The company is also working on a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Project Orion, which is currently in the conceptual design phase. The sequel, which will have about 80 people working on it by the end of the year, may include multiplayer elements. CD Projekt is also exploring the use of AI in game development, having previously used it to recreate the voice of a deceased actor.
Key takeaways:
- CD Projekt is planning to enter the production phase of The Witcher 4, codenamed Polaris, this year. The game is being built with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine and is expected to kick off a new saga for the franchise.
- The company confirmed that almost 330 developers are currently working on The Witcher 4, with plans to increase the team to around 400 people by the middle of the year. The game is expected to be released in 2026 or 2027.
- A Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, codenamed Project Orion, is currently in the conceptual design phase. The company expects to have about 80 people working on the game by the end of the year and is considering including multiplayer elements in the sequel.
- CD Projekt has established a team to explore the use of AI in development, with the belief that AI can help improve certain processes in game production but not replace people. The company has previously used AI to recreate the voice of a deceased actor.