Behind the Scenes of The Witcher 3: How CDPR Overcame Open-World Narrative Challenges

In a recent interview, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, former lead quest designer for The Witcher 3, discussed CD Projekt Red's initial concerns about integrating a complex narrative into an open-world game.

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Tomaszkiewicz noted the bold ambition of merging extensive storytelling techniques, typically found in linear RPGs like The Witcher 2, with the open-world format. He highlighted the risk CD Projekt Red took, a risk that ultimately resulted in the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3.

Now leading Rebel Wolves, Tomaszkiewicz is spearheading the development of The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy RPG set in an alternate medieval Eastern Europe. Vampires are central to this title, which is currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. While a release date remains unannounced, a gameplay reveal is anticipated this summer.