Multi Analyst Forecasts Cyberpunk Sequel in Q4 2030 as Team Grows and $419M Budget

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TL;DR: Noble Securities projects Cyberpunk 2 landing in Q4 2030 — about a decade after 2077 — with a current team of ~135 expected to double within two years and an estimated budget of PLN 1.5bn (≈USD 419m); expanded ambitions (including multiplayer) and CD Projekt Red’s commitments to The Witcher 4 and Witcher 3 maintenance are cited as reasons for the extended timeline, and the 2030 date remains an external, unconfirmed estimate.

Analyst Forecast Points to 2030 Release Window​

New analyst projections suggest that CD Projekt Red’s next installment in the Cyberpunk franchise is unlikely to arrive before the end of the decade. According to estimates from Polish analytics firm Noble Securities, the sequel commonly referred to as Cyberpunk 2 is currently projected for release in the fourth quarter of 2030, placing it roughly 10 years after the launch of Cyberpunk 2077.

Background: Cyberpunk 2077’s Development and Recovery​

Cyberpunk 2077 was released in December 2020 following a prolonged development cycle marked by multiple delays and heightened expectations. Its initial launch was widely criticized due to technical and performance issues, particularly on last-generation consoles. Over subsequent years, CD Projekt Red invested heavily in patches, system overhauls, and the Phantom Liberty expansion, gradually restoring player confidence and stabilizing the title’s long-term reception.

Development Status and Team Expansion​

In a commentary translated from Polish, Noble Securities reported that the Cyberpunk sequel remains in an early expansion phase. The development team is said to consist of approximately 135 staff members, with expectations that the team size will double within the next two years. Analysts attribute the extended development timeline in part to plans to integrate multiplayer elements, which reportedly required adjustments to production scope and scheduling beyond initial benchmarks.

Budget Estimates and Production Scale​

The same analysis estimates the project’s total budget at approximately PLN 1.5 billion, or about USD 419 million, based on current exchange rates. This figure is broadly comparable to the reported total cost of Cyberpunk 2077, which was estimated at around USD 436 million when including development and marketing expenses. Analysts describe the increase as moderate, reflecting both inflation and expanded technical ambitions rather than a dramatic shift in scale.

Studio Commitments and Broader Pipeline​

The projected timeline also reflects CD Projekt Red’s broader development commitments. The studio is actively working on The Witcher 4 and continues to maintain The Witcher 3, which has been the subject of ongoing update and expansion rumors. With multiple large-scale projects in progress, analysts suggest resources are being carefully allocated across franchises.

At present, CD Projekt Red has not formally confirmed a release date or budget for the Cyberpunk sequel, and the 2030 timeframe remains an external estimate rather than an official announcement.

 

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