Summary
It’s no secret thatCD Projekt Redhas several projects in the works at the moment. That’s because, after transforming Cyberpunk: 2077 from a potential box-office bust to once-in-a-generation gold,the Polish studio is currently working on a Cyberpunk sequel, another entry inThe Witcher franchise, as well asa remake of the first Witcher title. Oh, and there’s some other stuff happening, too. In other words, they’re a busy lot.
And while it’s clear that there are several projects actively in the work, what is less clear is which of them exactly fans will see first. However, it looks like fans have received their first bit of news regarding these projects. In an appearance on the Flow Games podcast, Paweł Sasko, CD Projekt Red’s associate game director on Cyberpunk 2077 and its upcoming sequel, revealed that The Witcher 4 is the project that is furthest along.
The Next Entry In The Witcher Franchise Will Enter Full Production Soon
In his appearance, Sasko noted the numerous projects that CDPR is currently working on, as well as their status. Per Sasko, most of the projects are in the “early stages,” meaning it’s highly unlikely that gamers will hear about them in the near future. That said, of all the projects,The Witcher 4, which is set to be the start of a new trilogy and is also codenamed Project Polaris, is the one with the most progress to date.
“The only difference is the Polaris project, so the new Witcher saga, that will enter production,” Sasko said. “That is the most advanced of all of those.”
According to CDPR, over 400 people are presently working on the project, so it’s easy to see why it is the most advanced of the bunch. That’s with the game not even entering the production phase, which, as Sasko noted, will happen before the end of the year.Indeed, CDPR is presently hiring for a wealth of positions related to Polaris, including multiple project manager and producer gigs, as well as level designers and UI artists.
Outside the game dev part of The Witcher 4, not much else is known about the project, other than it’ll kick off a new trilogy. That said,in November of last year, director Sebastian Kalemba shared that the game would be “an excellent entry point for many players,” while still having some stuff for longtime fans. Additionally, Kalemba noted that the game will attempt to try “something new” in the RPG space. It’ll also aim to “surpass” The Witcher 3 through “a more intense story and crafting a more intense gameplay as well.”
While we’re probably years off from anything CDPR related, it’s nice to know that the projects it does have circled are moving right along. And based off previous discussions of the next Witcher game, it sounds like it’ll be worth the wait in the end.
