Cyberpunk 2 might include multiplayer after CD Projekt Red scrapped the feature in Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red appears to be considering multiplayer features for Cyberpunk 2, based on a job listing for a lead quest programmer. The studio has posted a position for its upcoming open-world sequel that includes “understanding of multiplayer network architecture and client-server synchronization for game state/quests” listed under the “Nice To Haves” section.
This hiring requirement is particularly notable given that CD Projekt Red abandoned its original multiplayer plans for Cyberpunk 2077. The original game, released in 2020, had online features on its roadmap but the studio eventually decided to cancel this component to focus on single-player content and post-launch improvements.
The mention of multiplayer qualifications in the Cyberpunk 2 job listing doesn’t constitute an official announcement of co-op or online functionality, but it suggests the studio may be exploring these features for the sequel. The inclusion of multiplayer experience in a “Nice To Haves” section indicates it would be beneficial for the role, hinting at potential integration of online elements into the game’s quest design and overall architecture.
As with much of Cyberpunk 2’s development, details remain sparse. The studio has been relatively quiet about the sequel’s specifics, making job listings one of the few windows into its development priorities.