Cyberpunk 2: No Third-Person View, "Most Realistic" Crowd System Unveiled

CD Projekt RED is intensifying efforts on the eagerly awaited sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, as recent job postings shed light on exciting developments. A significant revelation is that the sequel, known as Cyberpunk 2 or Project Orion, will maintain a first-person perspective, dashing hopes of some fans who wished 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, specifically targeting weapon interactions and gameplay mechanics. The absence of any mention of third-person perspectives in these listings strongly suggests that CD Projekt RED has firmly decided to stick with the first-person viewpoint.

Another job opening for an Encounter Designer points to the integration of what the team describes as the "most realistic crowd system ever seen in games." This system will dynamically react to the player's actions, fostering immersive environments where NPCs engage naturally with their surroundings. The role requires collaboration across different teams to create complex scenarios with multiple solutions, leveraging NPC behaviors, interactive objects, loot points, and environmental storytelling.

Moreover, one of the job listings hints at the consideration of multiplayer functionality for the sequel, although it's still in the preliminary stages of development.

Cyberpunk 2, codenamed Project Orion, is being developed on Unreal Engine 5, which promises state-of-the-art graphics and technology. In other news, a senior quest designer at CD Projekt RED previously disclosed their involvement in voicing intimate scenes in Cyberpunk 2077. Meanwhile, fans of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 have spotted a character paying homage to Johnny Silverhand from Cyberpunk 2077.