CD Projekt Red Expands Team for Mystery Project Hadar

CD Projekt Red is ramping up hiring for its unannounced 'Project Hadar', aiming to grow the team to 50 developers by year-end. Here's what we know so far.

Ever wondered what CD Projekt Red is cooking up next after Cyberpunk 2077 and the next Witcher saga? Well, it looks like the studio is beefing up its team for a mysterious new venture called 'Project Hadar'.

During the company's latest earnings call, VP of investor relations Karolina Gnas revealed that the project's team is already over 30 strong, with plans to expand to 50 developers by the end of this year. That's a solid hiring spree, and it suggests that CDPR is serious about this new IP.

So, what exactly is Project Hadar? The studio hasn't officially announced it yet, but it's been teased as a brand-new original IP. In fact, CDPR has mentioned that they're exploring a new universe, and this could be the start of something big. With the Cyberpunk and Witcher franchises under their belt, fans are buzzing with speculation.

It's worth noting that Project Hadar is being developed alongside the next mainline Witcher game (codenamed Polaris) and other projects. CDPR has a lot on its plate, but they're clearly investing in new talent and ideas. The fact that they're expanding this team now hints that they might be moving into pre-production or early development stages.

For now, details are scarce, and CDPR is keeping things close to the chest. But with hiring ramping up, we could see more concrete news in the coming months. Will Project Hadar be the next big RPG hit? Or maybe something entirely different? Only time will tell.

Are you excited about a new CDPR universe? What do you think Project Hadar could be? Let us know in the comments below!