The Witcher 4 Team Grows as CD Projekt Red Ramps Up Development
Fans of CD Projekt Red’s expansive RPGs have reason to be optimistic. The developer has shared a positive internal update that signals strong progress on its most anticipated future titles, including the next Witcher game and a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
This news comes on the heels of a successful period for the Polish studio. The acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 was a major hit, and the developer has been praised for its technical achievements, including a surprisingly robust port of Cyberpunk for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
The latest update, shared via an official investor report, provides a transparent look into the studio’s manpower allocation. The numbers reveal a significant and encouraging increase in developers assigned to their flagship projects.
As of July 31st, a total of 799 developers are working on upcoming titles at CD Projekt Red. This represents a substantial jump from the 707 developers reported at the end of February.
The breakdown of these teams is the most exciting part for fans. The development of the next The Witcher 4 game, codenamed Polaris, is now being handled by 444 team members, up from 411 in February. This confirms that the project is the studio’s clear priority and is entering a more intensive phase of production.
Furthermore, the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, known internally as Project Orion, is also seeing accelerated development. The team working on the next Cyberpunk game has grown to 116 developers, a notable increase of nearly 40% from the 84 developers assigned five months prior.
This ramping up of staff on Cyberpunk 2 suggests the project is moving out of its earliest conceptual stages and into more active development, potentially hinting at a timeline that could be sooner than some predictions, though still years away.
CD Projekt Red has been clear about managing expectations, stating that The Witcher 4 (Polaris) is not expected until at least 2027. This likely means a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 would not arrive before 2028 or later.
This level of transparency is a welcome change for many players. Instead of relying on rumors and job postings, the studio is openly sharing its progress, which helps build trust and realistic anticipation within its community.
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This approach, combined with the lessons learned from the launch of Cyberpunk 2077, points toward a studio focused on giving its teams the time and resources needed to ensure their next groundbreaking games are polished and ready to impress on day one.