Witcher 4 Development Team Exceeds Target Size as it Enters Production

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CD Projekt Red revealed its development team assigned to The Witcher 4 (codename Polaris) has a current roster of 403 developers, exceeding the target size and entering the production phase. While still in pre-production, the new mainline Witcher game is poised to enter full production in the second half of the year.

The Witcher 4 marks the beginning of a new saga in theWitcher universe and is part of a planned trilogy of AAA RPG games. The Witcher 4 will be built on Unreal Engine 5, a departure from the RED Engine used in previous titles. Pre-production is underway, but the release date is at least three years away, with the studio emphasizing the need for extra effort due to technological advancements and engine transition. While the official title is yet to be announced, it's commonly referred to as The Witcher 4 until further details emerge.

During CD Projekt's fiscal year 2023 earnings conference, interesting revelations surfaced regarding the highly awaited Witcher 4 known internally as Polaris. It was disclosed that the game has now become the focal point of the company's development efforts, set to transition into full-fledged production by the latter half of the year. Particularly noteworthy is the progress achieved by the Polaris development team, which currently boasts a roster of 403 developers, surpassing the anticipated size required for the production phase.

Although the Witcher 4 director had previously hinted at a potential return of Geralt, CD Projekt stressed that fans shouldn't expect just “TheWitcher 3 in new clothing” with Polaris. While the game certainly builds upon the established framework and learns from past experiences, it will introduce novel gameplay elements and mechanics absent in previous Witcher installments. Additionally, CD Projekt has provided updates on other Witcher projects in development. The Witcher gameSirius is currently in the early pre-production phase. Meanwhile, Canis Majoris, a Witcher remake by Fool's Theory, remains