CD Projekt Red Talks Future Projects: Cyberpunk Mobile Game & Witcher Spin-Offs

Insights from CD Projekt Red on potential Cyberpunk mobile game and expanding The Witcher franchise with more spin-offs.
CD Projekt Red Talks Future Projects: Cyberpunk Mobile Game & Witcher Spin-Offs

Highlights

  • CD Projekt Red is exploring licensing its IPs to third-party mobile developers.
  • The Witcher franchise has seen seven mobile spin-offs, while Cyberpunk has not.
  • CDPR hints at expanding beyond video games with projects like tabletop games and animated series.

CD Projekt Red has confirmed its interest in venturing into new opportunities in the mobile gaming space. This announcement came alongside the latest financial report of its parent company, which highlighted a 39% rise in profits for the full year of 2023, driven mainly by the success of Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion.

The company, known for titles like The Witcher Adventure Game, has a mixed history with mobile gaming. Recent decisions to discontinue Gwent: The Witcher Card Game and The Witcher: Monster Slayer may suggest a shift in focus, but CD Projekt Joint CEO Adam Kiciński has indicated otherwise. During a recent earnings call, Kiciński acknowledged the exploration of licensing its IPs to third-party mobile developers, hinting at future collaborations in the pipeline.

Overview of CDPR's Mobile Game Portfolio

CD Projekt Red holds licenses for creating games based on The Witcher and Cyberpunk universes. While The Witcher has spawned seven mobile spin-offs, Cyberpunk is yet to receive one. Leveraging these IPs for mobile platforms could maintain fan engagement as the company works on new mainline titles. With The Witcher 4 in early production and a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel in the works, additional mobile spin-offs could bridge the gap between major releases.

Despite halting support for Gwent, CD Projekt Red remains committed to its IPs, hinting at future expansions beyond traditional video games. Plans for tabletop games and animated series based on Cyberpunk and The Witcher suggest a broader entertainment strategy beyond gaming.