Why CDPR's First Original IP Could Be Its Most Ambitious Yet
For players, this means CDPR is investing in a completely new world that could redefine the studio's identity. For the industry, it signals a major shift toward original IP from a company known for adā¦
For players, this means CDPR is investing in a completely new world that could redefine the studio's identity. For the industry, it signals a major shift toward original IP from a company known for adā¦
Key points - Project Hadar was first unveiled by CD Projekt Red in 2022. - Joint CEO MichaÅ Nowakowski calls it the studio's biggest undertaking to date. - World-building and key concept work are nearly complete, but the game is not yet in pre-production. - Small prototypes and gameplay tests are underway. - It will be CDPR's first fully proprietary IP, unlike The Witcher or Cyberpunk.
Timeline - 2022: CD Projekt Red first unveils Project Hadar. - Last month: CDPR was looking to hire 50 more devs for the secret project by year's end. - Present: World-building nearly complete; small prototypes and gameplay tests in progress.
FAQ
Q: What is Project Hadar? A: It's a mysterious new game from CD Projekt Red, first teased in 2022. It will be the studio's first fully original IP, not based on existing books or tabletop games.
Q: When will Project Hadar be released? A: No release date has been announced. The game isn't even in pre-production yet, so it's likely years away.
Q: Is Project Hadar related to The Witcher or Cyberpunk? A: No, it's a completely new universe. Unlike those series, which are based on existing source material, Project Hadar is built from scratch.
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