Since the confirmation from CD Projekt Red that a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 was in development, players have speculated what features the developers might include in order to differentiate the project from both the first game and its upcoming DLC expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. One of the key areas that will likely receive a significant upgrade is that of the narrative, with the potential sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 possibly taking a hard turn into science fiction and social commentary after the assumed success of other sci-fi franchises like Bethesda's upcoming Starfield. In leaning into science fiction, the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 can use science fact as inspiration.