"Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Unveiled: A Dystopian Chicago Adventure"

The much-anticipated sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, known as Project Orion, is set to introduce an exciting new setting alongside the iconic Night City. This new city, described as a "Chicago gone wrong," promises to bring a fresh and unique atmosphere to the game. Dive in to learn more about this intriguing new location and get the latest updates on the game's port to the Nintendo Switch 2.

Cyberpunk 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Port Updates

Featuring Multiple Cities

At Digital Dragons 2025, held on May 20, R. Talsorian Games founder and game designer Mike Pondsmith shared insights into the development of Project Orion. Although his involvement is less hands-on than with the original Cyberpunk 2077, Pondsmith remains closely connected to the project. He revealed, "I see the scripts. Last week I was wandering around talking to different departments and seeing what they had like, 'this is the new Cyberware, what do you think?'"

Pondsmith also confirmed that the sequel will feature a second city in addition to Night City. He described the new setting, saying, "I remember looking at it and going, 'I understand the feel that you’re going for, and this really does work, it doesn’t feel like Blade Runner, it feels more like Chicago gone wrong'. And I said, 'yeah, I can see this working'."

CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has been actively seeking talent for Cyberpunk 2, with new job listings posted earlier this year. One notable position is for the Lead Encounter Designer, tasked with creating "memorable gameplay encounters that will thrill and excite our players." The role also involves working closely with the systems design team to develop "the most realistic and reactive crowd system in any game to date."

Although details about Project Orion remain scarce, the insights from Pondsmith and CDPR's recruitment efforts suggest that Cyberpunk 2 will continue to build on its predecessor's rich world-building and complex narrative.

New Footage for Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Port

In other exciting news, CDPR has released new footage of Cyberpunk 2077's port to the Nintendo Switch 2. The studio has made significant efforts to optimize the game for the upcoming console. On their website, CDPR has uploaded around 37 minutes of B-roll videos showcasing the game's performance on the Switch 2.

Despite initial concerns about performance issues, including frame drops noted at Nintendo Switch 2 showcase events in New York and Paris, CDPR Engineer Tim Green expressed satisfaction with the port's progress. In a statement to Game File on April 25, he said, "We haven’t had to fight with fitting into memory, and the speed of the data storage has helped alleviate some of those early streaming problems. This has allowed us to focus our attention on improving other things, and we’re very happy with the result."

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This edition includes the full base game, all updates since its launch, and the acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion. To keep up with the latest developments, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!