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"Project Hadar" remains one of CD Projekt Red's most mysterious games, but development is moving forward. During its September 2026 earnings call, investor relations VP Karolina Gnaś confirmed that the team has over 30 developers and could reach around 50 by the end of 2026.

The hiring push gives "Project Hadar" development more room for experimentation as CD Projekt Red continues work on "The Witcher 4" and other projects. The growing team could help shape the game's future direction.

What Is 'Project Hadar' and Where Does It Fit in CD Projekt Red's Roadmap?

"Project Hadar" is an unannounced new IP first revealed by CD Projekt Red in 2022. Unlike "The Witcher" and "Cyberpunk", it will introduce a completely new universe and remains in concept and prototyping.

The "Project Hadar" development team is testing gameplay ideas and different approaches before full production begins. Its smaller team reflects the project's early stage.

Meanwhile, "The Witcher 4" has nearly 500 developers, while CD Projekt Red also works on its Cyberpunk sequel and other Witcher projects. Hadar remains a longer-term priority.

CD Projekt Red Hiring Push: What 50 New Developers Mean for 'Project Hadar'

"Project Hadar" currently has more than 30 developers, with CD Projekt Red planning to grow the team to around 50 by the end of 2026.

This hiring push will give the team more capacity to test gameplay systems and build foundations for future production.

Earlier job listings hinted at an emotional, open-world experience, though its genre and setting remain unknown. More designers, writers, and gameplay specialists may join as development continues.

Project Hadar Development Status: Concept Phase, Prototyping, and What's Next

"Project Hadar" development is still focused on concepts and prototypes rather than full production. This stage allows a AAA studio to test core mechanics, establish creative direction, and determine which ideas are worth developing further.

If the project moves ahead successfully, it could progress into pre-production before entering full production. There is no official release date, and its current stage suggests "Project Hadar" is still several years away.

Project Hadar, CD Projekt Red, and the Road Ahead for the Unannounced Game

The hiring expansion shows that CD Projekt Red is continuing to build its mysterious new IP. Growing the team toward 50 developers should help advance "Project Hadar" development while the studio balances "The Witcher 4" and other games.

For now, the project remains firmly in its early stages. As prototypes develop and the team grows, CD Projekt Red may eventually reveal more about the unannounced game, its world, and its long-term direction.

Originally published on gamenguide.com