CD Projekt Focuses on THE WITCHER 4: POLARIS Development

The eagerly anticipated 'The Witcher 4,' codenamed Polaris, is gathering momentum at CD Projekt, with a significant increase in development resources devoted to the project. Following the completion of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt has redirected its focus towards their next major release. Recently disclosed information from an earnings call highlights a boost in developer numbers from approximately 330 to 403, signifying over 64% of CD Projekt's total staff are now working on 'The Witcher 4.' Despite the large team, the title remains in pre-production and is expected to offer an intensifying narrative and gameplay experience, powered by Unreal Engine 5.

In related updates, the Cyberpunk franchise's new installment, Orion, has a smaller team of 47 developers and is currently in the concept stage, with the Boston-based new studio taking charge of its development. Fans of 'The Witcher' series should note that while the upcoming game's release is anticipated, it's still a few years out, with the earliest potential release being next year according to CD Projekt's timeline.

CD Projekt has assigned over 400 developers to work on 'The Witcher 4: Polaris'.

'The Witcher' series, developed by CD Projekt Red, is adapted from the fantasy novel series by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. The games are known for their complex storytelling, deep role-playing elements, and expansive open worlds. The third installment, 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,' was particularly acclaimed and contributed significantly to the franchise's popularity. 'The Witcher 4: Polaris' represents the next major installment in the series and is highly anticipated by fans eager to see how the studio will push the boundaries of the franchise with the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5.