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The Witcher 4 Nears 500 Developers as Production Continues to Ramp Up
CD Projekt RED's upcoming game, The Witcher 4, has increased its development team to 499 employees as production ramps up. The company's fiscal year 2025 presentation also noted that the team for Cyberpunk 2 is growing, with plans to exceed 450 developers by 2027. The Witcher 4 entered full production in late 2024 and is expected to launch on PC, potentially in late 2027.
CD Projekt RED’s Project Hadar Developers Are Now Designing and Prototyping “Specific Elements”
CD Projekt RED has confirmed that development on its new IP, Project Hadar, is progressing dynamically with the team actively designing specific elements and creating multiple prototypes in Unreal Engine. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the foundations of the new IP have been established, with key distinguishing features and pillars defined. While still in its early stages, the project is expected to be an RPG with a focus on melee combat, distinct from The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises.
CD Projekt RED Has Plans to Release “Heretofore Unannounced Gaming Project” This Year
CD Projekt RED has announced plans to release a new, unannounced gaming project within the current fiscal year. While details are scarce, speculation points towards a potential DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, possibly launching in September to avoid competition with Grand Theft Auto 6. The company also provided an update on Project Hadar, confirming that multiple gameplay prototypes are being developed using Unreal Engine.
CD Projekt Red's Hadar has moved onto the prototyping stage age, as The Witcher 4 team expands
CD Projekt Red's new intellectual property, codenamed Project Hadar, has entered the prototyping stage, with the development team actively designing and testing specific elements in Unreal Engine. The studio also reported that the team working on The Witcher 4 has expanded to 499 staff members.
CD Projekt RED Might Have Just Confirmed Witcher 3 DLC Launching This Year
CD Projekt RED's latest financial report hints at a new DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt potentially launching this year, with Fool's Theory reportedly handling development. This unannounced project is speculated to serve as a bridge between The Witcher 3 and the upcoming The Witcher 4.
Mysterious "new IP" from CD Projekt Red is now in early pre-development stages: "We are designing specific elements that might be included in the game, creating multiple prototypes"
CD Projekt Red has announced that its new intellectual property, codenamed Hadar, has entered early pre-production stages. Developers are currently designing specific game elements, creating prototypes, and implementing them in Unreal Engine. This marks significant progress for the project, which was first revealed in 2022.
The Witcher 4 is "steaming ahead" as CD Projekt rapidly expands with 220 new developers in the past year, and…
CD Projekt Red is rapidly expanding its development team, with over 220 new hires in the past year, bringing the total to nearly 1,000 employees. More than half of these developers, specifically 499, are now focused on The Witcher 4, indicating it's the studio's primary focus. Executives confirm that production is "steaming ahead," utilizing Unreal Engine technology to create detailed game worlds.
Witcher 4 And New IP At CD Projekt Get Fresh Updates; Here's The Latest
CD Projekt Red has significantly increased its development staff, with over 220 new hires primarily focused on The Witcher 4. The company also provided updates on its new IP, codenamed Hadar, and the project Sirius, while Cyberpunk 2's development team has also grown. CD Projekt Red invested heavily in future game development in 2025, reporting strong net earnings.
This Incredible Hand-Forged Ciri Cosplay Took 2 Years to Complete
A fan spent two years hand-forging Ciri's early game concept armor from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, involving professional blacksmiths for metalwork. This detailed metal armor project highlights the evolution of cosplay into a serious craft, with creators hoping for similar designs in the upcoming The Witcher 4.
Cyberpunk Trading Card Game Blows Up on Kickstarter
The official Cyberpunk Trading Card Game has achieved massive success on Kickstarter, raising over $8.6 million against its $100,000 goal. The game, which focuses on characters and events from Cyberpunk 2077, aims to bring the dark futuristic setting into a competitive card game format. Products are expected to ship in Q3 of this year.
The Cyberpunk Trading Card game hits $6 million on Kickstarter with no sign of slowing down – that’s Corpos for you
The Cyberpunk Trading Card Game's Kickstarter campaign has surpassed $6 million, achieving its initial funding goal within minutes of launching. The campaign has seen rapid growth, triggering numerous stretch goals that add exclusive cards, upgraded components, and premium collectibles for backers. The game is developed by WeirdCo in collaboration with CD Projekt Red.
I bounced off of Cyberpunk 2077 for 2 months when I first played it, and that makes it perfect for Xbox Game Pass
The author discusses their initial struggles with Cyberpunk 2077's complex mechanics, which led to a two-month break before they could fully appreciate the game. The article highlights how the game's depth and challenging systems, despite a lack of clear tutorials, ultimately lead to a satisfying experience. The author expresses excitement for Cyberpunk 2077's addition to Xbox Game Pass, believing it offers great value for RPG fans seeking in-depth experiences.
The Cyberpunk TCG Kickstarter Crushes It's Goal In 5 Minutes
The Cyberpunk TCG Kickstarter campaign, developed by WeirdCo and set in the universe of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, has surpassed its $100,000 goal within five minutes, raising nearly $8 million. The campaign has introduced multiple stretch goals, including exclusive card upgrades and special editions, with the potential to reach $10 million. The trading card game is slated for release in December 2026, featuring characters from both the video game and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime.
Cyberpunk TCG Is Raising So Much Money So Fast on Kickstarter Its Designer Can't Keep Up With the Stretch Goals - IGN
The official Cyberpunk Trading Card Game has achieved significant success on Kickstarter, raising $7.5 million and becoming the most-funded TCG on the platform. Developed by WeirdCo in collaboration with CD Projekt Red, the game is set to bring the Cyberpunk franchise into the physical trading card space for the first time with its debut set, Welcome to Night City.
Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Wild New Racer, But Only in Arcades
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting an arcade spin-off titled Chrome Rush, a Road Rash-style combat racing game developed by UNIS under license from CD Projekt RED. The arcade cabinet features motorcycles racing through Night City locations and is scheduled to begin shipping in May. This announcement follows news of a new Resident Evil 2 arcade shooter.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk Trading Card Game has seen significant success on Kickstarter. Additionally, Assassin's Creed has announced a collaboration with the mobile game RAID: Shadow Legends.
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk Trading Card Game is making so much money on Kickstarter the total never stops moving
CD Projekt Red's new Cyberpunk trading card game, developed in collaboration with WeirdCo, has seen massive success on Kickstarter, exceeding its initial funding goal by millions. The game will feature characters from Cyberpunk 2077 and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, with the first set planned for release in 2026.
Cyberpunk Trading Card Game Launches Kickstarter Campaign
CD PROJEKT RED and WeirdCo have launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Cyberpunk Trading Card Game, bringing the franchise into the physical card game space for the first time. The debut set, Welcome to Night City, will feature characters from Cyberpunk 2077, with a second set introducing characters from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Backers can support the project now for exclusive rewards.
CD Projekt once again declares Cyberpunk 2077 will not be getting any more playable content as it announces new PlayStation patch featuring Sony's updated PSSR tech — 'For transparency: this update will not be introducing any new in-game content'
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will not receive any further playable content updates, but will soon get an update for the PlayStation 5 Pro that incorporates Sony's updated PSSR upscaling technology. This patch is solely focused on leveraging the PS5 Pro's hardware capabilities and will not introduce new in-game content. The studio reiterated its stance against further DLC or expansions for the game.
Polish analyst predicts The Witcher 3 DLC will release around September time
A Polish analyst predicts that the rumored story DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be released around September. This timing is suggested to avoid direct competition with the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6. The analyst believes September offers a good "back to school" window for releases, though acknowledges that CD Projekt Red may consider other factors, including the quality assurance from Fools Theory.
