CD Projekt shares Witcher and Cyberpunk undertaking updates, publicizes partnership with mobile studio Scopely

As part of its most recent financial performance report, developer CD Projekt has shared updates on the development of various Witcher and Cyberpunk projects, and confirmed a collaboration with Saudi-backed mobile developer (and new Pokémon Go owner) Scopely to create a game.

Regarding the Scopely project, there is not much to report at this time. CD Projekt simply confirmed that it has “entered into a strategic partnership with Scopely to develop a game set within one of CD Projekt’s IPs.” While it seems reasonable to consider this may hint at a mobile game set in either The Witcher or Cyberpunk 2077 universes, we may not know for certain until more details emerge.

Aside from Scopely, CD Projekt also took some time to provide updates on the various titles it has previously confirmed to be in development. Work on The Witcher 4 is progressing well, for example, but CD Projekt’s other Witcher titles have seen some changes. Witcher spin-off Project Sirius – which was rebooted a few years ago – remains in pre-production, and CD Projekt states that it has now integrated developer The Molasses Flood with the CD Projekt Red team to “ensure even better alignment in the scope and direction of the project.”

Additionally, CD Projekt’s remake of Witcher 1, which was announced back in October 2022 as part of the studio’s ambitious development roadmap, remains in the planning stage. Furthermore, the studio mentions that due to “production process dependencies” related to assets and technology, it has decided to “temporarily integrate its development with ongoing work on The Witcher 4.” Consequently, a “small portion” of developer Fool’s Theory is currently aiding the Witcher 4 team, with the aim of “preparing core assets, tools, and pipelines for more efficient development of The Witcher Remake.”

Shifting focus from The Witcher, CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 sequel – currently titled Project Orion – is reported to be nearing the end of its planning stage and could enter pre-production “in the coming weeks.” Additionally, the development of the studio’s new IP, known currently as Project Hadar, continues. “The vision of Hadar has evolved over the past year, becoming more refined,” CD Projekt explained. “Internal assumptions and concepts have been shaped into key pillars that guide us forward [and] the team’s focus is on further developing the IP and the game’s narrative, while prototyping specific gameplay solutions related to Hadar.”

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