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CD Projekt RED’s Hadar is “Still in the Concept Phase,” But Its Team is Expanding Later This Year
CD Projekt RED's new intellectual property, Project Hadar, remains in the concept phase but is set to expand its development team to 50 members by the end of the year. While details are scarce, it is expected to be a role-playing game with an open-world experience, potentially featuring melee combat.
There are 519 developers assigned specifically to The Witcher 4
CD Projekt RED has increased its workforce to 1,045 employees, with 519 developers now specifically assigned to The Witcher 4. This marks a significant increase in staffing for the upcoming title, which is targeting a 2028 release. Other projects like Cyberpunk 2 have also seen an increase in assigned developers.
CD Projekt mystery games update: Yes, they're still happening, and no, not any time soon
CD Projekt has confirmed that its two mystery projects, codenamed Sirius and Hadar, are still in development but will not be released anytime soon. Sirius, a multiplayer game based on The Witcher universe, is in pre-production with ongoing testing, while Hadar, an original open-world property, remains in the concept phase. The company is looking to expand the development teams for both projects.
Witcher 4 Dev “Not Worried” About Future Of Consoles Despite Rising Costs
CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski expressed confidence in the future of consoles, stating they are essential for broadening the gaming audience despite rising costs and potential delays of next-generation hardware like the PlayStation 6 and next Xbox. He believes strong content will ensure players find ways to access games regardless of platform.
The Witcher 4 Studio Co-CEO Says Console Prices Are “An Objective Challenge,” But “Content is King”
CD Projekt RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski acknowledges that rising console prices present an "objective challenge" but believes content remains king and players will find ways to access games. He expressed confidence that consoles are essential for reaching a broad audience and that the company will adapt its business models regardless of future hardware generations.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Studio Confirms Daily Gamescom REDstreams With “Game Previews”
CD Projekt RED will feature "game previews" during its daily REDstreams at Gamescom from August 26th to 30th, celebrating five years of the broadcast. While the expansion "Songs of the Past" for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is confirmed for a 2027 release, the developer may also tease upcoming titles like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.
Was This Duck Trying To Get Secrets About The Witcher 4?
A mother mallard duck chose CD Projekt Red's Warsaw headquarters to lay eight eggs, which later hatched. The studio ensured the duck and her ducklings had a peaceful nesting period before relocating them to a local park. The incident occurred at the developer's architecturally acclaimed office, known for its large green wall.
Cyberpunk 2077 passes another extraordinary sales milestone as CD Projekt Red hails "the incredible, lasting strength" of the game
CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies, highlighting the game's enduring success. This milestone follows the successful launch of the Phantom Liberty expansion and a significant 2.0 systems overhaul. The company also mentioned ongoing development for Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt rebrand makes things simultaneously simpler and more confusing
CD Projekt is rebranding its parent company to CD Projekt Red, consolidating its identity under the name of its game development studio. This move aims to simplify brand recognition globally, though it may create confusion between the corporate entity and its game development operations. The company is working on titles like Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt Co-CEO Doesn’t Want to “Flood the Market” With Games: “Not Planning to Grow in That Way”
CD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated the company does not plan to "flood the market" with games or grow by releasing titles annually. Instead, the focus remains on creating high-quality games and leveraging existing intellectual properties, including a remake of The Witcher 1 and new projects like Project Sirius and Project Hadar.
The Witcher, Cyberpunk Dev's Mysterious 'Hadar' Is an 'Immersive' and 'Emotional' Open World Game
CD Projekt Red is actively hiring for its unannounced open-world game, codenamed 'Hadar', described as an immersive and emotional experience. While The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 are current priorities, 'Hadar' is progressing with 24 developers assigned, a number expected to grow.
CD Projekt's New IP, Project Hadar, Gets Extremely Vague Tease via Job Ad
CD 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.
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CD Projekt Red has announced a new intellectual property called Hadar, described as an emotional, open-world experience. This new title is mentioned alongside other upcoming games like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.
After CD Projekt Red announced a surprise expansion for The Witcher 3, over 29,000 Steam players booted up the RPG…
Following the surprise announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion 'Songs of Past', player counts on Steam surged to over 29,000. This increase marks one of the highest player counts for the game in years, potentially driven by anticipation for the new content and the upcoming The Witcher 4.
Destiny developers reflect on the end of an era: 'We all worked so hard to maintain the quality bar under…
Former Bungie developers and voice actors reflect on the end of Destiny 2's decade-long run as a live service game, following the announcement that its final update will arrive on June 9. Many shared their pride in their contributions and the community, while acknowledging the difficult circumstances surrounding the game's conclusion and potential layoffs.
CD Projekt says it won’t repeat Cyberpunk 2077’s biggest mistakes
CD Projekt RED discussed lessons learned from Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch, emphasizing a new development philosophy focused on improved planning, pre-production, and realistic expectations for future titles like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2. The studio is investing more time in foundational development stages before full-scale production.
"We learned our lesson": The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 won't repeat the development mistakes of Cyberpunk…
CD Projekt Red developers state that The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 will avoid the development pitfalls of Cyberpunk 2077 by improving their documentation processes. The studio has learned from past issues, particularly with the Witcher remake and Phantom Liberty DLC, by centralizing knowledge and improving collaboration between teams.
"It was chaos": How The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 are learning from decades of CD Projekt's documentation mistakes
CD Projekt is implementing new documentation processes for The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 to avoid past mistakes that hindered development on titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion. The company learned that comprehensive internal documentation is crucial for long-term project success and knowledge transfer, especially with a growing global workforce. This new approach emphasizes maintaining up-to-date records from the outset to streamline future development and prevent the loss of critical information.
The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 Studio “Learned Our Lesson” From Previously Poor Documentation
CD Projekt RED has learned from past documentation issues with Cyberpunk 2077 and is implementing improved processes for The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2. The studio aims to create shared, accessible documentation across teams to avoid duplicated efforts and ensure knowledge preservation, a stark contrast to the lack of documentation for The Witcher 1 and 2 and the chaotic system used for Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion.
Wildcard Wishlist: 14 games we're desperate to see at Summer Game Fest 2026
This article outlines a wishlist of 14 games the GamesRadar+ team hopes to see announced or receive updates on at Summer Game Fest 2026. The list includes highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, The Witcher 4, and The Elder Scrolls 6, alongside more speculative wishes for unrevealed games such as Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe and Persona 6.
