The Witcher and Cyberpunk will receive “multiplayer elements”. CD Projekt changes the approach to online gameplay

CD Projekt also changed plans for online gameplay – as you know earlier Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer (standalone game) was to debut, a now the company wants each of the IPs (The Witcher and Cyberpunk) to receive network functions. CDP „does not reveal which of the games will be the first to receive multiplayer elements “. However, the studio has big plans and wants to offer content initially for developers to learn from.

“We plan to gradually add multiplayer functionality to both games in the future, including Cyberpunk. We do not disclose which franchise will receive the first network elements, but the first attempt will be something from which we will be able to learn and then add more and more, so step by step we want to open the door to multiplayer and gradually add some network activities “- said Adam Kiciński , head of CD Projekt

However, players do not have to worry that CDP will suddenly turn into a corporation developing online games – single-player will still be the most important:

“Let’s emphasize it here, CD Projekt Red creates AAA RPGs with a single-player story – that doesn’t change. What has changed is our long-term approach to online. ”

“And by that we mean ensuring that we are properly equipped to implement online elements in our games where they make sense. We don’t want to overdo it and lose our single-player DNA. We want to take thoughtful steps to build solid online opportunities. We are building an online technology that can be seamlessly integrated into the development of our future games. This technology will power the online components that we choose to implement in our games, ”continued Kiciński

However, there are many indications that Cyberpunk 2077 will receive network elements and in the future (maybe another installment?) Some of the functions will also go to The Witcher. Gamers probably don’t have to fear a revolution, but CD Projekt has a plan to develop their IP.

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Source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cd-projekt-says-cyberpunk-and-witcher-will-add-multiplayer-features-gradually/