CD Projekt has revealed that it is in the process of looking into potentially licensing out its IP to smaller studios for mobile games.
"We have ambitious plans and we are passionate about what we do. We value our independence," says chief strategy officer Adam Kiciński.
However, CD Projekt says the project is "going to be developed or moved in the direction next year."
Quest director Pawel Sasko says working with Epic Games is "a challenge" but "also an honor" and something "we can also learn from."
The live action project, which is being handled by entertainment company Anonymous Content, has entered early development, CDPR confirms.
Chief creative officer Adam Badowski says team leadership is already working out of North America, Vancouver and Boston for the sequel.
Some developers will support Phantom Liberty after it launches in September. Others will shift to Project Orion and Project Hadar.
The developer says it is "overstaffed" and won't have "other opportunities" for surplus employees across its upcoming projects.
CD Projekt has shot down rumours of Sony acquiring the company, stating that the company wants to remain independent.
However, the company reiterates that it currently has no plans for a second season of the highly-acclaimed Netflix anime.
Iwiński is submitting his candidacy for the role of Chairman of the Board, and will be handing over his responsibilities as joint-CEO by the end of 2022.
The new standalone IP is currently in the conceptual stage, with a "small strike team" working on the project since 2021.
According to a recent report, Techland's implied valuation stands at PLN 10.56 billion, with the company expecting over PLN 624 million in profit.
The Polish company has seen a drastic fall in its valuation compared to where it stood before the launch of the open world RPG.
During its presentation for Q1 FY 2022, CD Projekt has revealed that Cyberpunk 2077's updates, and its next-gen upgrade, have had positive effects on sales.
CD Projekt announces The Witcher 3 has sold over 40 million units worldwide, with the series having collectively sold over 65 million.
Director Jason Slama cites the need for a "really stable environment" to make changes without breaking "1,600 other places down the line."
Despite its partnership with Epic Games, CD Projekt RED is "not planning on making the game exclusive to one storefront."
Cyberpunk 2077's expansion is still being made on REDengine, but the next The Witcher game and other future projects will be built on Unreal Engine.
CD Projekt RED confirms that it's developing the next mainline game in The Witcher series, and that it'll kick off a new saga.
