As a longtime follower of the gaming scene, I've been keeping a close eye on CD Projekt Red's moves. Just recently, the Polish developer pulled back the curtain on its sprawling future roadmap, and let me tell you, it's a lot to take in. We're looking at not just one or two projects, but a whole constellation of games brewing in their studios. It feels like they're gearing up for their next big era, and the anticipation in the air is, frankly, electric. Remember how they promised back in 2022 to juggle multiple projects? Well, they weren't kidding. After the successful launch of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, they've been steadily building momentum, and this latest update is like a progress report directly to us, the players.

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The Current Lineup: A Status Check

So, what's actually in the oven? CDPR shared the status of five key projects on their official channels. Let's break it down:

Project Name Franchise / Type Current Development Stage
Project Polaris The Witcher (New Trilogy Starter) 🔧 Pre-Production
Project Sirius The Witcher Universe 🔧 Pre-Production
Project Orion Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel đź’ˇ Concept Stage
The Witcher Remake The Witcher (Remake) đź’ˇ Concept Stage
Project Hadar Brand New IP 🧠 IP Concept Phase

Looking at this, the immediate takeaway is that the world of The Witcher is getting a lot of love right now. Project Polaris, which is meant to kick off a brand new saga for Geralt's world (or perhaps a new protagonist's?), is already in pre-production. That's a significant step. Project Sirius, another Witcher-related title, is at the same stage. On the other hand, the much-anticipated sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Orion, is still in the earlier concepting phase, figuring out its core ideas. The remake of the very first The Witcher game is also at this conceptual stage. And then there's Hadar... the mysterious new IP. That one's just a twinkle in the developers' eyes, still being shaped as a core idea.

Where Are the Developers?

The real story, though, is in the numbers. CDPR didn't just tell us the stages; they told us where their people are. And this is where it gets really interesting.

  • 403 developers are assigned to Project Polaris. That's a massive team, and it signals that this is the studio's primary focus right now. It's expected to move into full production this year, which basically confirms it as CDPR's next big flagship release. No two ways about it.

  • 47 developers are working on Project Orion, the Cyberpunk sequel. A smaller, more focused team is typical for the early concept phase.

  • 37 developers are on Project Sirius.

  • A lean team of 20 developers is brainstorming Project Hadar.

It's also worth noting that not everything is being made directly by CDPR's core teams. While Polaris, Orion, and Hadar are in-house projects, others like Project Sirius and The Witcher Remake are being developed with external partners. This "distributed development" approach lets them tackle more projects simultaneously.

Reading Between the Lines: What This Means for Us

Alright, let's connect the dots. Based on this snapshot, the development pecking order seems pretty clear.

  1. The Next Big Thing is a New Witcher Game (Polaris). With the largest team and an advanced pre-production status, this is the project charging full speed ahead. If I had to bet, this is the game we'll be hearing a lot more about in the next year or two. The fact that it's starting a new trilogy... well, that's a commitment. They're not just making a game; they're laying the foundation for another decade of storytelling.

  2. Cyberpunk's Future is Real, But Further Out. Project Orion is happening, but it's clearly on a longer timeline. They're still figuring out the concept, which means the core story, setting, and gameplay pillars are being debated and designed right now. It's exciting to think about, but we'll need to be patient. The Night City of the future is still being blueprinted.

  3. The New IP (Hadar) is the Wild Card. With only 20 people on it and in the earliest phase, Hadar is the definition of a long-term bet. This is CDPR planting a seed for something completely different, maybe even a new genre for them. It's years away, but it shows they're thinking beyond their two famous franchises. That's... kind of brave, you know?

Final Thoughts from a Fan's Perspective

Sitting here in 2026, looking at this roadmap, my feelings are a mix of excitement and cautious optimism. CDPR is aiming incredibly high, managing two beloved franchises while trying to birth a third. It's a monumental task. The transparency is appreciated—it's nice to be kept in the loop rather than left in the dark for years.

The success of Phantom Liberty really showed they can learn and deliver. Now, the question is: can they scale that focus and quality across multiple projects at once? The sheer ambition on display is staggering. As a player, all I can do is watch this space, hope the teams aren't stretched too thin, and dream about returning to a rich, new Witcher world first, before eventually diving back into the neon-drenched, chaotic future of Cyberpunk. The journey ahead for CDPR is as epic as the games they create. We'll just have to see how this particular quest plays out.