Game studio CD Projekt RED recently announced that a remake of "The Witcher" is coming and that it will feature significantly improved graphics, among other things, once it arrives at a later date.
The remake is in early development, and veterans who worked on the original title are involved in the process, Gematsu reported. They are working with developer Fool's Theory, a Poland-based company known for "Seven: The Long Days Gone," in the game.
"The Witcher" remake is more than just a retelling of the story of Geralt of Rivia. CDPR head of studio Adam Badowski says it is a bigger experience than the first game, which started everything for the publisher.
"The Witcher is where it all started for us, for CD Projekt RED," Badowski said. "It was the first game we made, ever, and it was a big moment for us then. Going back to this place and remaking the game for the next generation of gamers to experience it feels just as big, if not bigger."
Badowski explained that since some of the people at Fool's Theory know the source material for "The Witcher" very well, and that since some of them have experience working on "The Witcher 2" and "The Witcher 3," the remake will be bigger and better than the original.
Jakub Rokosz, Fool's Theory CEO, said that this remake is "so close to our hearts" and that they are hoping to give fans another great gaming experience-something they can only get from "The Witcher" series.
CDPR and Fool's Theory say it's too early to release details about the upcoming remake, but added that they are excited to talk about it in the future. Fans are urged to stay tuned for more details as they come.
Humble Beginnings
At the time of its creation, CDPR didn't think "The Witcher" would be a hit or miss, IGN noted.
CDPR Story Director Marcin Blacha told the outlet that the first entry at what would become one of the biggest series of video games in recent history was made by a group of people who simply liked RPGs. They didn't know much about game development then.
"We didn't know if the game would be a success or not," Blacha said.
"Of course, we hoped it would appeal to players, but 15 years ago we all had much less experience than we do now, and we found it harder to judge what was right and what was not."
Blacha explained that when CDPR was built, it started looking for something established to turn into a videogame. They found "The Witcher" novels from author Andrzej Sapkowski, whose works are well-known in Poland. They also worked on raising funds for the first game so that it could be made.
The result of their efforts can be seen years later: several "The Witcher" installments have been released for players to enjoy. What's more, the games themselves inspired Netflix to create a series based on the stories.
