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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.
CD Projekt Red has laid off nine Project Sirius developers
CD Projekt Red has laid off nine developers working on its upcoming Witcher multiplayer game, codenamed Project Sirius. The company stated that the team size was adjusted to reflect the project's current development needs. This follows previous layoffs in 2023 and a reported change in the project's framework.
"Even dry and lost places can flourish with a little care": Waterful is a gentle, beautiful puzzler about drawing rivers that makes me yearn for something overwhelming
Waterful is a gentle, colorful puzzler where players draw rivers through procedurally generated landscapes to cultivate vegetation and attract creatures. Developed by solo developer Lenja Kaufmann, the game draws comparisons to titles like Dorfromantik and Terra Nil. While praised for its calming nature and creative potential, the author notes a lack of overwhelming challenge, a key element they feel is missing from a true 'river game'.
