What Cyberpunk 2077’s Sequel Can Learn from Watch Dogs’ Broken Promise

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As an enthusiast, I can’t help but feel the thrill as we’re approximately five years from the eagerly awaited sequel of Cyberpunk 2077. The anticipation stems not only from the prospect of refining and enhancing the game beyond the original masterpiece, but also from the promise of a smoother and more reliable launch experience.

As a die-hard gamer, I can’t help but wonder if the upcoming game might be home to not one, but two colossal cities and an enhanced RPG system. But what about its multiplayer aspect? CD Projekt Red has kept mum on any online features for the sequel so far, yet doesn’t it ring a bell that the original Cyberpunk 2077 initially planned to include a multiplayer mode, which unfortunately didn’t make the final cut?

How Watch Dogs’ Multiplayer Could Inform the Sequel

Although we’re not entirely sure about the specific workings of Cyberpunk 2077’s initial multiplayer component, it’s evident that CD Projekt Red could benefit significantly by studying Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs series for insights on its multiplayer design.

The multiplayer aspect of Watch Dogs was effortlessly integrated within its open environment, allowing players to be followed, invited for races, hacked, or playfully bothered in a spontaneous and unforeseeable manner. This type of natural online interaction could harmoniously blend with the setting of Cyberpunk, particularly when combined with the disorderly, technology-centric sandbox of Night City (and the recently speculated additional city).

Instead of the original Cyberpunk game, online races could be a significant enhancement, as the enemy AI in that game wasn’t very intelligent until after the launch updates. For hacking, what more fitting way to reinforce the cyberpunk atmosphere than allowing players to pilfer data from each other, disrupt their gaming experience, or even trigger digital manhunts?

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As a gamer, envisioning myself stepping into the gritty streets of Kabuki, where I’m pursued by an infamous Netrunner known for his ruthless tactics and unyielding dominance. This relentless chase could fundamentally reshape the sequel, making it less like a typical open-world RPG and more about the raw, heart-pounding experience of survival, where every move I make could spell life or death.

Having a smooth online feature could prove beneficial as well as challenging. On one hand, it offers fresh opportunities for immersion and interaction; on the other, it can lead to common problems such as harassment, disruption, and imbalance. To tackle these issues, CD Projekt Red might want to employ protective measures similar to those used by FromSoftware in their multiplayer invasion system.

Learning from Watch Dogs 2

In contrast to initial hopes, the multiplayer aspect of Watch Dogs didn’t quite hit the mark, but it did cultivate a loyal, albeit small, player community. The follow-up game, Watch Dogs 2, improved upon this foundation by incorporating cooperative play and a competitive Player versus Player mode known as Showdown. These enhancements introduced structure and increased replayability, an aspect that the upcoming Cyberpunk sequel might benefit from, given its inherent nature as a first-person shooter.

If executed well, multiplayer mode can serve as an ideal complement to the solo storyline; transforming Night City into a dynamic, pulsating environment where each interaction, be it with AI or other players, maintains a sense of anticipation and excitement.

A Second Chance at Multiplayer

There’s a chance for CD Projekt Red to rekindle enthusiasm around the multiplayer aspect, which wasn’t included in the original game. However, it may require some time to perfect, as the sequel is switching from their proprietary RED Engine to Unreal Engine 5. This transition might initially cause performance issues and server-related problems upon release; this is expected given that this would mark CD Projekt Red’s debut in a comprehensive multiplayer experience.

As a gamer, I can’t wait to dive into this new game, but it seems like we’re still a ways off – maybe half a decade or so. Until then, I guess we’ll just have to keep guessing!

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2025-06-16 17:42