CD Projekt has chosen Ciri as the protagonist for The Witcher 4, marking a shift from Geralt, the series' previous main character. This decision, explained by executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga and game director Sebastian Kalemba, is based on Ciri's rich character development potential and her unique journey as a Witcher. The developers believe Ciri's story offers new narrative opportunities and player engagement, despite anticipating some backlash. The Witcher 4 was revealed at The Game Awards 2024, and CD Projekt aims to avoid past launch issues like those experienced with Cyberpunk 2077.
CD Projekt has announced a surprise 2.2 update for Cyberpunk 2077, set to be detailed in a livestream on December 10th. While the update won't include PS5 Pro support or a New Game Plus mode, it promises "cool stuff" and is expected to focus on fixes and quality of life improvements, particularly related to the upcoming Mac port. The studio is currently prioritizing its new Witcher game, now in full-scale production.
CD Projekt has announced that The Witcher 4, also known as Project Polaris, has entered full-scale production, marking the most intensive phase of its development. This follows a previous update that anticipated this transition. The game, which will not focus on Geralt of Rivia, remains largely mysterious. Additionally, CD Projekt shared that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 30 million copies, with its Phantom Liberty expansion contributing significantly to sales. The company also plans a new Netflix animated series set in the Cyberpunk universe.
CD Projekt has announced that "The Witcher 4," codenamed Project Polaris, has entered full-scale production, marking the most advanced stage of development among their current projects. Game director Sebastian Kalemba expressed excitement about the progress and the challenges ahead, as the game is part of a planned trilogy. Additionally, CD Projekt is working on a new Cyberpunk animation for Netflix.
