Cyberpunk 2: Night City Poised to Become the Next Los Santos with Multiplayer on the Way
The long-awaited multiplayer revolution for Cyberpunk fans might finally be happening! A recent job posting from CD Projekt Red hints at upcoming online features for the sequel, reigniting hopes of exploring Night City alongside fellow mercenaries.
Recently, Cyberpunk 2077 has been back in the spotlight. After its big arrival on the PS Plus catalog, the game received a major 2.3 update, and surprised fans by announcing an unexpected crossover with Arena Breakout: Infinite. Today, however, all eyes are on the future, with clues suggesting that Cyberpunk 2 could fully embrace multiplayer and deliver an ambitious online experience.
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CD Projekt Red Is Hiring for Multiplayer
The Polish studio has just posted several revealing job listings that leave little room for doubt. Among the positions offered, the one for a Lead Network Engineer stands out the most. The listing details responsibilities that clearly point toward the development of online multiplayer systems for Cyberpunk 2.
We’re hiring for The Witcher and Cyberpunk in North America!
🎮 Lead Producer for Project Sirius
🎮 Lead Producer for Cyberpunk 2
🎮 Lead Technical Producer
🎮 Lead AI Engineer
🎮 Lead Technical Animator
🎮 Senior Engine Programmer
🎮 Lead Network Engineer
Apply here:… pic.twitter.com/UlkDQUrjtX — CD PROJEKT RED (@CDPROJEKTRED) September 17, 2025
The tasks assigned to this future team member are quite telling:
- Design and implement scalable network architectures for online features
- Create low-latency, high-performance multiplayer experiences
- Lead a team in developing and optimizing multiplayer systems
- Address challenges related to latency, bandwidth, and server performance
- Oversee matchmaking systems
This detailed description suggests that multiplayer features for Cyberpunk 2 are far beyond the concept stage. All that’s missing now is an official announcement to confirm what fans have been hoping for for years.
A Broken Dream Rising from the Ashes
It’s worth remembering that Cyberpunk 2077 was originally supposed to get a post-launch multiplayer mode. Unfortunately, the game’s rocky launch in 2020 forced CD Projekt Red to scrap the idea and focus on fixing its many bugs and improving the single-player experience.
But rumors about multiplayer in the sequel have persisted since last year. A previous job posting for a “Lead Network Programmer” in the Boston office had already caught the attention of sharp-eyed fans. This new listing strengthens those hints and suggests that CD Projekt Red is determined to make it happen this time.
Huge Potential for the Cyberpunk Universe
The Cyberpunk universe naturally lends itself to multiplayer experiences. Imagine teaming up with other players to pull off spectacular heists in the streets of Night City, or facing off in high-tech mercenary duels. The possibilities are endless:
- Co-op missions for aspiring criminals
- Vehicle races through the neon-lit arteries of the megalopolis
- PvP battles between rival gangs
- Competitive modes making full use of cybernetic gear
Even without full multiplayer, other online features could enrich the experience. A community cosmetic-sharing system similar to what WWE 2K games offer would allow players to express their creativity in this dystopian world.
While we wait for an official announcement, the idea of a more connected-than-ever Cyberpunk 2 is enough to set the community ablaze. And to top it all off, Keanu Reeves has recently expressed interest in reprising his iconic role as Johnny Silverhand, which could add an exciting new dimension to the story.
