Cyberpunk 2 Multiplayer: CD Projekt Red Job Listing Hints at Online Mode for Sequel

CD Projekt Red may be reviving multiplayer ambitions for Cyberpunk 2, according to a new job listing seeking a lead network programmer with experience in multiplayer network architecture. The original Cyberpunk 2077 scrapped its planned online component after a troubled launch, but the sequel, codenamed Project Orion, appears poised to include online features. The listing signals a strategic shift for the Polish studio, which has focused on single-player narratives for The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises. While details remain scarce, the move could address long-standing fan requests and extend the game's longevity. As CD Projekt Red builds its new Boston-based studio for the sequel, this hiring suggests the company is serious about delivering a multiplayer experience that was absent from its predecessor. Whether it becomes a full co-op campaign or a separate online mode remains to be seen, but the groundwork is clearly being laid for a more connected Night City.