CD Projekt Red could also be a lot busier than you count on. The developer has shared a long-term roadmap that elaborates and expands on its plans. To begin, a undertaking codenamed “Orion” is successfully a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 that may “further develop the potential” of the sci-fi franchise. It’s in growth by CDPR’s groups in Boston and Vancouver.

And whereas it is no secret that there is a new Unreal Engine 5-based The Witcher sport within the works (it entered pre-production this spring), it is actually simply the beginning of a brand new trilogy. You may not have to attend lengthy to see the story attain its conclusion, both. CDPR hopes to launch all three video games inside a six-year span, with the primary (codenamed “Polaris”) serving as a expertise basis for the remaining two.

Other titles embrace “Sirius,” a The Witcher spinoff with solo and multiplayer components aimed toward a “broader audience.” It’s developed by The Flame and the Flood studio The Molasses Flood. Another undertaking, “Canis Majoris,” is a “full-fledged” Witcher universe sport constructed by an out of doors developer utilizing UE5. And no, CDPR will not be caught making Cyberpunk and Witcher video games for all eternity. “Hadar” will likely be new, from-scratch universe. It’s nonetheless within the extraordinarily early levels of growth (conceptual work solely started in 2021), so it is doubtless years away.

Regardless of what you play, you need to count on on-line gameplay to change into a staple function. In its roadmap presentation, CDPR mentioned “most” of its new video games may have a multiplayer part. The firm was shy on what this may entail.

CDPR is not shy concerning the causes for the growth. The wider catalog and cooperation with exterior builders will assist it “reach new consumers” whereas sustaining three lasting franchises. If all goes nicely, a producer greatest recognized for uncommon, single player-focused releases will provide a gentle stream of video games that assist it change into extra of a family title akin to Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft — in measurement, if hopefully not in high quality.