CD Projekt RED is growing despite industry layoffs, hiring 500 for The Witcher 4 and expanding into new projects like Project Hadar.
CD Projekt RED hires more staff
CD Projekt RED is increasing its workforce at a time when many video game companies are reducing their staff. The Polish studio is currently employing 500 people on The Witcher 4 and between 100 and 200 on Cyberpunk 2, while also hiring for a project known as Project Hadar.Recruitment from Warhorse Studios
The studio has recruited several influential members from Warhorse Studios, including Zbyněk Zelinka, who previously served as chief technical designer at Warhorse Studios. Within a year, CD Projekt RED has recruited three heads of departments from Warhorse Studios.Diverse hiring strategy
CD Projekt RED has also hired specialists and enthusiasts, including former modders. The nature of the latest recruit's work at CD Projekt RED has not been specified, but it is assumed he will initially work on The Witcher 4, with potential future involvement in Cyberpunk 2 or Project Hadar.Project locations and scope
Cyberpunk 2 is expected to be developed from the American offices of CD Projekt RED in Boston, while Project Hadar is likely being developed internally. The future program of CD Projekt RED promises to be "massive," according to a user on X.com.
