Developer CD Projekt Redisn’t ready to discuss release datesfor their highly-anticipated, first-person RPGÂCyberpunk 2077, but it seems like they are still building a team and pulling from some excellent talent. In a recent announcement, Tequila Works' Lead Level Designer Manuel Mendiluce will be leaving theÂRiMEÂdevelopment studio to go work with CD Projekt Red.News comes from Twitter (though first noticed bypublication GamingBolt), Mendiluce made the announcement ahead of the Christmas holidays. Mendulice highlights his eight “awesome years” working with Tequila Works when he worked on games such asÂDeadlight,ÂThe Sexy Brutale, andÂRiME. However, while somber, he noted that he will be joining CD Projekt Red (working onCyberpunk 2077) beginning January 2019:

Even better, joining in all the warm wishes was the officialÂCyberpunk 2077, that noted they will take good care of Mendiluce:

On the plus side, this is a huge gain for both Mendiluce and CD Projekt Red’s development team. Though Tequila Works may not have the name authority that titles likeÂThe WitcherÂbring to the table, Mendiluce is a world-class level designer, something highlighted inÂRiME.

Heck, you can head back to our review ofÂRiMEÂfrom Spring 2017, where we awarded the game a 9.0 out of 10 and specifically made note of the difficulty curve and wit of puzzle design in the game. Though CD Projekt Red has some of the best developers in the world, this is easily another gain for both the team and the end product.

Meanwhile,ÂCyberpunk 2077Âhas been a stealthy stream of rumors. While a Polish analyst waspredicting a Q4 2019(i.e., Early 2020) release date, CD Projekt Red let their Holiday card do the talking specifically noting that the gamewill release “when it’s ready.” No complaints from us at DualShockers.

Cyberpunk 2077Âstill has no known release date but will be coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One. If you want to spend some of your holiday gift cards, you canÂpre-order the game for on Amazon now. Meanwhile,ÂRiMEÂpick up that game from Amazonis available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One and is a hidden gem on all platforms – you may as well.