It is not entirely unheard-of for hit single-player games to retroactively add a multiplayer mode or even go fully co-op with a sequel, but audiences may be surprised to see that a recent job listing by CD Projekt Red is specifically looking to hire someone with multiplayer expertise to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. Both critics and audiences alike praised Cyberpunk 2077 for its immersive solo gameplay experience, deep lineup of characters, and gorgeous sci-fi world, but the new gameplay leak via the recent career posting seems to indicate that the sequel is looking to prioritize multiplayer, a feature that was missing from the highly-praised original.
While there has been little in the way of official teasers for Cyberpunk 2, it has been confirmed that roughly 180 CD Projekt Red developers have been actively working on the game since July 2026, along with a number of community mod developers contributing to the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. The team is confirmed to be progressing on a variety of story-driven quests that can live up to the popularity of those in the first game, and the inclusion of modders on the official development team for Cyberpunk 2 aims to add fresh ideas that build upon audience feedback and requests. Perhaps even more unexpected than the hiring of modders is CD Projekt Red’s desire for new developers who specialize in multiplayer to start working on Cyberpunk 2.
Cyberpunk 2 Job Listing Highlights Multiplayer Addition
An official job listing by CD Project Red seeks a Lead Quest Programmer “to join the team working on Cyberpunk 2.” The role description notes that the job will focus on designing and executing “complex, narrative-driven experiences” that encompass “cinematic, narrative, and core gameplay” features. Interestingly, the “Nice to Have” qualifications section makes a key request for someone with an “understanding of multiplayer network architecture and client-server synchronization for game state/quests.” This indicates that multiplayer will be coming to Cyberpunk 2, though it is unknown if it will simply be an optional mode or if the game as a whole will prioritize co-op gameplay. The increased hiring for Cyberpunk 2 was already exciting for fans of the original, and the possibility of multiplayer getting the spotlight, at least in some capacity, has quickly sparked discussion within the game’s dedicated community.
One important tidbit that some fans have already pointed out is the fact that Cyberpunk 2077 was originally going to include multiplayer shortly after launch, but the troubled release led to those plans being scrapped. As such, the idea of CD Projekt Red redirecting their focus back to multiplayer for Cyberpunk 2 could mean fans will get to see exactly what they missed out on in Cyberpunk 2077. The job listing does not go into any depth on the potential multiplayer features beyond standard backend development requirements, so audiences may want to keep a close eye out for any more CD Projekt Red career posts that could further leak additional gameplay features for Cyberpunk 2.
Some fans are keeping their fingers crossed for a surprise announcement at The Game Awards 2026 to give an early look at Cyberpunk 2, though the continued hiring and early development state of the game could mean audiences will need to be patient for the time being. Luckily for Cyberpunk fans, they have plenty of content to enjoy while they await official updates on Cyberpunk 2, including the recently released Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Update and the upcoming launch of a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Lucy statuette.
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December 10, 2020
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
