According to analysts’ latest predictions, CD Projekt Red’s next return to Night City may have to wait many years, with the current schedule even being pushed to the next decade. "Cyberpunk 2077" was finally released in December 2020 after years of publicity, multiple postponements, and extremely high external scrutiny.
Although it was controversial at first due to performance issues, CD Projekt Red subsequently rebuilt players' trust through continuous updates, the release of expansion packs, and a renewed emphasis on quality, ultimately turning the game into a beloved title that even today, five years later, still has a huge fan base.
Players are eagerly looking forward to the sequel, but "Cyberpunk 2" is still very far away from its actual arrival. The latest forecast shows that its tentative release window has been pushed to the fourth quarter of 2030, and its production budget is also considerable.
Analysts predict the release window and budget of "Cyberpunk 2"
According to Polish analyst Noble Securities, "Cyberpunk 2" is still in the expansion stage.
Polish media reported: "About the sequel to "Cyberpunk", Noble Securities pointed out that as part of the studio's second core IP, the development team of this project currently consists of 135 people, and the team size is expected to double in two years. Due to the desire to integrate the multiplayer mode into the development, we have to extend the development cycle beyond the development schedule of the benchmark work "The Witcher 4". Therefore, the budget has been increased to 1.5 billion zlotys, and we expect the game to be released in the fourth quarter of 2030 (which coincides with the tenth anniversary of "Cyberpunk 2077").
Based on this judgment, "Cyberpunk 2" is likely to be launched at the end of 2030, which also continues the rhythm of the previous game being released in December.
In addition, the budget of the game does not seem to be much different from that of "Cyberpunk 2077", which is about US$419 million, which is only a slight change from the previous game's reported US$436 million.
It is worth noting that CD Projekt Red currently has a large number of projects in progress. The studio continues to support The Witcher 3 through rumored DLC, and is also fully committed to the development of The Witcher 4.
The total cost of "Cyberpunk 2077" is approximately $430 million
According to public information, the total cost of the entire "Cyberpunk 2077" project is approximately US$436 million, which includes all expenses such as game development costs and marketing promotions.
The development of the main game is about 174 million US dollars. Marketing costs significantly increase the overall budget, totaling approximately $436–440 million. In addition, the additional expenses accumulated after the game is released for content such as fixes, optimizations, and expansion packs are also high.
"Cyberpunk 2077" is one of the most expensive games in history, with a total budget of approximately US$430-440 million.