CD Projekt Red's Plans for Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher 4

Expanding Life Paths in Cyberpunk 2

CD Projekt Red's narrative director revealed that he wants to expand the effects of starting life paths in Cyberpunk 2. Cyberpunk 2077 offered a trio of life paths for players to choose from, and while a player's chosen path affected the game's opening couple of hours, the choice became somewhat irrelevant as the player progressed further into the game's story.

Although Cyberpunk 2077 got off to a rocky start, the game has seen substantial updates, getting it closer to CD Projekt Red's original vision. Thanks to these updates, and the release of Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion, the game has seen a resurgence in popularity.

Currently, CD Projekt Red is hard at work on The Witcher 4, so while Cyberpunk 2 is already in its early stages of development, fans of the futuristic world are likely in for a long wait. However, CD Projekt Red developers shared some interesting details regarding their plans for the game.

During an interview on the AnsweRED Podcast, CD Projekt Red's narrative director, Philipp Weber, revealed that he would like to expand the effects of life paths in Cyberpunk 2. He explained that Cyberpunk 2077 might not have delivered on its original promise regarding the power of the game's life paths, a feature that many players were excited about. Weber further details that given more time, CD Projekt Red's experienced development team would have made the feature more expansive.

One of Cyberpunk 2077's quest designers, Blazej Augustynek, who was also part of the interview, explained that a player's chosen life path in Cyberpunk 2077 was more akin to a prologue for the game, with subsequent events allowing for the player to build their own story within its universe. Although this approach worked out for Cyberpunk 2077, it seems clear that the studio has much more ambitious plans for how life paths will affect playthroughs in Cyberpunk 2.

Details remain sparse on CD Projekt Red's next Cyberpunk game. In the meantime, Cyberpunk fans can enjoy Cyberpunks 2077's robust Phantom Liberty expansion. The game has seen plenty of fixes and additions since its release, which has helped it rebound from its poor state at launch.

The Anticipated Release of The Witcher 4

Fans of CD Projekt Red's impressive RPGs are probably eagerly awaiting the studio's next game, The Witcher 4. The Polish game studio previously suggested that The Witcher 4 will be released in early 2025 at the earliest, and following Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch, CD Projekt Red might be more motivated than ever to take its time with this release.

The Future of CD Projekt Red

CD Projekt Red's narrative director and quest designers have discussed their ambitious plans for Cyberpunk 2, indicating a strong desire to fulfill the promise of life paths in the game. With the studio currently focused on The Witcher 4, the release of Cyberpunk 2 may be further in the future than fans would hope. However, the dedication to delivering quality games, as evidenced by the ongoing updates to Cyberpunk 2077, suggests that CD Projekt Red is committed to creating immersive and impactful experiences for players.