull out a "we got one more in us." The latest update, released in July with patch 2.3, introduced four new vehicles and associated side jobs, a new auto-drive feature, adjustments to the game's photo mode, and more.
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Cyberpunk 2 May Have Online Multiplayer
With Cyberpunk 2 officially in development, many fans have often wondered if the sequel will feature some form of online multiplayer. Although it has yet to be confirmed by CD Projekt Red, the likelihood of it happening is increasing. A new job listing, spotted by Dexerto, confirms the studio is on the hunt for a lead network engineer to join the team in Boston, United States. The listing specifically states that the individual will be working on Cyberpunk 2 and will "play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the network architecture and online systems." CD Projekt Red also mentions that the developer will design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient network architectures for online features.
This isn't the first time that a job listing for Cyberpunk 2 has hinted at multiplayer elements. Earlier this year, CD Projekt Red revealed that it was hiring a senior gameplay programmer. At a glance, this might not seem like much, but the description for the role stated that the ideal candidate will be able to build and maintain gameplay systems that can work both in single-player and multiplayer. Again, CD Projekt Red has yet to confirm anything related to online multiplayer for the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, but these continued job listings suggest it is a very big possibility.
Many fans may be opposed to Cyberpunk 2 having an online multiplayer component, but it wouldn't come as much of a surprise, given that the original Cyberpunk 2077 was initially going to feature multiplayer. Unfortunately, due to the game's disastrous launch in 2020, these plans never materialized. Although Cyberpunk 2077 is now considered to be an all-time great RPG, its launch was a bug-ridden mess. The studio worked tirelessly to rectify the issues with numerous updates, but it meant that priorities were shifted and that focus on a multiplayer element for the title was shelved.
Cyberpunk 2077
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 76 /100 Critics Rec: 66%
- Released
- December 10, 2020
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- CD Projekt Red
- Publisher(s)
- CD Projekt Red
