CD Projekt Red, developer of theWitcherseries and the upcomingCyberpunk 2077is receiving 30 million PLN, or about 7 million USD from the Polish government’s NCBR (National Center for Research of Development) to fund proposals for game development goals from the studio.
The official documentshared by the NCBRgives an overview of the proposals and gives us some insights into what the studio is planning for their future games. Here’s an overview of each proposal:
City Creation
Comprehensive technology for the creation of “live”, playable in real-time, cities of great scale based on the principles of artificial intelligence and automation and taking into account the development of innovative processes and tools supporting the creation of high-quality open world games.
Seamless Multiplayer
Comprehensive technology enables the creation of unique gameplay for many players, taking into account the search of opponents, session management, replication facilities, and support of a variety of game modes along with a unique set of dedicated tools.
Cinematic Feel
Comprehensive technology for providing a unique, film quality RPG with open world, also taking into account innovative solutions Process and unique set of dedicated tools.
Animation Excellence
Comprehensive technology enabling a significant increase in quality and production of complex face and body animations for open world RPG games, also taking into account the innovative process solutions and a unique set of dedicated tools.
We know that Cyberpunk 2077 is under development right now, set to release sometime next year or after and from ourwhat we know article, the game is going to be larger in scope than any of the Witcher games. We also know thatmultiplayeris confirmed for the title, just not exactly in what form, and it seems these proposals are to that end.
After reading the proposals, it’s evident that there are applications for advancing domestic technical knowledge as well as video game development. Many tech companies apply for these types of grants and its encouraging to see game developers regarded in the same way.
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