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In September of last year, CD Projekt Red, the brains behind the massively anticipatedCyberpunk 2077, made an announcement that set the gaming community abuzz. The studio revealed thatPhantom Libertywould be the only expansion coming to the game. Gamers worldwide braced themselves for what was to come, excited to see how this expansion would shapeCyberpunk 2077.
Fast-forward to late September andPhantom Libertywas finally released. It took players on a thrilling ride through Night City, offering new stories, characters, and gameplay experiences. It was a significant moment for theCyberpunk 2077community, but CD Projekt had more in store for the future.
Cyberpunk 2077 Developer CD Projekt Assembles All-Star Team for New Project, Orion
In a presentation for investors Adam Badowski, the Chief Creative Officer of CD Projekt discussed the plans of the company. One of the highlights was a project calledOrion. The details surrounding this project were closely guarded until now adding to the excitement and anticipation.
Badowski disclosed thatProject Orionis still in the early stages of conceptual design. The project’s development will be helmed by a team of seasoned veterans who played pivotal roles in fine-tuningCyberpunk 2077and crafting thePhantom Libertyexpansion. It’s like assembling an all-star squad to create the next big thing in gaming.
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What makes it intriguing is the studio’s location. CD Projekt Red North America is a newcomer establishing itself in two cities; Vancouver and Boston. These cities have a reputation, for their thriving gaming communities and technological advancements which makes them settings for a project ambitious, asProjectOrion.
CD Projekt has plans to expand itsProjectOrionteam by bringing on board a number of skilled individuals. The interesting part? These talented individuals will be divided between two continents. Half of the developers will be stationed in the region of the United States while the remaining half will operate from CD Projekts headquarters, in Poland.
CD Projekt shared some impressive numbers related to the company’s flagship game,Cyberpunk 2077. Since its much-anticipated launch in December 2020, the game has not only met but exceeded expectations. It has crossed the remarkable milestone of 25 million copies sold, indicating that it’s selling at a much faster pace than its previous hit,The Witcher 3.
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The anticipated release of Phantom Liberty certainly lived up to the player’s expectations. In its week the game sold an impressive three million copies, which speaks volumes about its lasting appeal and the dedicated community that supports it.
CD Projekt has recently hinted at a live-action project centred around the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. Although specific details are still scarce just the mere mention of this endeavour has ignited a wave of excitement, among fans. This shows that CD Projekt recognizes the potential for the potential of this gaming universe to transcend into various other mediums.
CD Projekt has a roadmap ahead. Their next major project, called Orion is being developed by a team of developers located on two continents. Cyberpunk 2077 remains incredibly popular in the gaming world with, over 25 million copies sold and its expansion breaking sales records. Additionally, the possibility of a live-action project adds excitement to an already dynamic gaming universe.
