CD Projekt Red has shared new details about its first original IP, Hadar. A recent job posting reveals the game will be an emotional open-world experience built with Unreal Engine 5. The studio aims to create a title that stays with players long after they finish it.
Job ad reveals emotional open-world focus
Hadar was first announced in October 2022. It marks the company's first entirely new intellectual property, separate from The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077. Co-founder Michał Nowakowski previously stated that while Hadar is a new IP, players should expect a game similar to the studio's previous work.
The job ad, for an engineering director in CD Projekt Red's Warsaw office, describes the role as helping to push the envelope for the next immersive game in the Hadar world. It emphasizes creating an emotional, open-world experience that will stay with gamers. As of April 2026, only 24 staff members are assigned to the project, indicating it remains in early development.
Only 24 staff currently working on Hadar
Nowakowski commented on the game's genre in 2022, saying the studio focuses on certain types of games and it is safe to assume they will continue within that genre. This suggests Hadar will share core gameplay DNA with the studio's RPGs, though specific mechanics remain unconfirmed.
No pricing or availability details have been announced for Hadar. The project is still in its early stages, with a small team working on it. CD Projekt Red has not provided a release window.
The studio's previous open-world titles, such as The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, have set high expectations. Hadar represents a new direction while building on that foundation. The use of Unreal Engine 5 marks a shift from the studio's proprietary REDengine.
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Hadar is an original IP in early development. The game will be an emotional open-world experience using Unreal Engine 5. Further details are expected as the project progresses.
Source: VideoGameChronicles
