The rumors around Cyberpunk 2 They continue to grow, and now the spotlights are focusing on one of the most loved figures by the community: Keanu Reeves. The actor, who gave life to the unforgettable Johnny Silverhand on Cyberpunk 2077, assured in an interview with IGN that “absolutely” You want to return for the sequel if CD Projekt offers you the opportunity.
Keanu Reeves I would be back
“I would love to play Johnny Silverhand again”, said Reeves while promoting his new film Good Fortune. His statements rekindle the hope of fans to see the iconic terrorist rocker again, a character who left his mark both for his charisma and for the way he complemented the story of the protagonist V.
Reeves became a symbol for the community from his remembered moment in the E3 2019. It was when a viewer shouted “You’re Breathtaking” during the presentation of Cyberpunk 2077. To which he replied, “You’re breathtaking… you’re all breathtaking!” The spontaneous gesture went viral, consolidating its link with the saga and with the public.
Cyberpunk 2 is under development
The great unknown is now narrative:Johnny may return in Cyberpunk 2? The different endings of Cyberpunk 2077 They complicate their continuity, but there are still open paths. Some theorize that it could appear as a AI downloaded to another body or device. It could also appear through V, depending on which ending CD Projekt decides to take as Canon. There is the option of a CAMEO, to give symbolic continuity to the character. Although the company could choose to rest its story and start with a new approach.
On the other hand, Mike Pondsmith, original creator of the universe Cyberpunk, offered in May some clues about the sequel, still known by its key name project orion. during the event Digital Dragons 2025, revealed that history will not only return to NIGHT CITY. You will also enter a new city With the style of “Dystopian ChicagoAlthough he clarified that it is not literally Chicago, the description points to a more crude and different environment than the metropolis we met in 2020.
will still take time to arrive
Pondsmith also explained that this time his participation is less in comparison with Cyberpunk 2077. However, he continues to review scripts and consult with the creative teams of CD Projekt. “Last week I was talking to different departments, seeing new cyberware designs and environments, and I can say that the new city really conveys the atmosphere they are looking for,” he said.
As for development, Cyberpunk 2 is already in the pre-production phase. According to CD Projekt, near 100 developers They work on the project. This number rose to 116 at the end of July. However, the co-CEO Michał Nowakowski He made it clear that the wait will be long. Company games usually take between four and five years in going from pre-production to launch. This would place the premiere of the sequel, at least, towards end of the decade.
With a New scenario, unknowns about his narrative and the possible Return of Johnny Silverhand, , Cyberpunk 2 It promises to become one of the most anticipated releases of the coming years. And although there is still a long way to go, Keanu Reeves’ enthusiasm for returning has already put the hype through the clouds.
