CD Projekt RED is intensifying its efforts on the much-awaited sequel to *Cyberpunk 2077*, with job postings shedding light on what fans can expect from the game, codenamed *Project Orion*. A significant detail that has emerged is the commitment to a first-person perspective, dashing hopes for those who anticipated a third-person view. This decision is evident from a job listing for a Senior Gameplay Animator, which emphasizes the need for expertise in crafting detailed first-person animations, especially for weapon interactions and gameplay mechanics. There's no mention of third-person perspectives, indicating a firm stance by the studio on this aspect.
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Another exciting feature hinted at in the job listings is the development of what CD Projekt RED refers to as the "most realistic crowd system ever seen in games." This system will dynamically respond to the player's actions, enhancing the immersive quality of the game's environments. NPCs will interact naturally with their surroundings, creating a more lifelike world. The role of an Encounter Designer involves working closely with various teams to craft complex scenarios that offer multiple solutions, leveraging NPC behaviors, interactive objects, loot points, and environmental storytelling.
Additionally, the job listings suggest that multiplayer functionality is on the drawing board for *Project Orion*, although it's still in the preliminary stages of development. This could potentially expand the game's social and interactive elements.
*Project Orion* is set to be developed on Unreal Engine 5, promising to deliver state-of-the-art graphics and technology. This shift from the engine used in *Cyberpunk 2077* underscores CD Projekt RED's commitment to pushing the boundaries of gaming technology. In other news related to CD Projekt RED, a senior quest designer disclosed their involvement in voicing intimate scenes in *Cyberpunk 2077*. Meanwhile, fans of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* have spotted a character that pays homage to Johnny Silverhand, bridging the worlds of these beloved games.
