Summary
- Project Orion, Cyberpunk 2077's sequel, is in development by CD Projekt Red's North American studios in Boston and Vancouver.
- The setting of Project Orion remains undisclosed, but potential locations could include Hong Kong, MetaKey, or Tycho.
- CD Projekt Red will surely aim to create an intriguing and diverse world for Project Orion, and offering unique locations like Tycho on the moon could accomplish that.
In spite of its infamously troubled launch, Cyberpunk 2077 was a big commercial success for CD Project Red and won over many fans in the long run, in large part thanks to its post-launch content updates and frequent, bug-fixing patches. The game was such a hit for the Polish developer, in fact, that the company confirmed back in 2022 that it was already planning to make a sequel to the popular sci-fi RPG. This successor to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Project Orion, entered production earlier this year, and is being developed by CD Projekt Red's newly-opened North American subsidiaries, located in Boston and Vancouver. Sadly, besides these minor details, virtually every aspect of the upcoming sequel is still shrouded in mystery.
One of the big question marks surrounding Project Orion is its setting. Even though CD Project Red has yet to confirm as such, many fans are assuming that Cyberpunk 2077's sequel will bring players back to Night City. It is, after all, the primary setting of the titular tabletop RPG that the game is based on. However, it's possible that CDPR may want to tackle another location entirely in Project Orion and give players a glimpse of the Cyberpunk world outside of Night City. If so, there are many regions in the franchise's universe that the developer could choose from, both fictional and non-fictional.
CD Projekt Red Has Many Locations to Choose From for Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel
Hong Kong is a Ghost Town in the World of Cyberpunk
One city that Project Orion may visit is Hong Kong, also known as Ghost World. Unlike its real-world counterpart, the Hong Kong of the Cyberpunk universe is a free city-state that was decimated by a plague during the Fourth Corporate War of 2025. This disease wiped out the population of the region and turned the city into, well... A ghost town. Shortly after the destruction of Hong Kong, the engram of Alt Cunningham, Johnny Silverhand's ex-girlfriend, took over what was left of the region and established a society made up of AIs that live within the NET in the city. Since there isn't much human life left in Hong Kong, it may not be the best fit for the primary setting of Project Orion, but it could be an interesting region to explore in a side quest or a Phantom Liberty-style expansion for the game.
MetaKey is a Lawless City Run by Nomads
Another potential location that CD Projekt Red could use as the setting for Cyberpunk 2077's sequel is MetaKey. This city, which is situated on an artificial, mobile island in the Gulf of Mexico, serves as the headquarters of MetaCorp, an American corporation that offers maritime construction and security services. MetaCorp is owned and operated by Nomads, so it should come as no surprise that the city of MetaKey is one of the biggest Nomad hubs in all of North America. Since MetaKey is run entirely by a corporation, it lacks a proper judicial system. Because of this, virtually everything, other than slavery and murder, is legal in the city. MetaKey's lawlessness may make Night City look tame in comparison, which is why it could be a great setting for Project Orion.
Tycho is a Popular Tourist Destination on the Moon
Finally, CD Projekt Red could also explore the city of Tycho in Cyberpunk 2077's sequel. Unlike the other aforementioned regions, Tycho isn't even located on Earth. Instead, it's a moon colony situated at the bottom of a crater. This colony, along with its sister city Copernicus, are prominent tourist destinations in the world of Cyberpunk. Tycho, in particular, is the more popular of the two, and it's home to various shopping malls, restaurants, museums, vineyards, and other recreational attractions. Given its unique traits, this moon colony has the potential to be a very intriguing setting for Project Orion. Furthermore, if Tycho is indeed an explorable location in the game, CDPR could revisit some of the ideas it had in mind for Cyberpunk 2077's canceled moon expansion.
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
WHERE TO PLAY
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red.
Set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification, you play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality.
Upgraded with next-gen in mind and featuring free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on jobs, build a reputation, and unlock upgrades.
The relationships you forge and the choices you make will shape the story and the world around you. Legends are made here. What will yours be?
- Engine
- REDengine 4
- Cross-Platform Play
- ps, xbox, pc
- Cross Save
- yes
- Franchise
- Cyberpunk
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 25 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
