Cyberpunk 2 Confirms No Third-Person View, Introduces \"Most Realistic\" Crowd System

CD Projekt RED is intensifying development for the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, as revealed by recent job postings. These postings offer intriguing insights into the game's direction. A key revelation? The sequel will remain a first-person experience, foregoing a third-person perspective, potentially disappointing some fans.

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A Senior Gameplay Animator is sought to craft detailed first-person animations, particularly focusing on weapon interactions and gameplay mechanics. The absence of any mention of third-person animation strongly suggests this viewpoint is not planned.

A position for an Encounter Designer highlights a revolutionary "most realistic crowd system ever seen in games." This system will dynamically react to player actions, fostering immersive environments with natural NPC interactions. The role involves designing complex scenarios with multiple solutions, utilizing NPC behaviors, interactive objects, loot points, and environmental storytelling.

Furthermore, job postings hint at the exploration of multiplayer functionality for the sequel, though it's still in its early stages.

Cyberpunk 2, codenamed Project Orion, is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, promising state-of-the-art visuals and technology. Previously, a senior quest designer at CD Projekt RED disclosed their personal involvement in voicing intimate scenes in Cyberpunk 2077. Interestingly, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 fans have noted a character bearing resemblance to Johnny Silverhand.