The Witcher's Next Chapter: CDPR Unveils a Daring Plan for Three New Games in Six Years

For fans who’ve been patiently waiting since Geralt's last grand adventure in The Witcher 3, the news from CD Projekt Red is, shall we say, a mix of thrilling promise and cautious eyebrow-raising. After nearly a decade without a new main installment, the Polish studio is now pledging an incredibly ambitious timeline: three brand-new Witcher games within a six-year period from the moment the first one hits shelves.

Let's unpack that a bit, because it's a lot to take in. The trilogy in question is currently known as 'Project Polaris,' and it’s intended to kick off an entirely fresh saga in the beloved fantasy world, moving beyond Geralt’s direct narrative. While the initial installment is still, according to previous statements, at least three years away – placing its potential launch somewhere around 2026 or 2027 – this means the entire new trilogy could conceivably wrap up by 2032 or 2033. Think about it: three massive, story-rich RPGs in a span that, for some studios, might just cover one game’s development cycle. It sounds like a Herculean task, doesn't it?

Now, if you're a long-time follower of CDPR, you might be feeling a swirl of emotions. On one hand, the prospect of so much new Witcher content is absolutely exhilarating. On the other, the company's track record with development cycles gives us pause. Remember the multi-year wait for The Witcher 3? And, let's be honest, the incredibly rocky launch and subsequent long road to redemption for Cyberpunk 2077? Developing one triple-A title is an immense undertaking, requiring hundreds of talented individuals working for years. To pull off three within such a constrained timeframe, while maintaining CDPR's hallmark quality, is a monumental challenge.

What's more, Project Polaris isn't the only iron CDPR has in the fire. They're also deep into the planning stages for 'Project Orion,' a full-fledged sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, and exploring an entirely new IP dubbed 'Project Hadar.' Oh, and don't forget the Witcher 1 remake, or the multiplayer Witcher game, 'Sirius.' It paints a picture of a studio with incredibly grand visions, pushing its development capabilities to their very limits.

So, as fans, we're left in a state of hopeful anticipation. The commitment to such a rapid output for The Witcher saga is a bold declaration, promising a vibrant future for the franchise. It’s a massive gamble for CD Projekt Red, but if they can truly deliver on this ambitious promise, the next decade could very well be an unforgettable one for fans of monster-slaying, morally ambiguous choices, and epic storytelling.