Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Set in Chicago

Get ready to explore a dystopian vision of Chicago in Cyberpunk 2077's hotly anticipated sequel. While Night City returns, developer CD Projekt Red is cooking up a fresh nightmare dubbed "Chicago gone wrong." Plus, we've got the scoop on how the original game performs on Nintendo's Switch 2.

Cyberpunk 2 and Switch 2 Port: What We Know

Double the Cities, Double the Chaos

Codenamed Project Orion, the next Cyberpunk installment is shaping up to be bigger than its predecessor. At Digital Dragons 2025, legendary tabletop designer Mike Pondsmith - the visionary behind the Cyberpunk universe - shared exciting details about the upcoming sequel's expanded scope.

Though less hands-on than with 2077, Pondsmith remains involved as a creative consultant. "I still get to peek behind the curtain," he revealed. "Just last week I was checking out prototype Cyberware designs and giving feedback. The team's ambition is incredible."

The biggest revelation? A brand new playable area. "When I saw their vision for this additional setting, it immediately clicked," Pondsmith explained. "They've captured this unique energy - not Blade Runner, but something more like a twisted, broken version of Chicago. And it just works."

Developers are pulling out all the stops, as evidenced by recent job postings. One particularly intriguing role seeks a Lead Encounter Designer to "craft unforgettable gameplay moments" while pushing boundaries with "the most realistic and reactive crowd system ever seen in gaming."

While concrete details remain scarce, these snippets suggest Project Orion will build upon its predecessor's strengths in world-building and narrative depth. If CD Projekt Red delivers on these ambitions, we might be looking at another genre-defining experience.

Switch 2 Version - The Good and The Bad

Meanwhile, CD Projekt has shared extensive footage of Cyberpunk 2077 running on Nintendo's upcoming console. The nearly 40 minutes of gameplay showcase the studio's optimization efforts, though reports suggest performance isn't perfect.

Early hands-on experiences revealed noticeable frame drops. One journalist noted, "While impressive to see such a demanding game on a handheld, this definitely isn't the optimal way to experience Night City."

However, CD Projekt engineer Tim Green remains optimistic. "The Switch 2's architecture has helped solve many technical hurdles," he shared. "Memory limitations haven't been an issue, and the storage speed improvements have allowed us to focus on polishing other aspects. We're pleased with where we've landed."

The Switch 2 version, dubbed Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, launches June 5, 2025. It bundles the base game with all post-launch content and the Phantom Liberty expansion. Want more details? Check out our exclusive coverage below.