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The Witcher 3 producer says it's scary to work with another studio on the game's expansion: 'I also think…
CD Projekt Red is collaborating with Fool's Theory, a studio founded by former CDPR developers, on the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Executive producer Jakub Kutrzuba expressed that sharing the game with an outside studio is 'scary' due to the company's deep care for the project, but trusts Fool's Theory's expertise and shared vision for quality and storytelling.
The Witcher 3 "is not a monument" says lead writer ahead of Songs of the Past, which means "adding a new…
Lead writer Marcin Blacha stated that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is not a monument and can still be improved, especially with the upcoming remaster and the new Songs of the Past expansion. He expressed creative invigoration from revisiting the game and creating new content, viewing it as a way to bridge the wait for The Witcher 4.
Snabbkollen: Vilken seriejätte har bäst spel?
This article compares the video game output of Marvel and DC, ultimately concluding that Marvel has delivered better games. It highlights Marvel's Wolverine as a strong recent example, while also mentioning other titles like NHL 27, Moonlighter 2, and Batman.
Why switching main characters for your game's sequel might be a mistake
Consultant Christian Fonnesbech argues that switching main characters in game sequels is a significant business risk, as characters are a primary emotional connection for players and a valuable IP asset. While artistic choices like introducing female protagonists in Hades 2 can be successful, Fonnesbech questions their long-term business impact and suggests maintaining character continuity is crucial for franchise success, citing examples like Tomb Raider and James Bond.
Evening Reading - September 7, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news and internet topics. It includes discussions on upcoming Nintendo Direct expectations for The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy Resonance, Grand Theft Auto 6, and Battlefield. The article also touches on Tesla's Cybercab probe, Bungie's office sublease exploration, and the development of The Witcher 4, alongside lighter internet content like AI image concerns and Dark Souls challenges.
Why The Witcher 3 remains one of the best RPGs of all time
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains one of the best action RPGs of all time, even a decade after its initial release. CD Projekt Red's upcoming free remaster, which includes graphical enhancements, improved gameplay mechanics, and the new 'Songs Of The Past' expansion, is a generous move that will likely attract new fans and re-engage existing ones. Despite minor flaws like clunky combat, the game's rich storytelling, detailed open world, and high replayability solidify its legendary status.
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.
The Witcher 4 Developer Won’t Detail “Specific” Milestones: “We Know What Kind of Game We’re Making”
CD Projekt RED joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that The Witcher 4 is in full production and the team knows what kind of game they are making, but will not detail specific internal development milestones. While acknowledging the game's ambitious scope and potential for varied development paces across different aspects, the company remains confident in a 2028 release, though no specific date has been set.
A future without PlayStation discs is "depressing, but solvable," former Sony boss says: "The market has said they will continue to buy them"
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden expressed that a future without physical discs is 'depressing, but solvable,' emphasizing the importance of physical media for collectors and devoted fans. While Sony is reducing disc production, some companies like CD Projekt Red are committed to physical releases for their games.
CDPR: The Witcher 4 kommer inte att se ut som "ytterligare ett Unreal Engine-spel"
CD Projekt Red's CEO Michał Nowakowski addressed concerns that The Witcher 4, built on Unreal Engine, will resemble other games using the engine. He assured that the game will retain CDPR's distinct style and that the underlying technology will be irrelevant to players. The company aims to release The Witcher 4 by 2028.
The Witcher 4 Will Be Made “Predominantly Using People” And Not AI
CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that The Witcher 4 will be developed "predominantly using people" and not rely heavily on artificial intelligence. While acknowledging AI as a potential tool, he emphasized that complex games require human creativity and that using AI to make complete games is not the ethical path for the studio.
CD Projekt Red won't be abandoning physical releases
CD Projekt Red, developer of The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077, intends to continue offering physical releases, according to joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski. While acknowledging the industry shift towards digital and platform holder decisions, CDPR aims to create physical boxes that are valuable to consumers, potentially using download codes instead of discs.
The Witcher Remake is currently on the back burner because progress on it depends on The Witcher 4's development, CD Projekt Red confirm
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that development on The Witcher Remake is currently on hold. Progress on the remake is dependent on the advancement of The Witcher 4, as the remake will utilize assets, tools, and pipelines developed for the upcoming sequel. Fool's Theory, the studio handling the remake, is primarily focused on The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion, with a smaller team supporting The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt Red isn't 'planning to rely on AI making complete games', and will still be 'predominantly using people' for The Witcher 4 and beyond
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the company is not planning to rely on AI for making complete games and will continue to predominantly use people for development, including for The Witcher 4. While AI tools are being experimented with, they are seen as supplementary rather than core to the complex game creation process.
The Witcher Remake placed on hold until The Witcher 4 development progresses
Fool's Theory has placed the remake of the first Witcher game on hold until development of The Witcher 4 progresses. The studio is prioritizing The Witcher 3's 'Songs of the Past' expansion and supporting The Witcher 4, using its assets and tools as a foundation for the remake. This approach aims to streamline development for the ambitious, Unreal Engine 5-powered project.
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.
The Witcher Remake Is on Hold Until The Witcher 4's Development Progresses, Confirms CD Projekt Red
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the remake of The Witcher is on hold. Development will resume only after progress is made on The Witcher 4 and the new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 4 dev is "still predominantly using people" over AI in development, says CEO, but "everybody has to make those judgments on their own"
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the company still predominantly uses human developers for games like The Witcher 4, viewing AI as a tool rather than a replacement. While acknowledging AI's potential usefulness in streamlining processes, the studio is not planning to rely on it for complete game creation, with Nowakowski emphasizing that each company must make its own ethical judgments regarding AI in development.
The Witcher Remake Is Still On Pause
The remake of the original The Witcher game is currently on hold due to technical dependencies on The Witcher 4. While other remasters and expansions for the series are planned, the status of this specific remake remains uncertain.