November 29th 2024.
This week, Polaris development has taken a significant step forward. CD Projekt, the creators of The Witcher series, have given us some tantalizing details about the highly anticipated next entry, The Witcher 4. According to the studio, this game will be even bigger and better than its predecessor.
While development officially began this month, there is still much we don't know about The Witcher 4. One of the biggest mysteries is who will be the main protagonist. CD Projekt has only given us a codename, "Polaris," and has confirmed that the original lead, Geralt, will make an appearance but will not be the central focus.
In a recent interview, CD Projekt shared more information about the game's production and how they are striving to avoid the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077. One significant change is the studio's decision to use Unreal Engine 5 for the first time, rather than their in-house game engine. This move was not a direct result of Cyberpunk's issues, but rather a necessity to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Charles Tremblay, CD Projekt's vice president of technology, explained that their previous approach of focusing on one project at a time was not sustainable for a multi-project studio. This new technology will not limit the studio's ambitious nature, as Tremblay assures fans that Polaris will be "better" and "bigger" than The Witcher 3.
Tremblay also addressed the concerns surrounding the launch of Cyberpunk 2077, particularly on last gen consoles. He hinted that the studio may prioritize certain platforms for Polaris but assured fans that it will not be a PC-only release.
In addition to Polaris, CD Projekt is also working on a new IP called Project Hadar, a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, and a new game set in the Witcher universe known as Project Sirius. There is also a remake of the original Witcher game in the works, though it is being developed by an external studio.
While The Witcher 4 is still a few years away, we may get an update at The Game Awards on December 13. However, it's important to note that this is only speculation at this point.
One thing is for sure, Geralt will have a role to play in The Witcher 4, though it remains to be seen how significant it will be. Fans can also stay updated on the latest news by subscribing to CD Projekt's newsletter, following them on Twitter, and leaving comments on their website.
To make it easier for fans to submit letters and features, CD Projekt has created a "Submit Stuff" page on their website. This eliminates the need to send emails and allows for a more streamlined process.
In the midst of all the exciting news, CD Projekt also took the time to congratulate Elden Ring for breaking The Witcher 3's DLC record. In other gaming news, two 90s survival horror games are now available to play on PS5 without a PS Plus subscription. And for those looking to score some great deals on gaming consoles, check out our top Black Friday deals for 2024.
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