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CD Projekt marks the 19th anniversary of its first Witcher RPG with a tribute to BioWare: 'Their support helped turn our vision into Geralt’s first interactive adventure'
CD Projekt celebrated the 19th anniversary of its first game, The Witcher, by honoring BioWare for its crucial support in the RPG's development and early promotion. The article also touches on the recent closure of BioWare by Electronic Arts, framing it as a significant loss for the industry.
Games industry mourns sudden BioWare closure - "Anyone who participated in this travesty should be ashamed"
The gaming industry is mourning the sudden closure of BioWare, a legendary RPG developer, with many former employees and industry peers sharing their sadness and reflecting on the studio's legacy. The closure, which follows significant layoffs across Electronic Arts studios including Respawn and Maxis, has drawn criticism towards EA and those involved in the decision, with many expressing anger that talented developers are left jobless.
CD Projekt boss pays tribute to BioWare for helping bring The Witcher to life 20 years ago: 'BioWare has been a…
CD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski paid tribute to BioWare following its closure, highlighting the studio's significant role in the history of CD Projekt and the creation of The Witcher. BioWare provided crucial assistance, including lending its engine for The Witcher 1 and sharing booth space at E3.
Hadar is CD Projekt RED’s “Biggest Undertaking to Date”, Now Has a “Coherent Vision”, Says Co-CEO
CD Projekt RED's co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the studio's new project, codenamed Hadar, is its "biggest undertaking to date" and now possesses a "coherent vision." While still in its concept stages with prototypes being developed in Unreal Engine, the team is growing, and the game is described as an "emotional, open-world experience," potentially expanding into future products.
The Cyberpunk 2077 movie won't be 'a film adaptation of the game,' CD Projekt chief says
CD Projekt Red's co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 movie will not be a direct adaptation of the game's story. Instead, the project, now in partnership with Paramount Pictures, aims to tell a new story within the Cyberpunk universe, drawing inspiration from successful game-to-screen adaptations like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Cyberpunk 2077 movie "won't be a one-to-one translation of the game's story", CD Projekt Red boss confirms, and boy do I think that's the right move
CD Projekt Red's joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed that the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 live-action adaptation will not be a direct translation of the game's story. Instead, the film, in partnership with Paramount Pictures, will tell an original tale set within the Cyberpunk universe, similar to the approach taken with the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime.
CD Projekt Red says its mysterious Hadar game is its "biggest project to date", but even after "several good years" it's seemingly a long way off
CD Projekt Red's upcoming game, codenamed Hadar, is described as its biggest project to date, though it is still in the early stages of development and not yet in pre-production. Joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the team has a clear vision for the world and key elements, and is currently developing prototypes and testing gameplay mechanics using Unreal Engine. While other projects like The Witcher 4 are further along, Hadar represents an entirely new intellectual property for the studio.
CD Projekt Red hints that the live-action Cyberpunk movie will be an original story: "We definitely don't want…
CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has stated that the upcoming Cyberpunk movie will tell an original story within the game's universe, rather than adapting the game's plot directly. This approach is seen as beneficial, drawing parallels to the success of the original story in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. A release date is not expected for several years.
On top of The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, CD Projekt Red boss says Project Hadar is the studio's "biggest undertaking to date" – and they've finally finished building its world
CD Projekt Red's joint studio CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that Project Hadar, the studio's first fully proprietary IP, is its biggest undertaking to date and has completed its world-building phase. While not yet in pre-production, small prototypes and gameplay elements are being tested, indicating significant progress on the ambitious new title.
Cyberpunk 2077 is being made into a movie, even though we've already got the perfect cyberpunk movie starring Keanu…
Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action movie based on the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura producing. CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed the report. The article humorously suggests that the 1995 Keanu Reeves film Johnny Mnemonic already serves as the perfect cyberpunk movie.
Paramount Pictures adapting live-action movie set in Cyberpunk 2077 universe, co-produced by CD Projekt Red
Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action film set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, with CD Projekt Red co-producing. This follows the success of other video game adaptations like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Fallout. CD Projekt Red is also working on The Witcher 4 and a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel.
Live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film reportedly in development, with CD Projekt Red collaborating with Paramount to make it
Paramount Pictures is reportedly developing a live-action film based on Cyberpunk 2077, with CD Projekt Red collaborating on the project. CD Projekt Red has confirmed the partnership, expressing excitement about working with Paramount. This move follows the success of the Cyberpunk Edgerunners anime on Netflix and the growing trend of video game adaptations.
CD Projekt Red boss is "excited" about working with Paramount on the Cyberpunk 2077 movie, and one star is…
CD Projekt Red is excited to partner with Paramount for a live-action movie adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077, with the studio serving as co-producers. Actor Kyle Gallner has expressed interest in playing the role of V, and fans are supportive of the casting. This follows the success of the anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Cyberpunk 2077 movie officially in the works at Paramount
Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action film set within the universe of Cyberpunk 2077, with CD Projekt Red set to produce. While no cast or director has been announced, the project is expected to focus on new characters, similar to the Netflix series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. This move aligns with Paramount's increasing investment in video game adaptations.
Cyberpunk 2077 is Getting a Film Adaptation Produced by Paramount Pictures – Rumor
Paramount Pictures is reportedly producing a film adaptation of CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura attached as a producer. CD Projekt RED will also be involved in the project, though no specific details have been revealed yet. This news follows the success of Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion, Phantom Liberty, which have collectively sold over 55 million copies.
All hail brand synergy, Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a live action adaptation from Paramount and the producer behind the horrendous Doom movie
Paramount and Skydance are developing a live-action adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077, with CD Projekt Red producing. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for the Transformers films and the 2005 Doom movie, is attached as a producer, drawing skepticism from the author. The article also touches on Skydance's broader involvement with game adaptations and the potential for these projects to fuel streaming subscriptions.
The Witcher 3: Remastered Gets Hotfix For Performance Issues, More Patches On the Way
CD Projekt RED and Fool’s Theory have released a hotfix for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S to address performance issues and improve lighting. The developers are investigating further player-reported problems and plan to release more patches, including one for PC save issues. The remaster was a free update for owners of the original game.
The Witcher 3’s Side-by-Side Comparison Video With Remastered Attracts Criticisms
CD Projekt RED released a comparison video for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, which has drawn criticism from players who perceive visual downgrades in areas like water reflections and atmospheric fog. Despite the criticisms, the studio stated the footage is "Work in progress" and that the update will be a free gift to existing owners, serving as a technical prelude to the "Songs of the Past" expansion.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Will Support Xbox Play Anywhere
CD Projekt RED announced that the upcoming Remastered update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, launching September 29th, will include Xbox Play Anywhere support. This feature will grant Xbox owners a free Windows copy of the game. The company also confirmed the update will be free for all platforms and includes visual and gameplay enhancements.
CD Projekt says abandoning its in-house engine for The Witcher 4 had nothing to do with Cyberpunk 2077's technical woes: 'The dream of the company was actually never to make technology'
CD Projekt's co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the decision to switch from their in-house REDengine to Unreal Engine 5 for The Witcher 4 was not due to Cyberpunk 2077's technical issues. Instead, the company's core ambition was always storytelling, not technology development, leading them to adopt third-party solutions like Unreal Engine 5.
