CD Projekt Red has shared a rare update on Project Hadar, its first fully original IP first teased in 2022. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski told Polish outlet PAP Biznes that settling on the game's world took several years, but a coherent vision is now in place and work has officially begun. The project is not yet in pre-production, with small prototypes currently being built and gameplay elements under test.
Hadar joins a packed development slate at CDPR. The Witcher 4 remains in full development with a 2028 launch expected, while the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel is further out. The studio also plans a new Witcher trilogy within six years, with the Witcher 1 remake on hold until The Witcher 4 provides foundational groundwork.
CD Projekt Red was reportedly hiring around 50 more developers for Hadar, indicating a gradual ramp-up. Described as the studio's biggest undertaking to date, the project is still in early stages, suggesting a long wait before release.
With prototypes only just beginning, fans should temper expectations for any near-term reveal of what Hadar actually is.
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