CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it is working on remake of the first game Witcher which will be developed from scratch using the engine Unreal engine 5. Developed by Polish studio Fool’s Theory, it is part of an ambitious plan that includes five games in the franchise, including a trilogy. A remake, codenamed Canis Majoris, is in the early stages of development.
Company This was reported on the Twitter account. from The Witcher, accompanied by an image. CD PROjekt Red asked fans to be patient it will be some time before they share more information.
We are happy to announce that together with @Fools_Theory we are working on a rework Witcher using Unreal Engine 5 (codename: Canis Majoris)! We want to get this right, so please be patient, it will be a while before we can share more details.
The official Witcher twitter
With the announcement of Witcher remake, CD Projekt RED joins the list of companies such as Sony, Capcom or Konami who are working to modernize their classics. When Witcher is special because not only This is one of remakes more fan requestsbut because it would help cement the franchise among new players.
The company will use Fool’s Theory, a support studio that has partnered with games such as Baldur’s Gate III, Outriders and is currently developing an esoteric RPG. CD Projekt assured that Witcher remake will be created with the utmost care and attention to detail. The Polish company cannot risk another fiasco such as launching Cyberpunk 2077less if you plan to release a trilogy.
Witcher remake will be designed for a new generation of gamers
The first game Witcher debuted on PC and OS X in October 2007. as an offer from CD Projekt Red to develop games. The company already had experience translating and editing large-scale role-playing games such as Baldur’s Gate, Icewind Dale D Planescape: Torment. Having bought the rights to create a game based on the books of Andrzej Sapkowski, the Polish company founded its first studio in 2002.
Witcher very different from the two trilogy titles. While some modern gamers might consider it primitive, it was a hit at the time. The game uses the Aurora Engine. Neverwinter Nights and its sequel, and offered third-person gameplay optimized for keyboard and mouse use.
A year later, CD Projekt released an improved version that fixed some bugs, improved performance, and added new options. Although the game was intended for PC, the studio planned a console version that would debut on PS3 and Xbox 360.. The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf it would use a new graphics engine, however it would eventually be canceled as the studio in charge of the transfer failed to achieve its goal.
FROM Witcher remakeCD Procate Red has the ability adapt the game to the present and suggest something similar to The Witcher 3. Thousands of fans would pay to experience this story with new combat system and next generation graphics. The original game is still available on stores like GOG or Steam for those who want to try the famous 2007 RPG.
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