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CD Projekt Red unveil codename “Canis Majoris” as The Witcher RemakeA “modern reimagining” of the 2007 RPG developed in collaboration with Fool’s Theory
A “modern reimagining” of the 2007 RPG developed in collaboration with Fool’s Theory
To coincide with the game’s 15th anniversary today, CD Projekt Red have announced that The Witcher Remake is currently in the early stages of development. The “full-fledged” remake of 2007’sRPGis being developed from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5 and will use the same toolsets that CDPR is creating for their upcomingWitcher trilogy.The studio call the project a “modern reimagining” and say they’re “updating the game for the next generation of gamers to experience it.”
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Fool’s Theory is leading development on the remake, with CDPR providing “full creative supervision.” Fool’s Theory have previously worked on games such as Outrider and Baldur’s Gate III as a support studio. Adam Badowski, head of CD Projekt Red, says that Fool’s Theory have “some of the people” involved in previous Witcher games, too. “They know the source material well, they know how much gamers have been looking forward to seeing the remake happen, and they know how to make incredible and ambitious games.”
“I am very happy that my professional paths have crossed again with fellow developers from the time of working together on The Witcher 2 and The Witcher 3. Especially when it’s a remake of a project that is so close to our hearts,” said Jakub Rokosz, CEO of Fool’s Theory. ”We are excited to join forces with CD PROJEKT RED, and our goal is to give players another great game from the iconic Witcher series.”
CDPR say that “although it will take some time before we’re ready to share more about and from the game, I know it’ll be worth the wait.”
