CD Projekt Red Boosts Team Size for Mystery Project Hadar
CD Projekt Red is expanding its development team for Project Hadar, with over 30 members currently and plans to reach 50 by the end of the year. The project remains in the concept phase, focusing on prototyping gameplay elements. Meanwhile, the Witcher 1 remake is paused to prioritize The Witcher 4, targeted for 2028, and a new Witcher 3 expansion.
Project Hadar remains an enigma, with CD Projekt Red confirming only that its team is testing gameplay prototypes and exploring different design approaches. The studio’s investor relations VP noted the concept phase involves experimentation rather than full production, leaving the project’s genre and setting unconfirmed. Meanwhile, the company’s pipeline is crowded: The Witcher 3 Remastered launches this month, a new expansion titled Songs of the Past follows, and The Witcher 4 is targeted for 2028. The Witcher 1 remake has been paused to focus resources on those priorities, alongside a Cyberpunk sequel.
This staffing update signals CD Projekt Red’s strategic balancing act across multiple franchises, which could affect player expectations for timely releases. The pause on the Witcher 1 remake may disappoint fans awaiting that nostalgia-driven title, while the 2028 target for The Witcher 4 suggests a long wait. However, the company’s expanded team for Hadar may indicate a desire to diversify beyond established IPs, potentially offering gamers a fresh experience—though its impact remains speculative until concrete details emerge.