{"rewrite":{"id":"r_2f6057579ca90a8b16cb7556","clusterId":"c_dc47ca6b29ac13c675771b54","slug":"cd-projekt-red-s-new-ip-hadar-aims-for-emotional-open-world-experience","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"CD Projekt Red's New IP Hadar Aims for Emotional Open-World Experience","summary":"CD Projekt Red is recruiting an Engineering Director for its new IP 'Hadar'. A job listing describes the game as an 'immersive next-generation game' aiming to deliver 'an emotional open-world experience that stays in players' memories'. The project was announced in 2022 as the company's third pillar. The development team currently has 24 members.","whyItMatters":"The job listing provides the clearest description yet of CD Projekt Red's new IP, suggesting it will prioritize emotional storytelling in an open world, while previous listings hinted at melee-focused action RPG combat.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eCD Projekt Red has posted a job listing for an Engineering Director on its new IP 'Hadar', describing the project as an 'immersive next-generation game' that aims to deliver 'an emotional open-world experience that stays in players' memories'. The listing offers the most concrete description yet of the game, which was announced in 2022 as the studio's third pillar alongside the Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe company's fiscal year 2025 report stated that the foundation for Hadar has been established and multiple prototypes are being implemented and tested in Unreal Engine. As of May 29, the development team consists of 24 members, slightly down from 26 at the end of February 2026. A previous job listing from 2025 for a Senior Gameplay Designer mentioned requirements including experience in developing RPG/action titles with melee combat, leading some outlets to report the game could be a melee-focused action RPG. More detailed game content remains unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"CD Projekt Red's new IP 'Hadar' is described as an 'emotional open-world experience' in a new job listing. The team has 24 members. More details remain under wraps.","twitterPost":"CD Projekt Red's new IP 'Hadar' is described as an 'emotional open-world experience' in a new job listing. The team has 24 members. More details remain under wraps.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"CD Projekt Red's new IP 'Hadar' is described as an 'emotional open-world experience' in a new job listing for an Engineering Director. The project was announced in 2022 as the studio's third pillar. 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