Cyberpunk 2: New Hints Point to a Feature Fans Have Wanted for Years

Players hoping to explore Night City with friends in Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4 version currently $35 on Amazon) remain out of luck. CD Projekt Red originally planned multiplayer, but those plans were put on hold after the game’s troubled launch and eventually canceled. The sequel could change things: a recent job listing offers concrete clues, with CD Projekt Red seeking a Lead Quest Programmer to work on Cyberpunk 2.

One requirement listed under the preferred qualifications is particularly notable: CD Projekt Red wants candidates with knowledge of multiplayer network architecture, as well as experience synchronizing game states and quests between clients and servers. That these skills are sought for a senior developer responsible for story and quest systems is a fairly strong indication that multiplayer could play a role in Cyberpunk 2.

A screenshot from CD Projekt Red’s job listing for a Lead Quest Programmer, which lists knowledge of multiplayer network architecture among the preferred qualifications.

The rumored multiplayer ambitions are not entirely new. Back in 2024, CD Projekt Red said it was considering multiplayer features for Cyberpunk 2. In September 2025, the studio was also recruiting a network developer who would work on multiplayer systems and matchmaking, among other things. However, no concrete official confirmation has yet been given, and it remains unclear exactly how multiplayer might be implemented or whether it could be available at launch.

Plenty of possibilities for Cyberpunk multiplayer

Fans are already actively discussing what a potential multiplayer mode could look like on Reddit. Some are hoping for a cooperative campaign similar to Baldur’s Gate 3, while others believe separate co-op missions along the lines of the heists in GTA Online would be a more realistic option. A standalone online mode is also being discussed. However, the biggest concern among many players is that multiplayer development could come at the expense of the traditional single-player experience.

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