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Project Orion: Development Progress 2025


1. What is Project Orion?

Project Orion is a next-generation game currently in development by CD PROJEKT RED and is the official sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. CDPR promises a more innovative open-world experience and improved RPG systems with this project.

This work was developed based on Unreal Engine 5 rather than the existing RED engine , so more detailed graphics and extensive interactivity are expected.

2. Development progress

After officially announcing Project Orion in 2022, CDPR began full-scale development by establishing a new studio in Boston, USA. As of 2025, major development is underway, and CDPR has revealed several key details.

  • Pre-Production Complete: The game's storyline, character design, and core game mechanics are now complete.
  • Entering the main production phase: The actual game content creation is in full swing, with quests, open-world environments, AI systems, etc. being developed.
  • Technical Improvements: We’re leveraging the latest features in Unreal Engine 5 to deliver more realistic environments and improved NPC AI.

3. Gameplay changes and improvements

CDPR is improving several systems in Project Orion based on lessons learned from Cyberpunk 2077 .

  • AI Improvements: More natural NPC behavior patterns and enemy tactical movements.
  • Enhanced open-world interaction: Player choices will have more impact, and the environment will be more dynamic.
  • Deeper Storytelling: The branching storylines based on your choices have been expanded, and side quests have been improved to create a more immersive experience.
  • Enhanced Mod Support: We plan to officially support community-based mods, allowing users to customize the game themselves.

4. CDPR's development strategy

CDPR is taking a more cautious approach to development than before. In order to avoid repeating the problems that arose during the initial launch of Cyberpunk 2077, they are adopting the following strategies:

  • Secure flexibility in development schedule: We secure sufficient development time by prioritizing the quality of the game.
  • Extensive QA Testing: We will conduct thorough bug testing before release and actively incorporate community feedback.
  • Strengthening Developer Welfare: We are improving the working environment of developers to solve the crunch problem.

5. Release schedule and expectations

CDPR has not announced an exact release date yet , but it is expected to be released between 2026 and 2027. As of now, it is likely that an initial trailer will be released in late 2025, with more information about the game gradually being revealed thereafter.

Gaming fans are expecting Project Orion to go beyond the limitations of Cyberpunk 2077 and deliver a more evolved sci-fi open world experience.