As CD Projekt Red’s most recent release,Cyberpunk 2077brings a thought-provoking and dystopian sci-fi RPG into the spotlight. However, beforeCyberpunk 2077took the world by storm, through both controversy and redemption,The Witcher 3was the developer’s most beloved title. Now thatCyberpunk 2077’s sequel, codenamedProject Orion, is in the works, many questions have arisen about what the next chapter will entail.
Approaching a sequel toCyberpunk 2077is a tricky situation, as there are a variety of possible endings for players to fall into. While some are more positive than others, the prospect of CD Projekt Red picking a canon ending is a risky decision. Despite this issue, there could be a solid way toconnect bothCyberpunk 2077andProject Orionthat is satisfying.The Witcher 3may not share much in common with its fellow CD Projekt Red kin, but the general synopsis of Geralt’s journey could serve as the perfect blueprint forProject Orionto follow.
Geralt’s Main Goal in The Witcher 3 Could Be Solid Inspiration For Project Orion
Geralt’s Hunt For Ciri Can Be Revisited With V
InThe Witcher 3, the main story follows Geralt searching for his adoptive daughter and former apprentice Ciri, as she is being pursued by the Wild Hunt. When it comes toCyberpunk 2077, V’s fate is left open-ended, but each ending makes it fairly difficult to revisit the character fully. WhileProject Orioncan go in a lot of different directions, a brand-new protagonist seems to be one of the strongest choices CD Projekt Red can make. However, this doesn’t mean that V has to be gone for good.
Like withThe Witcher 3,Project Orionmay want to look into a story that puts a fresh protagonist in the driver’s seat who could potentially be on the hunt for V. After the events ofCyberpunk 2077, V has gained quitea reputation in Night City, and it definitely wouldn’t be outside the realm of possibility for him to on many wanted lists. The infamy V builds for themselves in Night City can’t just be brushed over inProject Orion, so a protagonist who is searching for them, like everyone else, could be a fascinating way to connect the two stories.
After thePhantom LibertyDLC, there are seven total endings forCyberpunk 2077.
Flipping Cyberpunk 2077 On Its Head
Cyberpunk 2077focused on the street-based grind for greatness in Night City, but ifProject Oriontakes aWitcher 3-inspired approach, then a sequel could go down a very different road. Instead of a character struggling on the streets of Night City, possibly showing the perspective of an NCPD officer may be a fascinating contrast that also keeps the narrative fresh. Over time, a cop character could potentially become more corrupt or sympathetic to the plight of Night City as players are presented with specific choices on a theoretical hunt for V.The unpredictability ofCyberpunk 2077is one of its strongest points, and a story-shift into an NCPD officer searching for V would definitely be bold, but there are plenty of other character types who could be searching for them as well.
Project Orion Keeping Ties With V Has Pros and Cons
There’s no telling what the story ofProject Orionhas in store, but if CD Projekt Red insists on staying connected to V, it may be best to do so loosely.ApproachingProject Orionwith a clean slateand avoiding getting too muddled in the events of its predecessor could sidestep possible continuity issues.
Project Orionrumors suggest it could take place on the moon.
However, the desire for more V, even if through loose connections, is understandable.Night City is a fascinating world, and V is a major part of that. Until CD Projekt Red confirms Orion, there is only speculation, but the best way to tieCyberpunk 2077to its sequel may be found in CD Projekt Red’s previous work.
