Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel is set to introduce a thrilling new location—a "Chicago gone wrong"—in addition to the beloved Night City. Dive in to discover more about this intriguing setting and get the latest updates on the game's Switch 2 port.
Cyberpunk 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Port Updates
Featuring Multiple Cities
The highly anticipated sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Project Orion, is expanding the universe by introducing a new city alongside Night City. During the Digital Dragons 2025 event on May 20, R. Talsorian Games founder and game designer Mike Pondsmith shared exciting details about the sequel.
Although Pondsmith's involvement in the new game isn't as extensive as it was with Cyberpunk 2077, he remains closely connected to its development. He remarked, "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 revealed the new setting, describing it as "Chicago gone wrong." He stated, "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’."
Meanwhile, CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has been actively recruiting for Cyberpunk 2, with a recent job listing for a Lead Encounter Designer. The role involves creating "memorable gameplay encounters that will thrill and excite our players." The job description highlights the ambition to revolutionize the game industry, with responsibilities including collaborating with the systems design team to "create the most realistic and reactive crowd system in any game to date."
Though details about Project Orion remain sparse, the insights from Pondsmith and CDPR's recruitment efforts suggest that Cyberpunk 2 will build on its predecessor's renowned world-building and storytelling.
New Footage for Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Port
In other news, CDPR has released new footage showcasing Cyberpunk 2077's Switch 2 port, demonstrating their efforts to optimize the game for Nintendo's upcoming console. The studio has uploaded around 37 minutes of B-roll videos on their website, showing the game in action on the Switch 2.
Reports from Nintendo Switch 2 showcase events in New York and Paris earlier this year highlighted some performance issues with Cyberpunk 2077 on the Switch 2, particularly with frame drops. Business Insider noted that "Such an intensive game playing on the Switch 2 is a fun novelty, but this definitely isn't the best way to play CyberPunk. I encountered lots of frame drops."
However, CDPR Engineer Tim Green expressed satisfaction with the port's progress in an interview with 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 Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This edition includes the full base game, all updates since its launch, and the critically acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion. To stay informed about the latest developments, check out our detailed article below!
