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CD PROJEKT RED has officially confirmed the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 — currently referred to as Cyberpunk 2 — and fans are already deep-diving into what the next chapter of the franchise could look like. The studio has stated the new game will feature “a fresh city, new characters, and a complete rethinking of Cyberpunk’s core systems,” marking the largest leap forward the franchise has taken so far.

A New City Beyond Night City

Developers have revealed that Cyberpunk 2 will introduce a brand-new urban location. While Night City will still appear in some narrative form, the story is shifting to a new hub described by insiders as a city influenced by:

Midwestern corporate architecture — towering glass megastructures that dwarf even Arasaka Tower.
Government-dominated zones — a stronger presence of federal security and surveillance systems.
Underground cyber-crime networks — a deeper, more chaotic black-market ecosystem.

The city is rumoured to be located somewhere in the New United States of America’s interior region, expanding the Cyberpunk universe outside the West Coast for the first time.

What Players Could Expect: New Systems and Possibilities

Early developer commentary suggests Cyberpunk 2 will push the series into far more reactive territory. While no concrete features have been confirmed, the following possibilities are heavily supported by developer hints and job listings:

Fully systemic police AI that escalates realistically, rather than spawning in waves.
Branching gang alliances where the player’s long-term choices reshape entire districts.
Deep cyberware biomechanics allowing body modifications to impact stealth, social interactions, or emotional states.
Covert ops gameplay — including infiltration, disguises, and advanced netrunning beyond 2077’s quickhack system.
Player-driven megabuilding hubs where apartments and safehouses evolve with gameplay style.

Fan Theories: The Return of Legends & Hidden Factions

Cyberpunk lore fans have already begun theorizing about major narrative connections. Some of the most popular theories include:

The Relic returns in a new form — with an improved version of Soulkiller entering the corporate arms race.
A surviving V cameo — depending on which ending players consider “canon.”
Arasaka vs. Militech 2.0 — with the new setting acting as neutral territory for escalating corporate warfare.
The rise of AI-run districts — taking cues from Cyberpunk RED and tabletop lore.
A new Johnny Silverhand-type personality construct, but not tied to Keanu Reeves’ character.

Community speculation also hints that the game might explore the dangers of digital immortality, a theme CDPR has discussed wanting to expand.

What Fans Want Most: The Wishlist

Across Reddit, social channels, and Cyberpunk communities, a clear wishlist has formed:

More life-sim elements — regular schedules, dynamic NPC behaviour, and a city that evolves.
A true stealth build with functional disguises and hacking-based infiltration.
Advanced vehicle customization, including combat mods and street-racing progression.
Meaningful romances and long-term relationships that continue throughout the story.
Multiple playable backgrounds with deeper consequences than 2077’s life paths.
Reactive factions where alliances alter entire portions of the map.

Fans are also hoping for New Game Plus at launch, expanded endgame professions, and a stable release thanks to the studio’s adoption of Unreal Engine 5.

A Bigger Cyberpunk Universe Begins

Cyberpunk 2 is still early in development, but CDPR has already made it clear: this sequel is meant to be the definitive Cyberpunk experience. With a new city, new systems, and a massive leap in technology, expectations are sky-high — and the community is more excited than ever to see what comes next.

As more official details emerge, the picture will become clearer, but for now Cyberpunk fans are thriving on theories, wishlists, and the promise of a future even more chaotic than Night City.