CD Projekt Red announces intentions to change its strategy in the future, with plans for more content from The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 in 2022.
The developers behind the Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 detailed their production strategy going forward, with plans to begin developing more content for both series in 2022.
CD Projekt Red announced its plans for the future with an extensive YouTube video covering everything from development reviews to upcoming content plans. A significant portion of the announcement was dedicated to its two flagship franchises, which the developers will work on simultaneously in the future. The video indicated that the company intends to make “agile parallel development our natural state” and that “development of parallel AAA games can begin from 2022.”
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To achieve this intended goal, CD Projekt Red showcased its strategic development framework, dividing it into 3 main areas. The first was called “Transform”, referring specifically to its approach to game development. The plan was designed to include the growth of production capabilities by implementing ideas such as cross-functional teams and cross-project experts. Increased communication and skill sharing between teams is intended to provide a more adaptable approach to development, which will allow for parallel work on both series. This also includes the planned focus for future marketing campaigns, which will subsequently begin much closer to the launch of a game. It was said that “game communication will focus on more polished visuals and demos” and “In addition, exhibits will take place on all platforms.”
The developers also highlighted the plan to switch from five-year development roadmaps to annual plans. While development of a new AAA game was scheduled to begin in 2022, the video also presents the roadmap for 2021. After the buggy launch of Cyberpunk 2077Plans for the game are primarily focused on more patches and updates for Cyberpunk 2077. However, players can also expect free DLC, in addition to next-gen updates in the second half of 2021.
As for The Wizard, the company’s plans extend to multiple games. In addition to a next-gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, players can also look forward to more development in Gwent. Also, a new AR mobile game titled The Witcher: Monster Slayer It will be available on iOS and Android, with a trial version already accessible in some territories.
The video also suggested previews in other forms of entertainment from CD Projekt Red using both. The Wizard and Cyberpunk 2077. He presented plans and points of consideration for both brands to appear in live-action, anime, music, books, comics, and merchandising. Still, the developers assured fans that “single-player RPGs have been, are, and will continue to be our priority.”
Developed by CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 It is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia, and PC.
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