The Witcher 4 Enters Intensive Production Phase with Expanded Team
CD Projekt Red has entered the most intensive phase of development for The Witcher 4. Over 500 developers are now dedicated to the project, utilizing Unreal Engine. The studio is confident in a 2028 release but is not detailing specific internal milestones.
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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.
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.
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.
Roadmaps and Plans
CD Projekt Red has entered the most intensive phase of development for The Witcher 4, expanding its development team to over 500 individuals. The article also mentions new bosses, enemies, and events in an update for The Witcher, titled 'Shifting Sands'.
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.
The Witcher 4 Nears 500 Developers as Production Continues to Ramp Up
CD Projekt RED's upcoming game, The Witcher 4, has increased its development team to 499 employees as production ramps up. The company's fiscal year 2025 presentation also noted that the team for Cyberpunk 2 is growing, with plans to exceed 450 developers by 2027. The Witcher 4 entered full production in late 2024 and is expected to launch on PC, potentially in late 2027.
The Witcher 4 is "steaming ahead" as CD Projekt rapidly expands with 220 new developers in the past year, and…
CD Projekt Red is rapidly expanding its development team, with over 220 new hires in the past year, bringing the total to nearly 1,000 employees. More than half of these developers, specifically 499, are now focused on The Witcher 4, indicating it's the studio's primary focus. Executives confirm that production is "steaming ahead," utilizing Unreal Engine technology to create detailed game worlds.
