The Witcher 4 Expands its Development Team for an Epic Gaming Experience
CD Projekt ramps up development for The Witcher 4, bolstering their team with an influx of talented individuals The highly-anticipated game gains momentum as more staff members join the project, igniting excitement among fans worldwide
During CD Projekt's most recent earnings briefing, the company revealed significant information about its development pipeline, including an update on staffing for its upcoming projects.
According to a slide in the Polish company's earnings report, the majority of its developers are now working on the next major Witcher game, known as Polaris. This information reflects the distribution of developers across the studio's various projects.
More developers are now working on The Witcher 4. For the latest quarter that ended on October 31, it is evident that just under 50% of CD Projekt's development staff (or 330 people according to IGN) are now dedicated to The Witcher 4. The number of developers on the game has increased since December 2022.
CEO Adam Kicinski stated that by mid-2024, CD Projekt anticipates having more than 400 people working on the next Witcher game, as reported by IGN. A number of developers are noted in the graph as being "in transfer," which could indicate a shift of developers to The Witcher 4 and other projects.
The next installment of the game, tentatively called The Witcher 4, marks the return of the main series since 2015's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The previous game was a massive success, selling over 50 million copies and ranking as one of the top 10 best-selling games in history. The upcoming game is set to be the first of a new trilogy.
Fans will have to wait a while for The Witcher 4, as it is not expected to be released until at least 2025. Unlike previous entries in the series, the game will be developed using Unreal Engine 5, a departure from CD Projekt's RedEngine used in the past.
CD Projekt is not only working on a new version of The Witcher 3 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but also a game codenamed Sirius at their Boston studio, The Molasses Flood. The game recently underwent an evaluation leading to a "new framework," but unfortunately, CD Projekt had to lay off some staff. Additionally, the studio is also developing a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. For more on CD Projekt, watch Our Website's in-depth documentary on the studio and the redemption of Cyberpunk 2077.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I am incredibly excited about the development of The Witcher 4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was one of my favorite games of all time, and I can't wait to see what CD Projekt Red has in store for us with the next installment.
The Witcher 4 is still a few years away, but the fact that CD Projekt Red is already ramping up development is a good sign. It shows that the studio is committed to making this game the best it can be. I'm also excited to see that the game will be developed using Unreal Engine 5. This engine is capable of creating some truly stunning visuals, and I can't wait to see what CD Projekt Red can do with it.
I'm confident that The Witcher 4 will be a massive success. The Witcher franchise has a huge following, and CD Projekt Red has a proven track record of making great games. I can't wait to see what the future holds for The Witcher 4.
