CDPR Enforces New Documentation Rules For Witcher 4 And Cyberpunk Sequel

CD Projekt Red has introduced stricter documentation rules for its upcoming titles, including The Witcher 4 and the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. The studio now requires accurate documentation at every project milestone to prevent development chaos. This policy marks a significant shift from earlier practices used during the production of older games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077, where such requirements were not enforced.

New documentation requirements prevent development chaos for upcoming titles.

Senior technical writer Adrian Fulneczek explained that the studio has adopted a new definition of 'done' to ensure all work is properly recorded. Jarosław Ruciński noted that live service games like Gwent often skip documentation due to rapid updates and monthly content changes. He argued that maintaining detailed records creates an upfront cost but ultimately accelerates development by allowing new artists, coders, and designers to contribute instantly.

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game stands as the studio's most thoroughly documented title under these new standards. The company believes that rigorous documentation does not slow down production but instead supports faster collaboration across teams. This approach aims to solve issues that arose during previous projects where incomplete records caused delays or confusion.

CD Projekt Red has not confirmed a launch window for either The Witcher 4 or the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. The studio also has not shared pricing details or availability information for these upcoming releases.