CD Projekt RED is intensifying its efforts on the eagerly awaited sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, as demonstrated by a recent spate of job postings that shed light on exciting new features. A crucial detail that has emerged is the game's commitment to a first-person perspective. This decision may come as a disappointment to some fans who were hoping for a third-person view to see their character in action.
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A job listing for a Senior Gameplay Animator emphasizes the need for expertise in crafting detailed first-person animations, with a particular focus on weapon interactions and gameplay mechanics. The absence of any reference to third-person perspectives in these job descriptions strongly indicates that the studio has opted to stick with first-person gameplay.
Another job opening for an Encounter Designer reveals plans for what the team is touting as the "most realistic crowd system ever seen in games." This innovative system will dynamically react to player actions, creating highly immersive environments where NPCs engage with the world in a lifelike manner. The role requires collaboration with various teams to design complex scenarios that offer multiple solutions, leveraging NPC behaviors, interactive objects, loot points, and environmental storytelling to enhance the gaming experience.
Furthermore, one of the job listings hints at the inclusion of multiplayer functionality in the sequel, although it's still in the early stages of development.
Dubbed Project Orion, Cyberpunk 2 is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, which promises to deliver state-of-the-art graphics and technology. In related news, a senior quest designer at CD Projekt RED disclosed that they personally provided voice work for some intimate scenes in Cyberpunk 2077. Meanwhile, fans of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 have spotted a character that pays homage to Johnny Silverhand, adding a delightful nod to the Cyberpunk universe.
