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CD Projekt Red to begin ‘production phase’ of new Witcher game this year

With Phantom Liberty now done and dusted, CD Projekt Red is keen to get cracking on some new projects. With that in-mind, it seems the studio is now looking to make some headway on the new Witcher saga. That’s according to a recent report from Reuters. The developer’s joint CEO, Adam Badowski, tells the publication that the team is aiming to start the “production phase” on the first entry in the next set of Witcher games, currently codenamed Polaris. Phantom Liberty, our spy-thriller expansion to Cyberpunk 2077,…

Cyberpunk 2077 was ‘just a warm-up’ CDPR says as work begins on sequel

Having sold millions of copies of the Phantom Liberty DLC since it was released in September, Cyberpunk 2077 is on a roll. Well, not quite, as developer CD Projekt Red is now turning its attention to the follow-up, with the game’s narrative director eager to get started. According to a recent Twitter post from CDPR’s own Igor Sarzyński, Cyberpunk 2077 was “just a warm-up,” and the studio is now preparing to “officially kick-start our Orion journey.” Orion is the working title for the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. First…

How a $300 Million Flop Turned Into an Improbable Hit

Days after “Cyberpunk 2077” made its debut in December 2020, the much-hyped videogame was so buggy that Sony Group pulled it from its PlayStation store and players plastered social media with complaints of glitches. The misfire surprised gamers partly because “Cyberpunk 2077,” featuring actor Keanu Reeves, was one of the most expensive games ever released. Last month, it capped an improbable comeback by winning best ongoing game at one of the industry’s biggest awards shows.Copyright ©2024Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

Cyberpunk 2077 version 2.1 is the last big update, for reals

Despite version 2.0 supposedly being the last big update for Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red is bringing us one last hurrah. As well as implementing a number of fixes, the latest patch brings with it fresh ideas to see things out before the studio moves onto new games. To go with the Ultimate Edition that’s also been released, update 2.1 has added a few changes today. You can check out the video below for an overview. Some of the things now in Cyberpunk 2077 include a metro system, hangouts with partners, new vehicles,…

CD Projekt Red is ramping up the team size for the new Witcher saga

CD Projekt Red managed to turn things around after the catastrophic launch of a certain dystopian RPG. With Cyberpunk 2077 getting an Ultimate Edition next month, not to mention the success of the Phantom Liberty DLC, the studio is mending its reputation. Right now, the company is looking to the future, as more staff are posted to its new Witcher projects. In a recent earnings conference call, CDPR said the number of people working on Cyberpunk will be decreasing over time, with developers being transferred to…

Witcher Author Says Netflix Never Listened to His Ideas

Image: NetflixAndrzej Sapkowski is a man who does not mince his words, no matter how prominent he becomes on an international stage after Netflix’s adaptation of his Witcher series became a smash hit. But even with that reputation, there’s something incredibly funny about how willing the man is to just not give a single care in the world about discussing his perfunctory relationship with his streaming success.Netflix Passwords, ChatGPT Can’t Detect AI, and No More CoTweets | Editor PicksWe already mentioned yesterday how

I Now Have Enough Money for Rent

Image: NetflixThe Polish author behind The Witcher series is well known for his unflinching honesty about the legacy his work now has—especially in a world where Netflix has transformed that work into a streaming sensation. But how does he feel now the streamer is spinning out its Witcher world? Let’s just say, it moved him.Unboxing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Playstation 5 Bundle “ made a series based on one short story. They forced me to continue,” Sapkowski recently said during a panel at Comic Con Vienna

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting an Ultimate Edition next month

Can you believe we’re coming up to three years since Cyberpunk 2077 released? What a rollercoaster it’s been for CD Projekt Red’s non-Witcher game, and soon you’ll be able to own a special Ultimate Edition version of the dystopian RPG. In a recent post on CDPR’s website, the developer has said it will be launching the Ultimate Edition of Cyberpunk 2077 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. It’s releasing digitally and as a physical purchase, both of which will be available from December 5. As for what’s in it, well, you’ll…

These are the PC games pushing people to buy more RAM

The latest games are more demanding than ever — even top PCs struggle with the latest AAA releases. In that never-ending arms race for frames, gamers have responded by upgrading their PCs and not only the processors and graphics cards. Memory, both VRAM and system memory, needs upgrading for the latest games too. Here are some of the most demanding games forcing gamers to upgrade their RAM. Returnal Sony Entertainment The poster child for this new era of high-memory gaming, Returnal was the first game to require 32GB…

projekt: CD Projekt announces launch date of Cyberpunk 2077 expansion: Availability and other details

Polish video game producer CD Projekt has announced the launch date of Cyberpunk 2077 expansion. The highly-anticipated expansion to its flagship game Cyberpunk 2077 called "Phantom Liberty" is set to be launched on September 26. The company made this announcement during the Xbox Games Showcase which was held recently. This release will be CD Projekt's first major premiere since the launch of the Cyberpunk 2077 main game in 2020.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vO3yJGATP4Cyberpunk 2077 expansion: Availability "Phantom…