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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 recreation and a standalone unique IP being developed in-house. All of those initiatives are presently in pre-production or the idea stage. The corporate additionally plans to broaden its groups with a brand new studio in North America.
Out of the brand new Witcher initiatives on the desk, the core CD Projekt Purple crew would solely work on one: Venture 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 based on 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 12 months, 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 can be.
New IP; Cyberpunk’s redemption
It’s additionally engaged on a brand new Cyberpunk title, a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 known as Venture Orion. Additionally developed by the CD Projekt Purple crew, it is going to “show the complete energy and potential of the Cyberpunk universe.” It has not begun work on Orion, because it’s presently growing 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 Venture Hadar, its new IP. It didn’t reveal any particulars about this mission, besides that it will likely be distinct from The Witcher and Cyberpunk. It’s presently within the conceptual section, being labored on “by a small strike crew.”
Along with all the recreation bulletins, co-CEO Marcin Iwiński introduced he can be stepping down from his position to turn out to be chairman of the advisory board. The corporate additionally pledged once more in its technique presentation that it’s “additional growing a wholesome and sustainable work atmosphere,” following adverse reviews in regards to the working atmosphere throughout 2077’s growth.
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