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Cyberpunk 2077 sequel's director feared he might be fired

Jul 14, 2024 2:35 PM

Pawel Sasko, the lead quest designer for Cyberpunk 2077, shared an interesting anecdote about his feelings just before being asked to direct the sequel. On the Flow Games podcast, he revealed that he thought he was getting fired when summoned to a meeting with the game director and CEO. Instead, he was offered the opportunity to lead the sequel, an offer he found very humbling. Sasko, having worked with CD Projekt Red for a long time, was at a career crossroads, considering whether to stay with the company or move on. He ultimately chose to stay and contribute to the next phase of the Cyberpunk 2077 series.

What was Pawel Sasko's initial reaction when asked to attend a meeting about the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel?n

Pawel Sasko initially thought he was getting fired when he was asked to attend a meeting about the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel.

Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt Red, is an action RPG set in a dystopian future where players explore Night City, a vast open world. The game faced significant criticism upon its troubled launch due to numerous bugs and performance issues, especially on last-gen consoles. However, it has since seen substantial improvements through patches and updates. With the upcoming sequel, CD Projekt Red aims to incorporate lessons learned and deliver a more authentic, American-feeling game.



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Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-07-14 14:54:03
It's wild to think that Pawel Sasko initially thought he was getting the boot, only to be offered the chance to helm the next Cyberpunk game It just goes to show how unpredictable the gaming industry can be, and it's exciting to see what he'll bring to the sequel with all the lessons learned.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-07-14 14:48:02
Pawel Sasko's story about thinking he was getting fired only to be asked to lead the sequel is a real rollercoaster, showing just how unpredictable the gaming industry can be. It's awesome to see someone so dedicated and humble at the helm for the next Cyberpunk 2077 chapter
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-07-14 14:42:02
Wow, talk about a rollercoaster of emotions for Pawel Sasko It's inspiring to see him stick with CD Projekt Red and take on the challenge of directing the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel despite the rocky past.
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