Cyberpunk 2 Unveils Immersive Crowd Tech & Confirms No Third-Person

CD Projekt RED is actively developing the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, as indicated by several recent job postings. These postings offer intriguing insights into the game's development. A key revelation? The sequel will remain a first-person experience, foregoing a third-person perspective, potentially disappointing some fans.

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A Senior Gameplay Animator is sought to create detailed first-person animations, focusing on weapon interactions and gameplay mechanics. The absence of any mention of third-person animation strongly suggests its exclusion from the game.

An Encounter Designer position emphasizes the creation of a groundbreaking "most realistic crowd system ever seen in games." This system will dynamically react to player actions, resulting in immersive environments with natural NPC interactions. The role involves collaborating to design complex scenarios with multiple solutions, utilizing NPC behaviors, interactive objects, loot placement, and environmental storytelling.

Furthermore, a job posting hints at the exploration of multiplayer functionality for the sequel, although it's currently in its early stages.

Cyberpunk 2, codenamed Project Orion, is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, promising state-of-the-art visuals and technology. Previously, a senior quest designer from CD Projekt RED disclosed their involvement in voicing intimate scenes in Cyberpunk 2077. Interestingly, a character in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was recently discovered, bearing a resemblance to Johnny Silverhand.