CD Projekt Red Job Listing Points to Multiplayer in Cyberpunk 2
CD Projekt Red has posted a job opening for a lead quest programmer on its upcoming Cyberpunk sequel, listing experience with multiplayer networking architecture and client-server synchronization among its requirements. While the studio has not confirmed a full multiplayer mode for the project, the brief mention in the recruitment notice indicates that developers have not abandoned past ambitions for online play within the franchise. CD Projekt Red has already confirmed Cyberpunk 2, and a new job posting at CDPR for the position of Lead Quest Programmer
on Cyberpunk 2 suggests that the studio is considering adding multiplayer to the sequel, unlike the first installment.
Players Debate Multiplayer Addition After Studio Job Listing
Multiplayer was originally planned for Cyberpunk 2077 after CD Projekt Red announced the feature in 2019, though it ultimately failed to reach the final release despite a small team credited in the game’s ending sequences. Speculation surrounding the new job listing has drawn mixed reactions from players. According to discussions on Reddit, some users prefer that developers focus strictly on single-player elements, while enthusiasts point to fan-made efforts to add multiplayer to the original game as proof of demand. Not all users are happy about the potential presence of multiplayer, as some Reddit users emphasized a preference for developers to focus on single-player.
Former Modders Fill Quest Design Ranks
Development on the sequel relies heavily on community creators, with former modders now occupying a substantial portion of the mission design teams. Paweł Sasko, deputy game director for the sequel, revealed that roughly half of the quest design team consists of former modders during a live broadcast. Sasko described modding as a natural gateway into the game development industry, noting that creators familiar with the studio’s previous engines and mechanics bring valuable practical experience to the new project. During a CD Projekt Red live broadcast discussing an upcoming large update for Cyberpunk 2077 that will gain cross-platform support through integration with mod.io, the topic of modifications was also raised. Sasko stated: Half of the quest team
in Cyberpunk 2 consists of former modders
. Sasko added that creating mods can serve as a foot in the door and a gateway to gamedev. PC players have a high chance of having downloaded a mod at least once in their lives, and modders have created modifications making the world of Night City more realistic while others added flavor to the RPG through story mods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyberpunk 2
Is Cyberpunk 2 confirmed to have multiplayer?
CD Projekt Red has not officially confirmed a multiplayer mode for the sequel. A job listing for a lead quest programmer mentions network architecture and client-server synchronization, but the studio has not released definitive details regarding online features. For now, this remains mere speculation.
What is the release date for the Cyberpunk sequel?
The project remains in early pre-production, and CD Projekt Red has not announced a release date or a projected launch window, according to ITHardware.
What role do modders play in developing the new game?
Former modders make up approximately half of the quest design team for the sequel, bringing hands-on experience with game mechanics and mission creation directly into the studio.