The Witcher 4 Is Now Officially In Production, New Teaser Image Revealed

As a seasoned gamer who has navigated through the mystical lands of The Continent and the neon-lit streets of Night City, I can’t help but feel a mix of anticipation and nostalgia upon hearing the news about Project Polaris. With Geralt once again gracing our screens and CD Projekt’s dedication to breaking new ground, it seems we are in for another epic journey.


Under the name Project Polaris, the upcoming Witcher game has reached a significant stage: It is now fully under active development. Today, CD Projekt Red shared this news as part of their broader financial update, which took place on November 26th.

As a gamer, I’m thrilled to share that I, Sebastian Kalemba, the game director, have announced we’ve moved into the full-blown production phase for the upcoming Witcher Saga. With fresh challenges looming, it’s the dedication and skill of our team members that gives me confidence we can create an unforgettable gaming experience together. The journey is far from over; keep your eyes peeled for updates on what’s coming next in this exciting adventure!

I’m excited to share that Project Polaris has advanced to its full-production stage! As exciting new hurdles loom, it’s the dedication and skill of our team members that leaves me confident we can all create an exceptional chapter in The Witcher Saga together. Forward we go!

— Sebastian Kalemba (@Skalemba) November 26, 2024

Approximately 60% of CD Projekt’s workforce (around 400 out of 650 employees) are currently dedicated to working on Polaris. This is a slight decrease from the number of staff members working on the project as of July 31, 2024, which was about 410 people.

CD Projekt is currently developing several games, among them being Orion, which is the upcoming sequel to Cyberpunk, with 64 team members already working on it. Additionally, there’s Sirius, a spin-off from The Witcher series, with 32 individuals involved in its development. Hadar, a new intellectual property (IP), has 15 people dedicated to it. The rest of the staff are engaged in “shared services” and other ongoing projects. For a visual representation of these numbers, please refer to the chart provided below.

— CD PROJEKT IR (@CDPROJEKTRED_IR) November 26, 2024

There isn’t a lot of information available on what we might call The Witcher 4, or its possible title. Initially, it was suggested that the game would be out as early as 2025, though that could have altered since the announcement in 2022.

Regarding the storyline, it’s confirmed that Geralt will appear in the game; however, he won’t take center stage in the plot. Previously, Joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski mentioned that The Witcher 4 wouldn’t simply be a rehash of The Witcher 3 with fresh costumes. Instead, its goal is to forge new paths and distinguish itself from its predecessors.

Additionally, during their earnings presentation, CD Projekt disclosed that Cyberpunk 2077 has reached a sales figure of 30 million units, while the Phantom Liberty expansion saw 8 million copies sold.

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2024-11-26 20:39