Development Accelerates for CD Projekt Red's Mysterious Project Hadar

CD Projekt Red, the developer behind the world-renowned The Witcher and Cyberpunk series, is accelerating preparations for its highly anticipated new project. The company is currently focusing on expanding its staff for this new venture, codenamed Project Hadar, the details of which are being kept under wraps. According to recent statements by Karolina Gnas, CD Projekt Red’s VP of Investor Relations, more than 30 specialists are currently working on the project. The company aims to increase this number to 50 by the end of the year.

What Stage Is Project Hadar In?

Based on the information provided, Project Hadar is still in a very early stage of development. Evaluating the project's current status, Gnas stated that the team is currently busy testing different approaches and game ideas. It is reported that the game is in the prototyping phase, with the team focusing on core gameplay elements while conceptual preparations continue. Although no official statement has been made regarding the game's genre, given the studio's past experience, there are high expectations that the project could be an RPG.

Meanwhile, CD Projekt Red has a very busy schedule. The studio is making changes to its planning to use its resources more efficiently. For instance, the studio confirmed that the The Witcher 1 Remake project is currently on hold, with priority given to The Witcher 4. In addition to the fourth Witcher game, which is targeted for release around 2028, development processes for the sequel to the Cyberpunk series and new content are also in full swing. How Project Hadar will fit into this intense schedule, closely followed by the gaming world, remains a subject of great curiosity.