CD Projekt Red has started dropping the clearest hints yet that multiplayer is making a comeback in Cyberpunk 2.
A fresh job listing for a Lead Network Engineer stands out as the strongest hint about the sequel.
The candidate is expected to oversee a team responsible for online systems, smooth server operation, and multiplayer development including matchmaking.
Grounding the project in online systems from the start frames multiplayer as inseparable from the sequel’s design, which marks a clear departure from Cyberpunk 2077.
Back in 2020, the original game was supposed to feature a multiplayer mode or even a standalone spin-off, but the disastrous launch forced CDPR to scrap those ambitions.
All efforts went into repairing the base game instead. CDPR is ready to revisit the idea after Cyberpunk 2077’s recovery and the success of Phantom Liberty.
What Kind of Multiplayer Could It Be?
CDPR hasn’t detailed its multiplayer plans yet, but fans are already picturing everything from co-op missions to GTA Online–like side content.
For some, the gangs and cyber-criminals make multiplayer a perfect match, but skeptics highlight the obvious issue of balancing abilities like netrunning and Sandevistan in player-versus-player encounters.
The posting points to active online gameplay rather than passive features.
Still, CDPR has a long road ahead, and nothing prevents them from scaling back or rethinking the feature.
After all, they’ve walked away from multiplayer once before.
Why Is Multiplayer Considered a Gamble for Cyberpunk 2?
The risk is obvious, with 2077’s online plans collapsing after launch and CDPR determined not to repeat history.
But this time, the studio isn’t tacking multiplayer on after release.
By hiring engineers to build online systems from the ground up, the team is laying the infrastructure early.
While nothing is promised, it shows that CDPR is taking a gamble that multiplayer will stick if it’s part of Cyberpunk 2’s foundation.
That said, timelines matter as the Witcher 4 is still CDPR’s primary focus, which means Cyberpunk 2 (and whatever multiplayer features it carries) is likely years away.
Plans can change over such a long span, and the community is right to keep expectations in check. From what we’ve seen so far, CDPR looks committed to making this a reality.
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