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CD Projekt Red Expands Workforce for Witcher 4 Development

8/30/2025

Summary

CD Projekt Expands Development

CD Projekt Red is prioritizing The Witcher 4, increasing its developer count from 422 to 444 since April 2025.
The Cyberpunk 2 team expanded from 96 to 116 developers.
The studio's total workforce has reached 799, reflecting increased development efforts.
Project Hadar is still in early research, with no development announcements planned.
The Witcher 4 is anticipated to release no earlier than 2027.

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CD Projekt Dominates Sales

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition sold 75.4% of its copies as physical media on Nintendo Switch 2, showing strong consumer preference.
Launched on June 5, 2025, it became the best-selling third-party title since the Switch 2's release, per Circana.
CD Projekt Red reported H1 2025 revenue of 443 million PLN ($121 million) with a 35% net profit margin.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to quality physical releases despite criticism of the Switch 2's Game-Key Card system.
Nintendo Switch 2 sales exceeded 2 million units in the U.S., surpassing the original Switch's launch performance.

History

Historical Context

The video game industry has rapidly expanded, generating over $159 billion in 2020. CD Projekt Red, founded in 1994, has significantly contributed to this growth, reporting a revenue of 443 million PLN ($121 million) in H1 2025. The studio's workforce increased to 799 developers, reflecting the industry's demand for high-quality content, especially after the mixed reception of Cyberpunk 2077 in 2020.

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CD Projekt Expands Development

CD Projekt Red is prioritizing The Witcher 4, increasing its developer count from 422 to 444 since April 2025.
The Cyberpunk 2 team expanded from 96 to 116 developers.
The studio's total workforce has reached 799, reflecting increased development efforts.
Project Hadar is still in early research, with no development announcements planned.
The Witcher 4 is anticipated to release no earlier than 2027.

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