CD Projekt Red is Not 'Planning to Rely on AI Making Complete Games' for The Witcher 4

During a recent earnings briefing, CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski addressed the studio's stance on artificial intelligence in video game development. While acknowledging that AI is becoming a notable factor in the industry, Nowakowski emphasized that the Polish developer remains committed to relying primarily on human staff for upcoming projects like The Witcher 4.

Addressing questions regarding the technology, Nowakowski explained that AI is viewed strictly as a tool to assist with specific tasks rather than a substitute for human labor. "AI, if anything, is a tool like many others that's helping in places that can maybe become more helpful in the future, but we're not planning to rely on AI making complete games," he stated. He further noted that due to the complexity of the studio's projects, turning over core development to artificial intelligence would not be the correct or ethical path to follow.

While Nowakowski declined to speak for the broader video game industry, pointing out that every studio management team must make its own judgments regarding AI implementation, he reaffirmed CD Projekt Red's trajectory. The Witcher 4 is currently slated for release in 2028 and serves as the launchpad for a brand-new trilogy. Alongside development on the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 and a multiplayer Witcher title, the studio's broader pipeline also involves related projects such as Fool's Theory working on Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion, with The Witcher Remake temporarily integrated into The Witcher 4's production cycle due to foundational tool dependencies.