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Joint The Witcher 4 and CD Projekt Red CEO says fully AI-generated games are coming, but he has "some doubts whether this is really the path to follow"
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski believes fully AI-generated games are inevitable but expressed doubts about this being the optimal path for game development. He noted that while AI studios can rapidly prototype and launch games, he questions the long-term viability and artistic merit of such titles, emphasizing the importance of 'soul' and fresh ideas in a crowded market.
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.
CD Projekt Red's CEO still thinks they need to finish their post-Cyberpunk redemption arc, and he's hoping The Witcher 4 will help
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski believes the studio has not fully completed its redemption arc following the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077, despite its eventual success. He hopes that The Witcher 4 and future titles will help regain lost player trust. Nowakowski also stated that CD Projekt Red does not aim to become a studio that releases a major game annually, preferring to focus on quality over quantity.
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.
CD Projekt Red Co-CEO Hopes Witcher 4 Wins Back Players After 'Heartbreaking' Cyberpunk 2077 Launch
CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski hopes The Witcher 4 can help the studio regain player trust following the difficult launch of Cyberpunk 2077. He acknowledges that the company has not yet achieved a full redemption arc but believes the upcoming title can win back fans.
CDPR boss hopes The Witcher 4 wins back fans still put off by Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch: "I'm not 100 percent convinced we went through the full redemption arc"
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski hopes The Witcher 4 can help regain fans lost due to Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch, acknowledging that some trust may be permanently damaged. Despite Cyberpunk 2077's subsequent success and numerous updates, Nowakowski believes the studio has not yet achieved a full redemption arc and aims to win back players with future titles.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past – What You Need to Know
CD Projekt Red has announced "Songs of the Past," a new expansion for the eleven-year-old game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The expansion is slated for a 2027 release and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, requiring SSDs and DirectX 12. Developed in collaboration with Fool's Theory, it promises a new story and region, with CD Projekt Red's Michał Nowakowski comparing its scope to the "Hearts of Stone" expansion. Geralt will be the playable protagonist, and the expansion may explore his past and potentially set up future stories for Ciri.
Witcher devs' Project Hadar will make you feel all of the open-world emotions, a new job ad suggests, though sorry it still isn't a cosmic Japanese horror game
A new job listing suggests CD Projekt's mysterious Project Hadar will be an emotional, open-world experience. While not a cosmic horror game set in feudal Japan as previously speculated, the project aims to evoke strong emotions in players. CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that Hadar is currently an IP concept with prototyping underway, with a decision on full game development to be announced later.
Project Hadar is an “Emotional, Open-World Experience,” Per New CD Projekt RED Listing
A 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.
CD Projekt Red's new mystery IP 'Hadar' is "an emotional, open-world experience" in line with the developer's Witcher and Cyberpunk games
CD Projekt Red's new mystery IP, codenamed Hadar, is being developed as an emotional, open-world experience, aligning with the studio's previous titles like The Witcher and Cyberpunk. The project is in its early stages with a small team, utilizing Unreal Engine for prototyping and live-testing mechanics. The studio is actively hiring for the project, indicating a ramp-up in development.
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.
Räkna inte med några expansioner till The Witcher 4, 5 och 6
CD Projekt Red's CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the company does not plan to develop expansions for the upcoming "The Witcher 4", "The Witcher 5", and "The Witcher 6" games. This is due to an ambitious release schedule aiming for three new Witcher titles within a six-year period. The company is still planning to release an expansion for "The Witcher 3" titled "Songs of the Past" in 2027.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Has Around 190 Developers, Mostly From Fool’s Theory
CD Projekt RED has announced that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, is in advanced production with approximately 190 developers, primarily from Fool's Theory. This expansion is expected to be comparable in scale to Blood and Wine and is slated for release in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. CD Projekt RED is providing creative oversight to ensure the quality of the Witcher experience.
The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past is being made by as many people as made The Witcher 3 - potentially even more
CD Projekt Red's expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, is being developed by a surprisingly large team of approximately 190 individuals, primarily from co-developer Fool's Theory. While CD Projekt Red provides creative oversight, their direct involvement appears minimal, with only around 19 developers assigned to the project. The expansion is expected to feature a new region and will align in scope with the Blood and Wine expansion.
CD Projekt begins "most intensive phase" of Witcher 4, expands team to over 500 devs
CD Projekt has entered the most intensive phase of The Witcher 4 development, with a team of 513 developers working on the project. The company plans to release three new Witcher games over six years, with The Witcher 4 being the first. An upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3, titled Songs of the Past, has been delayed to 2025 to ensure a high-quality player experience.
Witcher Dev’s Mysterious New Game With Saudi Arabia’s Scopely Is Not Releasing Soon
CD Projekt Red's new mobile game, a collaboration with Scopely based on one of CD Projekt's franchises, will not be released in 2026. Joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the game is undergoing an iterative development process and has not yet reached a satisfactory level for release. The partnership was announced in March 2025, with Scopely being acquired by Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games in 2023.
CD Projekt Red CEO says the studio's 'ambitious' plans for a new Witcher trilogy could mean no expansions for The Witcher 4 — 'It would be difficult, to be very honest'
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the studio's ambitious plan to release a new Witcher trilogy within six years makes it unlikely for The Witcher 4 to receive expansions. The focus will be on delivering full-sized games within the tight timeline, with the next expansion for The Witcher 3, Songs of the Past, now slated for a 2027 release.
The Witcher 3’s Songs Of The Past Expansion Was Supposed To Release Sooner
CD Projekt Red has delayed the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, from its original 2026 target to 2027 to ensure the best possible quality. While this expansion is considered a prologue to The Witcher 4, the company also plans to release other unannounced content this year. More details about Songs of the Past will be revealed at Gamescom.
CDPR is aiming to 'release 3 Witcher games within a 6 year period' but don't expect any expansions for…
CD Projekt Red aims to release three new Witcher games within a six-year period, with joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stating that this ambitious pipeline leaves little room for expansions to the upcoming trilogy. While an expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was confirmed, the focus will be on new installments in the series.
Witcher Dev Will Focus On Sequels Over Expansions For Witcher 4, 5, 6
CD Projekt Red will prioritize full game sequels over expansions for The Witcher 4, 5, and 6, aiming to release the trilogy within six years. This marks a shift from The Witcher 3's model, which received major expansions. The studio plans for The Witcher 4 to launch around 2028, following a 2027 expansion for The Witcher 3.