Project Hadar
News, coverage and analysis tracking Project Hadar across the outlets.
The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077 studio wants to make more games without turning CDPR into a company "that's going to be launching a big game every year"CD Projekt RED CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the studio aims to release games more frequently without becoming a company that launches a major title every year. While they have a ten-year plan, the goal is not to flood the market but to create high-quality games, potentially releasing three Witcher games and a Cyberpunk sequel within the next six years.
Project Hadar is an “Emotional, Open-World Experience,” Per New CD Projekt RED ListingA new job listing for CD Projekt RED's Project Hadar reveals it will be an "emotional, open-world experience." This aligns with the studio's previous successes with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. The listing provides insight into the game's development, with CD Projekt RED also managing time for The Witcher 4.
Like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, CD Projekt Red's new IP Hadar is "an emotional, open-world…CD Projekt Red has revealed more details about its new open-world IP, codenamed Project Hadar, describing it as an "emotional, open-world experience." The studio is actively hiring for roles to develop the game, which is being built in Unreal Engine. While a small team is currently dedicated to Hadar, CD Projekt Red also has significant development underway for The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2, and Project Sirius.- The Witcher 3’s Incredible Sales Streak Still Hasn’t Slowed DownCD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold over 65 million units globally, marking a significant increase in sales over the past year. The company also provided updates on its development teams, with The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077 seeing increased staffing, while a new expansion for The Witcher 3, titled Songs of the Past, is slated for release in 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 YearCD 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.