CD Projekt Red (CDPR) is advancing development on Cyberpunk 2, and recent job postings suggest the sequel could include online features. While the game remains several years from release, the listings point to a potential shift in how the studio approaches the franchise.
The company shared new openings on X, including a role for “Lead Network Engineer” on Cyberpunk 2. The description indicates responsibilities tied to designing and maintaining network architectures for online gameplay, ensuring low-latency performance, and developing multiplayer systems such as matchmaking.
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According to the listing, tasks include to “design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient network architectures for online features” as well as to “develop and optimize multiplayer systems, including matchmaking, and address challenges related to latency, bandwidth usage, and server performance.”
The sequel is expected to bring back Night City while introducing an additional setting inspired by a dystopian version of Chicago. However, CDPR has not confirmed how online components will be integrated, leaving the extent of multiplayer functionality uncertain.
No release date has been set for Cyberpunk 2. The project is still in early stages, and its launch is likely several years away, with fans hoping for a smoother debut than the troubled rollout of Cyberpunk 2077 in 2020.
Source: TheGamers