WithPhantom Libertynow done and dusted, CD Projekt Red is keen to get cracking on some new projects. With that in-mind, it seems the studio is now looking to make some headway on the newWitchersaga.
That’s according to a recent report fromReuters. The developer’s joint CEO, Adam Badowski, tells the publication that the team is aiming to start the “production phase” on the first entry in the next set ofWitchergames, currently codenamedPolaris.
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Badowski goes on to say that the company would like to “have around 400 people working on the project by the middle of the year.” CDPR is also at the “conceptual phase” regarding the follow-up toCyberpunk 2077, with around 80 people expected to be working on that game by the end of 2024. CD Projekt Red has also apparently considered multiplayer elements for the newCyberpunk, but isn’t discussing details right now.
Win some, lose some
On top of this, a recent post on Twitter announced thatPhantom Libertyhas been nominated for “Outstanding Visual Effects in a Real-Time Project” at the 22nd Annual Visual Effects Society Award.
TheCyberpunkDLC was not only the culmination of a lot of work fixing the glaring issues that plagued the game, but it was alsosomething of a swansongfor the dystopian RPG. CD Projekt Red may well take what harsh lessons it’s learned and apply them to the sequel.
However, the Reuters report goes on to say that the studio may be looking into artificial intelligence for some of its future releases. Michal Nowakowsk said he thinks “AI is something that can help improve certain processes in game production,” but added that it couldn’t “replace people.” Make of that what you will.
