Cyberpunk 2 Job Listing Hints at Multiplayer Quest Support

A new CD Projekt Red job listing has renewed speculation about multiplayer features in Cyberpunk 2, with the studio seeking a lead programmer familiar with networked quest systems.

The position, titled Lead Quest Programmer, focuses on developing the sequel's narrative technology and overseeing engineers responsible for story and quest systems.

According to the official CD Projekt Red job listing, desirable qualifications include knowledge of multiplayer network architecture and client-server synchronization for game states and quests.

That requirement is particularly notable because synchronizing quest progression between players is an important technical consideration for cooperative multiplayer experiences.

However, CD Projekt Red lists this knowledge under optional qualifications rather than mandatory requirements. The posting does not explicitly confirm cooperative missions, online multiplayer, or any particular game mode.

The successful applicant will lead engineering work on the game's story framework, collaborate with quest designers and narrative teams, and help maintain development tools written in C++.

The listing also mentions familiarity with Unreal Engine architecture, reflecting the studio's broader transition toward Epic Games' technology.

Cyberpunk 2, previously known as Project Orion, is being developed by CD Projekt Red's North American team centered in Boston.

Multiplayer speculation surrounding the sequel is not new. Earlier recruitment efforts sought engineers with experience building online systems and matchmaking functionality.

CD Projekt Red previously explored multiplayer plans for Cyberpunk 2077 before abandoning those ambitions as development priorities shifted.

For now, the latest recruitment posting suggests that multiplayer-related expertise remains relevant to the studio's technical planning. Whether those systems will become playable features in Cyberpunk 2 remains unconfirmed.