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CD Projekt Group business and news from across the web.- CD Projekt's New IP, Project Hadar, Gets Extremely Vague Tease via Job AdCD Projekt has provided a vague tease for its new intellectual property, codenamed Project Hadar, through a recent job advertisement. While the company is currently prioritizing development on The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, this new IP is also in the works, with the job ad hinting at its potential characteristics.
CD Projekt Red's new mystery IP 'Hadar' is "an emotional, open-world experience" in line with the developer's Witcher and Cyberpunk gamesCD Projekt Red's new mystery IP, codenamed Hadar, is being developed as an emotional, open-world experience, aligning with the studio's previous titles like The Witcher and Cyberpunk. The project is in its early stages with a small team, utilizing Unreal Engine for prototyping and live-testing mechanics. The studio is actively hiring for the project, indicating a ramp-up in development.
Witcher 3’s Blood And Wine Expansion Was Nearly Called Something Totally DifferentCD Projekt's Pawel Sasko revealed that The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine expansion was initially internally codenamed 'Bells of Beauclair' before being renamed for its "captivating title." The discussion occurred around the expansion's 10th anniversary, highlighting the significant development effort involved. The article also briefly mentions Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty, as well as future Witcher titles.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Has Around 190 Developers, Mostly From Fool’s TheoryCD Projekt RED has announced that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, is in advanced production with approximately 190 developers, primarily from Fool's Theory. This expansion is expected to be comparable in scale to Blood and Wine and is slated for release in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. CD Projekt RED is providing creative oversight to ensure the quality of the Witcher experience.
CD Projekt begins "most intensive phase" of Witcher 4, expands team to over 500 devsCD Projekt has entered the most intensive phase of The Witcher 4 development, with a team of 513 developers working on the project. The company plans to release three new Witcher games over six years, with The Witcher 4 being the first. An upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3, titled Songs of the Past, has been delayed to 2025 to ensure a high-quality player experience.
The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling…CD Projekt announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold an additional 5 million copies in the past year, bringing its total sales to over 65 million. This milestone cements its position as one of the best-selling video games of all time, surpassing Super Mario Bros. and nearing Terraria's sales figures.
The Witcher 4 is the work of over twice as many CD Projekt staff as The Witcher 3, in a fresh display of how blockbluster team sizes have balloonedCD Projekt has revealed that over twice as many developers are working on The Witcher 4 compared to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with the current team size reaching 513. This figure is comparable to the development team for Cyberpunk 2077, highlighting the increasing scale of AAA game development.- The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Expansion 'Is, in a Way, a Prologue' for the Series' FutureCD Projekt has suggested that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will serve as a prologue for the future of the series, specifically setting the stage for The Witcher 4.
Witcher 3 surpasses 65m lifetime sales as CD Projekt announces third expansionCD Projekt announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has surpassed 65 million lifetime sales, with its upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, expected in 2027. The company reported a slight 6% increase in overall revenue for Q1, driven by a 36% rise in Witcher IP revenue, while Cyberpunk IP revenue declined. CD Projekt also highlighted its shift to parallel development on multiple projects and the success of including its titles on Xbox Game Pass.
The Witcher 4 Receiving an Expansion “Would Be Difficult” as CD Projekt Reaffirms Trilogy PlansCD Projekt Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that expansions for The Witcher 4 are unlikely due to ambitious plans for a trilogy to be released within six years. The company is prioritizing the development of The Witcher 5 and The Witcher 6 following the initial release of The Witcher 4.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Originally Slated for 2026, Out in 2027 for “Best Possible Result”CD Projekt has delayed the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, from its original 2026 target to 2027. This decision was made to ensure the best possible consumer experience. The expansion is being co-developed by Fool's Theory and is expected to be comparable in scale to the Blood and Wine expansion.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Isn’t a Witcher 4 “Prologue”, “Guided Demo” Possible for GamescomCD Projekt has clarified that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past is not a direct prologue to The Witcher 4, but rather a substantial expansion designed to reignite interest in the franchise. The expansion, similar in scope to Blood and Wine, is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. A "guided demo" is expected at Gamescom, with pricing details to be revealed later.
'Proper big': The Witcher 3's new expansion will be 'closer to Blood and Wine' in scopeCD Projekt has confirmed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will be a 'proper big expansion' with a scope closer to Blood and Wine. The studio clarified that it is not a DLC, distinguishing it from smaller, free content. Songs of the Past is slated for a 2027 release, with further details expected at Gamescom.- The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Is an Expansion, Not DLC, CD Projekt Insists While Using IGN Interview With Idris Elba to Make the PointCD Projekt staff are clarifying that 'The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past' is an expansion, not downloadable content (DLC). They referenced an IGN interview with Idris Elba, star of Cyberpunk 2077, to emphasize this distinction.
Witcher 3 modders have already added Geralt's new sword from the Songs of the Past expansion to the base gameA modder has recreated Geralt's new sword from the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and added it to the base game. The mod, inspired by promotional art for the expansion, was released shortly after CD Projekt officially announced the DLC. The article also briefly mentions that Cyberpunk 2077 will not receive additional expansions.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Tops 65 Million Sales, As “Fresh Adventure” is Teased in Songs of the PastCD Projekt announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has surpassed 65 million in sales, with an additional five million units sold in the first quarter of 2026. The company also teased "Songs of the Past," a new expansion for The Witcher 3, and mentioned ongoing development for The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Minimum Requirements Set to Change Ahead of Songs of the Past ExpansionCD Projekt has announced that the minimum system requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be updated prior to the release of its upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past. This change indicates potential adjustments to the game's technical demands.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past Expansion DLC Announced, First Details ConfirmedCD Projekt has announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt titled Songs of the Past. This marks the third expansion for the acclaimed RPG, with initial details about its content confirmed.
- CD Projekt Announces Official The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Special Anniversary Stream as DLC Rumors SwirlCD Projekt has announced an official anniversary stream for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's expansion, Blood and Wine. This announcement has fueled speculation among fans that the studio might tease new downloadable content for the game.
Witcher 3's heaviest scene stunned its devs into silence, but Cyberpunk 2's associate director says it was crucial for 'understanding the craft' of quest designPaweł Sasko, associate director on Cyberpunk 2 and former lead quest designer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, discussed the impact of Vesemir's death scene on developers. He stated that the scene, which stunned the development team into silence, was crucial for understanding the craft of quest and narrative design. Sasko also mentioned that he enjoyed working on such impactful moments.