- The Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski confirmed that he has not contributed to the development ofThe Witcher 4
- The Polish writer said his contract with CD Projekt Red is “excellent” and hopes it stays that way
- He added that “it’s so rare” that the studio seeks advice
The Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski has confirmed that he is not assisting CD Projekt Red in the development of The Witcher 4but says his deal with the studio is “excellent”.
As reported by GamesRadar, during a book event promoting his latest Witcher prequel novel, Crossroads of Ravens, Sapkowski stated that he has not contributed to The Witcher 4 asked, but that his relationship with the studio is still going well.
“The contracts between me and the game people are excellent right now,” Sapkowski said. “Let’s hope it stays that way.”
He went on to say that he used to work a little closer with Cyberpunk 2077 studio during the development of the previous Witcher games, and that it occasionally asked him for advice on the world he created.
But, Sapkowski said, “it’s so rare” now that CD Projekt Red asks him questions.
Sapkowski and CD Projekt Red signed a new agreement in December 2019 that further strengthened their relationship, which the studio said “satisfies and fully clarifies the requirements and expectations of both parties in light of previously concluded agreements.”
The new agreement came after Sapkowski demanded additional compensation from CDPR for their use of The Witcher license in October 2018, and asked for at least 6% of the profits from The Witcher property.
With the new deal settled, CDPR can now continue creating video games based on the popular Polish fantasy series.
The Witcher 4 is currently in development and will feature Ciri as the main playable character. There is no release date yet, but it could come after 2027.
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