CD Projekt Announces The Witcher Remake - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 26 October 2022 / 3,170 Views
Publisher CD Projekt RED and developer Fool’s Theory have announced a remake of the original The Witcher rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5, called The Witcher Remake.
The remake is in the early stages of development at Fool’s Theory, where veteran Witcher staff are involved. CD Projekt RED is providing full creative supervision.
The Witcher Remake was previously teased as Project Canis Majoris. Since the game is still early in development it will be a while before the publisher or developer talk about the remake in any detail.
"The Witcher is where it all started for us, for CD Projekt RED," said CD Projekt RED head of studio Adam Badowski. "It was the first game we made, ever, and it was a big moment for us then. Going back to this place and remaking the game for the next generation of gamers to experience it feels just as big, if not bigger.
"Collaborating with Fool’s Theory on the project is just as exciting, as some of the people there have been previously involved in The Witcher games. 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. And 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."
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Considering the first game hasn't aged particularly well and was never ported to console, this remake makes sense. Especially with how popular the franchise has been.
Cool. I'm one of the few who thinks the original is still a really great game as is, but it would certainly be an upgrade to have gameplay closer to the Witcher 3.
Looking forward to this, only Witcher game I have yet to play, since it is PC exclusive and already had crap graphics by the time I discovered the Witcher series.
One of the most sensible remakes in a long time.
Hopefully they improve on the combat system this time, and not just on story.
is that for this or next console generation?
Considering only ever played the third one i welcome this remake and hopefully the second one to.
Second could be good accessibility wise as well given it was never on PlayStation consoles.
We don't know whether it will even release on PS5 yet though. Could be pc exclusive after the Cyberpunk 2077 incident.
Cd projekt red giving the remake to another developer isn't gonna work well,
Look what happened with re3 remake,
Capcom didn't develop it and it was trash...
Sony gave plenty of remakes to Bluepoint and those worked out absolutely fine.
Bluepoint had a working relationship with Sony before remaking,
And they got experience over time!
Demon souls wasn't an overnight success.
Neither was shadow of the colossus it took time
The one that springs to mind for me is the GTA trilogy shudders.
But CDPR are neither Capcom or Rockstar. Nothing to say it can’t work here if it’s managed properly.
Well, assuming CDPR couldn't even manage their own game right.... cough disaster that Cyberpunk is cough
Didn't like the first Witcher at all. Hope they make serious changes to it starting with the combat.
Never played it or really seen anything on the first game in the series, I more than likely would have interest in this.
