CD Projekt RED, the Polish studio famed for The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, has quietly announced a new, unannounced IP codenamed Hadar. The project, revealed in a 2022 earnings report, promises an emotional narrative set in an unexplored open world and is currently in pre‑production with fewer than 30 people working on it.

Hadar’s Early‑Stage Prototype Work in Unreal Engine

According to the source , the team is testing several prototypes in Unreal Engine, a choice that could signal a shift from the studio’s usual proprietary engine. this early experimentation is typical of projects that are still shaping core gameplay mechanics and narrative beats.

CEO Michał Nowakowski’s Limited Disclosure

In the earnings report, CEO Michał Nowakowski offered only a broad promise: the game will focus on delivering an emotional narrative in a new open‑world setting. the lack of concrete details has left fans speculating about themes, scale, and potential release timelines.

Why Fans Are Waiting Amid a Witcher and Cyberpunk Focus

The source notes that CD Projekt RED’s current focus remains on established IPs such as The Witcher 4 and new DLC for The Witcher 3, as well as ongoing work on Cyberpunk 2077. This prioritisation may explain why Hadar has remained under wraps, with the studio likely allocating limited resources to a brand‑new title.

Key Unknowns: Scope, Story, and Release Window

Three specific unanswered questions ligner: What will the open‑world look like? What narrative themes will the game explore? And when, if ever, could a release date be announced? The source reports that details are likely to remain scarce for some time.