CD Projekt Red is undergoing significant internal shifts as it turns its focus toward the future. According to recent data, the company has begun reallocating its developers from their current duties with Cyberpunk 2077 to the development of the next instalment in the Witcher franchise. The upcoming Witcher game, intriguingly codenamed “Polaris,” has seen a jump from 10% to approximately 20% of the company’s total workforce now committed to its development.
With this shift, CD Projekt Red is also directing increased attention towards Project Sirius. As a proposed multiplayer offshoot of the Witcher series, Project Sirius has seen a slight uptick in the number of developers working on it. This investment suggests CD Projekt Red’s intention to expand The Witcher’s universe into new and exciting gameplay formats.
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While both Polaris and Project Sirius are still likely far from completion, fans can look forward to potential news about these intriguing projects later in the year. These revelations could conveniently coincide with the release of the much-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 DLC, creating a whirlwind of excitement around CD Projekt Red’s creations.
Further stoking this anticipation is the news that Phantom Liberty, the upcoming expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, is slated for presentation at the Summer Game Fest. Details about the appearance remain shrouded in mystery, adding an air of intrigue to the upcoming event. Gamers worldwide are eagerly awaiting this showcase to learn more about what the expansion holds.
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In related news, CD Projekt Red recently announced a major milestone in its Q1 2023 Earnings Report. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a gem in the company’s crown, has officially surpassed 50 million copies sold. This significant achievement propels the total sales of the entire Witcher series to an impressive figure of over 75 million copies.
With this feat, The Witcher 3 finds itself in the esteemed company of the top 10 all-time best-selling single video games. It follows closely behind the monumental sales figures of Red Dead Redemption 2 (53 million) and surpasses the original Pokémon games. This accomplishment underscores CD Projekt Red’s position as a premier creator of deeply engaging and commercially successful games in the industry.