Mike Pondsmith was presented with the Jerry Lawson Lifetime Achievement Award at the Black in Gaming awards. This award recognizes his contributions to the gaming industry as a whole and his impact as a Black professional in gaming.

The name and settings of the Cyberpunk universe video game being developed by CD Projekt Red were revealed to be Cyberpunk 2077. Brian Crecente confirmed with the game's creators that Pondsmith was also working on a new edition of Cyberpunk pen and paper RPG game that would evolve the genre.

It was confirmed that Mike Pondsmith was working with CD Projekt Red on a video game set in the Cyberpunk universe. This marked a major step for the Cyberpunk IP into the video game medium, eventually leading to Cyberpunk 2077.

Mike Pondsmith was inducted into the Origins Awards Hall of Fame. This is a significant recognition of his contributions and impact on the role-playing game industry.

Mike Pondsmith was a guest of honor at I-CON 25, a gaming convention. This appearance highlights his continued involvement and recognition within the gaming community.

The third edition of Cyberpunk, also known as Cyberpunk v3.0, was released. This edition aimed to update the game's mechanics and setting for the 21st century but received mixed reviews, particularly for its illustrations.

Mike Pondsmith announced that R. Talsorian would only operate part-time due to challenges in the role-playing game industry. This decision marked a significant change in the company's operations and impacted major game lines.