CD Projekt Red is working on some exciting new projects, including The Witcher 4, a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, and a fresh IP known as Project Hadar. While details about Project Hadar are still sparse, recent developments suggest it will significantly focus on melee combat—a nod to the studio’s RPG roots.
A job listing for a Senior Gameplay Designer, geared toward Project Hadar, indicates that the game will likely feature melee-oriented combat, encompassing hand-to-hand combat and weapons like swords, staffs, and axes. This reinforces the idea that the game might stay true to traditional action and RPG elements.
The setting of Project Hadar remains a mystery. Whether it will embrace a futuristic backdrop like Cyberpunk 2077 or something akin to The Witcher’s medieval realm is still up in the air.
Announced initially in 2022, Project Hadar’s development is still in the early stages. Alongside this new IP, CD Projekt Red is also progressing with other major projects. The Witcher universe is expanding with a new trilogy, and a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, previously named Project Orion, continues to evolve.
As Project Hadar is still in its infancy, with its universe being meticulously crafted from scratch, it may be some time before any official previews or gameplay footage emerge. Meanwhile, fans of The Witcher series can look forward to its next installment, which is anticipated to be ready by 2027.
