CD Projekt has enhanced its development team for the highly anticipated The Witcher 4 by recruiting notable talent from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Karel Kolmann, who previously held key positions including writer and senior game designer at Warhorse Studios, will take on the role of senior quest designer for The Witcher 4. His contributions are expected to significantly impact the storytelling and gameplay experience in the next installment of this legendary RPG series. Although full-scale production commenced in late 2022, fans will need to wait until after 2026 for the game’s launch, indicating it may be a next-gen title.
What role will Karel Kolmann play in The Witcher 4?Karel Kolmann will serve as a senior quest designer, bringing his extensive experience from his work on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to enhance the narrative and gameplay of The Witcher 4.
The Witcher franchise has garnered immense popularity since its inception, originally based on a series of fantasy novels by Andrzej Sapkowski. Following the massive success of the preceding games, especially The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the series has established itself as a benchmark for storytelling in the RPG genre. The upcoming title, featuring Ciri as the new protagonist, is expected to explore new narratives while intertwining familiar elements from earlier games.
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Bringing in quest design talent from Kingdom Come's team feels like a perfect match for The Witcher's morally complex world. This hiring move makes that 2026 release window feel less like a delay and more like they're actually cooking something meaningful.
Smart move snagging talent from Kingdom Come's team - that quest design expertise should really elevate the branching narratives we love about The Witcher. Though waiting until 2026 feels like forever, this definitely builds confidence that they're crafting something special for next-gen.