Summary
On a new episode of CD Projekt Red’s podcast, the developers ofProject Orionassure fans that theCyberpunk 2077sequel will succeed where its predecessor failed, especially when it concerns the franchise’s authenticity. For example, Associate Game Director Paweł Sasko pointed out an inconsistency in the game’s setting, as Reddit had been in a frenzy over misinterpreted manhole covers in-game. DespiteCyberpunk 2077taking place in an American city, specifically the fictional Night City in California, the manholes covering the streets were consistent with European designs, not the manhole covers found on American streets. CD Projekt Red seeks to fix those imperfections, thanks to a new Boston studio.
Back in May,CD Projekt Red launched a new Boston, Massachusetts hub focused primarily around developingProject Orion. This allowed CD Projekt Red to deligate tasks to specific departments and spread the workload more evenly for a faster, more efficient process to maintainCyberpunk 2077’s unique and realistic art style. Right now, the Boston studio is still under development and the CD Projekt Red website has yet to fill out information about the new location, including the exact address. Originally, CD Projekt Red was based solely out of Poland, before opening a new branch in Vancouver, Canada, and now Boston.
In a new episode of theAnsweRED podcast, the lead developers onProject Orionsat down for a chat about the sequel’s future, specifically how it willaddress the mistakes made withCyberpunk 2077. Acting Executive Producer Dan Hernberg said, “I thinkCyberpunkis obviously a uniquely American story. It’s got a lot of like punk energy, and it was written by an American, so it just seems right to do it in America.” Sasko chimed in to reiterate the many differences between American and Polish culture, explaining: “When you go to America, there’s things like hydrants, where they are placed and how they look like. The street lights, the positions of that, the trash bins, right? They’re in the front of the house, right by the street. In Poland, in Europe, you don’t see it almost anywhere.”
CD Projekt Red Hopes New Boston Location Will Make the Cyberpunk Franchise More Believable
Among many other perks of CD Projekt Red opening a location in Boston, the biggest incentive will be the addition of North American talent. These designers, animators, artists, and writers will be collaborating with the Vancouver location onProject Orionto ensure the sequel doesn’t drop the ball as it did withCyberpunk 2077. Not only does the authenticity of the game make it more immersive, butattention to detail withCyberpunk 2077’s locationsand landmarks would make the setting much more believable.
But consistencies weren’t the only problem found byCyberpunk 2077players, as thePC version promised a seamless experiencewhile console versions were frequently crashing on current-gen consoles like the PS5 and the new Xbox systems. To make matters worse, the game barely ran on older-gen consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One.Cyberpunk 2077had a troubled history, but the hope is that CD Projekt Red’s new Boston team will carry the weight of ensuring complete accuracy forProject Orion.
Cyberpunk 2077
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Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red.Set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification, you play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality.Upgraded with next-gen in mind and featuring free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on jobs, build a reputation, and unlock upgrades.The relationships you forge and the choices you make will shape the story and the world around you. Legends are made here. What will yours be?
