In an interview with the developers of Cyberpunk 2077, the possibility of a multiplayer mode was discussed. Is there a chance?
At E3 2019, Cyberpunk 2077 stole the show from most other games. This was not only due to the extremely action-packed presentation but also the surprise, that actor Keanu Reeves would play a significant role in Cyberpunk 2077. During E3, there were several interviews where questions about gameplay were raised. A potential multiplayer mode was also brought up.
What do the developers say about multiplayer? In an interview with Eurogamer, the question arose whether Cyberpunk 2077 would be a purely single-player title at launch. The response was:
Yes, 100%. We are not really working on a multiplayer; our only focus is the single-player. We will do that first and then we will see. We are not saying no, but we are also not saying yes. If something [in this direction] happens, it will definitely be after the launch, and that’s all I can say at the moment.
What about the future? CD Projekt Red does not want to make any commitments about the future yet. However, the signs look rather bleak. It has been said that “currently we are not working on anything, testing, or trying anything.” That would be something “for the future”.
What do they want to avoid? The interviewers did not back down and asked whether there would be something the developers would definitely want to avoid in the multiplayer. There was again a rather clear answer: Even a multiplayer must deliver strong story.
We are known for good stories, fantastic characters, choices, and consequences. That is something we would definitely pay attention to if something in this direction were to happen. We would avoid anything that does not align with that. If we do it [multiplayer], it will be in our style.
So, anyone who expected a multiplayer component for Cyberpunk 2077 at release or shortly thereafter will be disappointed. Whether such a mode will come after that is still uncertain at this point.
