CD Projekt Red CEO Kiciński confirms studio’s independence in new interview

In a recent interview with Parkiet, CD Projekt Red CEO Adam Kiciński reaffirmed the company’s commitment to maintaining its independence and avoiding acquisition by a larger entity. Kiciński emphasized the studio’s ambitious plans for expansion and its passion for developing high-quality games.

Acquisition Plans and Studio Updates

Kiciński also addressed the studio’s lack of interest in acquiring other companies solely for the purpose of bolstering its financial results. Despite the recent acquisition of Molasses Flood, CD Projekt Red remains focused on its current projects, including the upcoming game set in the Witcher universe codenamed “Sirius.”

Upcoming Projects

The interview also provided insight into the development progress of CD Projekt Red’s highly anticipated games. The next mainline Witcher game, codenamed “Polaris,” is reportedly in full swing with a team of 330 employees, set to expand to 400 by the end of the year. Additionally, the conceptual stage for the next Cyberpunk game, codenamed “Orion,” is well underway, with the development team being assembled to bring the project to life.

New IP “Hadar”

Kiciński briefly touched on the studio’s new IP, “Hadar,” describing it as a unique pop culture concept that will appeal to fans of both The Witcher and Cyberpunk.

Future Outlook

With a successful launch of Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty expansion and other major updates, CD Projekt Red is poised for continued success as it devotes the next few years to the development of these highly anticipated games. For further details on the studio’s financial standing, broader media strategy, and insights into the latest expansion, be sure to read the full interview.