What year will Cyberpunk 2 come out? We will have to wait a long time

CD Projekt RED shared an update on the development status of the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. The project is currently in the preparation phase, and it will be at least four years before release.

The studio’s main priority remains the new installment of The Witcher 4 — over 400 people are working on it. Cyberpunk 2, on the other hand, is currently progressing more slowly: fewer than 100 employees are working on the game, and the team is only just taking shape. For this purpose, CD Projekt opened a new studio in the US that will lead development.

During an earnings conference, studio representatives clarified that the cycle from pre-production to release usually takes 4 to 5 years. Exact dates were not announced, as each game progresses at its own pace and with its own set of challenges.

“Our journey from the pre-production to the final release takes 4 to 5 years on average. But with that in mind, and that each project is unique, and that there are a lot of variables that affect the end result, I’m not going to give you specific years.”

Realistically, Cyberpunk 2 should not be expected before 2030. A 2029 release seems unlikely. At the same time, the new installment is almost certainly being developed from the ground up for next-generation consoles — PS6 and the second-generation Xbox Series X. According to rumors, they will launch in 2027–2028. 

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