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CD Projekt Purple has lifted the veil on its in-development titles. In line with the corporate, it’s engaged on three new Witcher titles, a brand new Cyberpunk sport and a standalone authentic IP being developed in-house. All of those tasks are presently in pre-production or the idea stage. The corporate additionally plans to develop its groups with a brand new studio in North America.
Out of the brand new Witcher tasks on the desk, the core CD Projekt Purple crew would solely work on one: Undertaking Polaris. CDPR revealed this title, deliberate as the primary a part of a brand new Witcher trilogy, with a teaser picture in March. It’s nonetheless in pre-production, although in keeping with the corporate it plans to launch all three video games inside a six-year timeframe.
Additionally within the works are Sirius, a story-driven expertise set within the Witcher universe, and Canis Majoris, an open-world RPG. Molasses Flood, which CDPR acquired final yr, is engaged on Sirius, whereas Canis Majoris is “contracted to be developed by a third-party studio led by ex-Witcher veterans.” It doesn’t say which studio this might be.
New IP; Cyberpunk’s redemption
It’s additionally engaged on a brand new Cyberpunk title, a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 known as Undertaking Orion. Additionally developed by the CD Projekt Purple crew, it can “show the complete energy and potential of the Cyberpunk universe.” It has not begun work on Orion, because it’s presently creating main DLC for 2077 known as Phantom Liberty, which is in its last manufacturing section.
Together with its two established franchises, CDPR is engaged on Undertaking Hadar, its new IP. It didn’t reveal any particulars about this venture, besides that will probably be distinct from The Witcher and Cyberpunk. It’s presently within the conceptual section, being labored on “by a small strike crew.”
Along with the entire sport bulletins, co-CEO Marcin Iwiński introduced he might be stepping down from his function to grow to be chairman of the advisory board. The corporate additionally pledged once more in its technique presentation that it’s “additional creating a wholesome and sustainable work surroundings,” following unfavourable reviews concerning the working surroundings throughout 2077’s growth.
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