The Witcher IV
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The Game Business39 min
CD Projekt Red: If you want a cost-driven development, you cannot make The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red is undergoing a fundamental structural evolution to support the simultaneous development of multiple high-end titles, including the next installment in The Witcher franchise, a sequel to Cyberpunk, and the original intellectual property Project Hadar.
- CD Projekt Red has rejected cost-driven development models, asserting that premium, narrative-heavy games like the next Witcher title require prioritizing creative quality over rapid release cycles.
- The studio is transitioning to a multi-project development strategy, simultaneously working on the next Witcher installment, a Cyberpunk sequel, and a new IP titled Project Hadar.
- To improve operational efficiency and support simultaneous development, the studio has abandoned its proprietary engine in favor of Unreal Engine 5.
The Game BusinessSep 2026
The Game Business40 min
Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Désilets: “I have two or three games left”
The independent development landscape is currently undergoing a significant shift as veteran creators move away from the constraints of large-scale publishing toward self-determined, iterative production models.
- Patrice Désilets, creator of Assassin’s Creed, is shifting toward a self-determined production model at his 70-person studio, Panache, to maintain creative autonomy over projects like 1666: Amsterdam.
- Désilets estimates he has only two or three major titles left in his career, signaling a move toward high-impact, iterative development rather than large-scale corporate output.
- Independent developers are increasingly rejecting the volatile live-service model in favor of sustainable, player-focused projects that prioritize long-term viability over aggressive monetization.
The Game BusinessAug 2026
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