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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
CD Projekt says it never considered charging Witcher 3 owners for the remastered edition: 'It was never a question…
CD Projekt Red confirmed that owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive the upcoming remastered edition for free, with co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stating it was never considered otherwise. The remaster, set to launch on September 29, will include visual improvements, enhanced combat, and new features, and will replace The Witcher 3: Complete Edition on digital storefronts.
The Witcher 4 devs aren't announcing every milestone because they're "very technical," but they're focused on "the actual making of the game till its release date"
CD Projekt Red stated that The Witcher 4 is in full production and is targeting a 2028 release. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski explained that the studio is not announcing every internal development milestone because they are highly technical and not relevant to the public. The focus remains on the actual creation of the game until its release date.
'Consoles are here to stay': CD Projekt Red boss bets on Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo 'weathering the…
CD Projekt Red's CEO Michal Nowakowski believes consoles from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo will overcome current hardware shortages and potential price increases. However, the article notes Sony faces backlash over its planned discontinuation of physical game discs in 2028, which could impact sales.
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.
CD Projekt Red Boss 'Isn't Worried' About Delays for Next-Gen Consoles as RAM Prices Soar
CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated the company is not concerned about potential delays for next-generation consoles, despite rising RAM prices. The executive addressed the developer's perspective on current hardware market conditions.
CD Projekt "never thought about" charging The Witcher 3 owners for the remaster: "This is the CDPR…
CD Projekt Red will not charge existing owners for the upcoming free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stating it was always intended as an improvement. The remaster, developed with Fool's Theory, is partly subsidized by a price increase for new buyers and sales of the upcoming Songs of the Past DLC.
Releasing Cyberpunk 2077 In Its Poor State “Was For Sure Wrong,” CD Projekt Admits
CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski admitted that releasing Cyberpunk 2077 in its poor technical state in December 2020 was "for sure wrong." He cited team exhaustion and external pressure as factors, but pushed back against the idea that investors forced the launch. Despite the rocky start, the game has since sold over 40 million copies and received significant improvements.
Cyberpunk 2077 launched when it did because its devs wanted it "out the door" says CD Projekt Red CEO, but I wonder if he forgot about that reported mandatory crunch
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that Cyberpunk 2077 was not rushed out due to investor pressure, but rather due to the team's exhaustion and desire to release it. However, the article questions this narrative, citing reports of mandatory crunch leading up to the game's troubled launch. Nowakowski admitted the launch decision was a mistake.
The Witcher Remake Is Waiting On The Witcher 4 To Continue Development
CD Projekt has revealed that the development of The Witcher Remake by Fool's Theory is on hold. This is due to technological dependencies on The Witcher 4 and the studio's current focus on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's 'Songs of the Past' expansion. The remake's progress is now integrated with The Witcher 4's development.
"Consoles are here to stay": CD Projekt Red lead says The Witcher 3 studio isn't "worried" about next-gen consoles like the PS6 and Project Helix facing delays
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski believes consoles are essential for reaching a wider audience and is not concerned about potential delays for next-generation hardware like the PlayStation 6. He emphasizes that content is king and players will find ways to access games regardless of the platform's specific generation.
"You cannot make a game like The Witcher 4" by being "cost-driven," CD Projekt CEO says, and he's "100% sure" GTA 6 is being made the same way
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that games like The Witcher 4 and Grand Theft Auto 6 cannot be made with a cost-driven approach, emphasizing quality and fan expectations over budget constraints. He believes that while cost-consciousness is important, it's not the primary driver for such ambitious titles. Nowakowski also touched upon Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch, attributing it to psychological factors rather than investor pressure.
CD Projekt Red never considered charging for The Witcher 3 remaster, and says expansion Songs of the Past came from a couple of "happy accidents"
CD Projekt Red will not charge for the upcoming remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, viewing it as a free upgrade for existing owners. The expansion 'Songs of the Past' will be a paid DLC, a decision described as a 'happy accident' during development. The company also announced that the game's existing expansions will now be bundled with new purchases.
