In the latest update from the Polish gaming powerhouse CD Projekt RED, the studio has provided new insights into the progress of two of its most highly anticipated projects: “The Witcher 4” and the sequel to “Cyberpunk 2077”, codenamed “Cyberpunk 2”.
According to Pawel Sasko, the associate director on the “Cyberpunk 2” project, the work on “The Witcher 4” is currently being “intensively worked on”, indicating that the studio has shifted a significant portion of its resources to this new entry in the acclaimed fantasy franchise.
“Most managers and most directors who worked on Cyberpunk and Phantom Liberty are on [the new] Cyberpunk,” Sasko revealed. “We want to make sure that whole DNA is preserved and still in the game.” This suggests that the team behind the well-received “Cyberpunk 2077” expansion, “Phantom Liberty”, is now leading the development of the sequel, ensuring a consistent vision and quality.
In contrast, Sasko described the current stage of “Cyberpunk 2” as being “fairly early”, acknowledging that the project is still in the relatively early stages of production. This aligns with the studio’s previous statements about ramping up the team size for “The Witcher 4” to around 400 people by the middle of 2024, while “Cyberpunk 2” is being developed across multiple studios.
The news of CDPR’s intense focus on “The Witcher 4” comes as no surprise, given the studio’s recent comments about the game being the start of a new “Witcher saga”. With the company planning to release three big Witcher games within six years, it’s clear that this franchise remains a top priority.
Importantly, Sasko also touched on CDPR’s stance on microtransactions, affirming the studio’s commitment to a player-first approach. “It’s worth mentioning at this point that the studio recently expressed its views on microtransactions in its titles, clearly stating that they don’t belong in single-player games,” the article notes. “Therefore, we can be confident that we won’t encounter them in the two upcoming productions.”
As CDPR navigates the aftermath of the “Cyberpunk 2077” launch, the studio appears to be doubling down on its marquee franchises, with a renewed emphasis on quality, player satisfaction, and preserving the core DNA of its most beloved titles. The updates on “The Witcher 4” and “Cyberpunk 2” suggest that the studio is positioning itself for a triumphant return to form, eager to deliver the next generation of immersive, single-player experiences to its devoted fan base.
