WhileCyberpunk 2077has only been released for a few years, some franchise fans are already ready for the sequel. Developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed that aCyberpunk 2077sequel is in the works, but gamers will probably have to wait until the upcomingPhantom LibertyDLC is released. Although more full-length adventures in the world ofCyberpunkmight be far in the future, Cyberpunk 2077leaves quite a few lore threads open to follow in future installments. That said, it’s a great time to think about potential titles for the Cyberpunk 2077sequel and how they could shape the game.
Although theCyberpunk 2077sequel may expand the world of Night City and give players new areas and stories to explore,Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertywill be centered around V and Johnny Silverhand. According to thePhantom Libertyrelease trailer, a potential military incursion has come to Night City, and V makes a fateful allegiance to them. There are rumors that this mysterious group could be the military of the New United States of America (NUSA), making this a potent connection for V. Given Johnny’s apprehension at the decision and the expansion’s confirmed spy-thriller themes, the DLC is sure to have ramifications for theCyberpunksequel as well.
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Cyberpunk: The Free States Could Take The Sequel Outside of Night City
Although thelore ofCyberpunk 2077somewhat touches on it, some players may be unaware that other areas outside of Night City govern themselves. Known as the “Free States,” The Republic of Texas, including Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho, and others, are fully autonomous or semi-autonomous from NUSA.
Throughout the tumultuous history of the United States in theCyberpunkTTRPG, NUSA and the Free States have constantly struggled for power, control, and freedom. Given thatCyberpunk 2077explores the autonomous Night City- andPhantom Libertymight upset that privilege - it makes sense for a sequel called “Cyberpunk: The Free States” to explore other areas of the country fighting that same battle.
Cyberpunk: Mikoshi Might Give The Sequel A Chance to Explore The Net
Cyberpunk 2077is an incredible lore-dense RPG, making capturing the gravity of particular choices and moments sometimes challenging. For instance, the mysterious “Mikoshi” data fortress, which is critical to V’s survival, is also a way for V’s engram to be forever preserved until a later date. While onlyplayers who sided with Hanako Arasakawould have the option to store V’s engram, there is a chance that theCyberpunk 2077sequel will use this ending as canon. If so, the upcoming game could occur inside aMatrix-influenced Mikoshi world or see V exploring the wild west of the Net with Alt Cunningham and Johnny Silverhand. This hypothetical sequel would aptly be called “Cyberpunk: Mikoshi.”
Cyberpunk: The Badlands Would Have Panam Find A Cure For V’s Condition
It’s incredible to think that due to the expansive nature ofCyberpunk 2077, certain elements are missed entirely depending on player choice. This includes the nomad storyline, which focuses on V and Panam working with the Aldecaldos to survive. Remarkably, hanging out with the Aldecaldos gives players a sense of community rarely experienced inCyberpunk 2077.Siding with the Aldecaldos means forging a deep connection withPanam Palmer, arguably the most popular NPC fromCyberpunk 2077.At the game’s end, V can escape from Night City into the badlands with Panam. A potential sequel called “Cyberpunk: The Badlands” could pick up after this and focus on V finding a cure for their terminal condition.
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Cyberpunk: Unification Could Explore The Implications of Arasaka’s Downfall
The events ofPhantom Libertymay drastically impact the future of Night City. While theCyberpunk 2077sequel will likely stay within Night City, players may experience an entirely different version of the location. SomeCyberpunk 2077playersmay have received an ending that culminates in the destruction of Arasaka Tower.
Unbeknownst to many - including V - Arasaka is one of the key players in keeping Night City safe. If NUSA and Militech attempt to bring the city under government control inPhantom Liberty,the upcoming sequel might explore a second Unification War. GivenCyberpunk 2077’sfocus on Arasaka, exploring Militech would be interesting, and the sequel could be called “Cyberpunk: Unification.”
Cyberpunk: Trauma Team May Put Players In The Shoes of A Night City Medic
Although this potential sequel is a notable departure from V’s story, there is ample possibility in exploring the various organizations that operate in Night City. One of the most fascinating is Trauma Team International, which partners with other companies to provide rapid-response medical care. The company’s pricey tiered service for medical care is an immediate issue withinCyberpunk 2077,as V often encounters Trauma Team squads during missions. Not only could a potential sequel called “Cyberpunk: Trauma Team” focus gameplay around medical care and extraction versus direct combat, but there is a powerful and poignant moral quandary within the Trauma Team’s work. It would be awesome to see theCyberpunk 2077: Trauma Teamcomicseries come to life.
Cyberpunk: Samurai Could Tell Johnny’s Story Pre-Cyberpunk 2077
While a confirmedCyberpunk 2077sequel is on the horizon, it’s not yet known if this game will be set in the future or the past. Given the popularity ofKeanu Reeves' Johnny Silverhand, and his fateful presence in the main game, there’s a chance that the nextCyberpunkgame may explore Johnny’s life before 2077. DuringCyberpunk 2077,players can play as Johnny throughout the game, but there are only glimpses of his music career and relationship with Alt Cunningham. It would be incredible to play as a young Johnny Silverhand and experience the rise and downfall of Samurai - and Johnny’s life - as Night City becomes progressively more cyberpunk. As such, the sequel could be called “Cyberpunk: Samurai.”
Cyberpunk 2077is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
