Former CD Projekt RED developers establish Blank., developing apocalyptic character-driven game
Cyberpunk 2077 game director and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt co-director Mateusz Kanik has announced the establishment of Blank., a new video game development studio headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. He is joined by Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt executive producers Jedrzej Mroz and Marcin Jefimow. The studio is currently working on a character-driven game set in an apocalypse “with a twist or two.”
The studio’s founding staff include:
Mateusz Kanik (formerly of CD Projekt Red) – Co-Founder and Game Director Jedrzej Mroz (formerly of CD Projekt Red) – Co-Founder and Executive Producer Marcin Jefimow (formerly of CD Projekt Red, 11 Bit Studios) – Co-Founder and Executive Producer Mikolaj Marchewka (formerly of Rookiez from Warsaw S.A) – Managing Director Michal Dobrowolski (formerly of CD Projekt Red) – Design Director Artur Ganszyniec (formerly of CD Projekt Red, 11 Bit Studios) – Narrative Director Grzegorz Przybys (formerly of Division 48 Studio, Artificer) – Art DirectorThe new team is committed to “bringing beautifully crafted games and unique experiences to players, favoring novel territory rather than well-trodden ground.” The studio currently has 10 members, but is looking to expand to 60 staff to support development on its upcoming project. Job openings are available here.
—Concept Artwork from Blank.’s First Title
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