From IGN · Kirk McKeand · · 50s
CD Projekt Begins Project Hadar Work
CD Projekt Red starts Project Hadar after years of planning, but it's not in pre-production yet.
In brief
CD Projekt Red starts Project Hadar after years of planning, but it's not in pre-production yet. CD Projekt Red has completed its world vision for Project Hadar and begun development, though it remains outside pre-production phase. Originally reported by IGN.
Project Hadar Update
CD Projekt Red has officially begun work on Project Hadar after years of planning, but it's not yet in pre-production.
“This has been our biggest undertaking to date, taking us several years, but at this point we can say we have a coherent vision for this world and its key elements”
Team Expansion Plans
CD Projekt Red plans to hire up to 50 developers by year-end to staff Project Hadar.
“to hire more, up to 50 developers by the end of this year”
Next Game Timeline
The Witcher 4 is scheduled for 2028, with Cyberpunk 2 following Cyberpunk 2077.
“the next game on the studio’s slate due out 2028”
Hadar's Purpose
Project Hadar is designed first for a sprawling RPG experience, with no confirmed setting or world details.
“creating an emotional, open-world experience that will stay with gamers”
The bottom line
CD Projekt Red has completed its world vision for Project Hadar and begun development, though it remains outside pre-production phase.
