CD Projekt Red Reveals Massive Team Size for The Witcher 4 Development

During the presentation of its fiscal year 2025 financial results, CD Projekt Red revealed that 499 employees are now dedicated to developing The Witcher 4. This figure, recorded as of February 28, 2026, represents over half the studio's workforce. CD Projekt Red, which increased its staff by 226 in the past year—a 24% gain—confirmed that most of these new hires are focused on enhancing The Witcher 4. The studio is also planning a new, currently unannounced project. The company report noted that the total number of employees across all projects recently rose from 707 to 993. Management has allocated the majority of the new personnel to The Witcher game to improve its quality and technological advancements. "In the current year, we plan to continue strengthening our development teams, working on key projects, and we want to continuously attract the best talents in the industry," said CD Projekt co-CEO Micha Nowakowski. The studio is currently developing two major projects: a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, and The Witcher 4.

Expanded CD Projekt Red Surpasses 993 Employees, Witcher Trilogy Sales Top 85 Million Units, Record Profit Margin in 2025, Project Hadar Enters Concept Phase

Alongside the staffing update, the company shared sales data, reporting that The Witcher trilogy had sold over 85 million copies worldwide by May 2025. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comprised a significant portion of this success, with 60 million units sold. The financial report also highlighted 2025 as CD Projekt Red's second-best year for net revenue, achieving a 60% profitability margin. The presentation further confirmed that Project Hadar, the studio's new intellectual property, has entered the concept phase.

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