CD Projekt Red has announced that it will remake the original The Witcher in Unreal Engine 5, together with third-party developer Fool’s Theory.
“The Witcher is where it all started for us, for CD Projekt Red. 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.”
– Adam Badowski, Head of Studio, CD Projekt Red
Codenamed “Canis Majori”, it’s one of five new games the company announced earlier this month and will be a true remake “rebuilt from the ground up” in Unreal Engine 5.
“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.“
– Adam Badowski, Head of Studio, CD Projekt Red