A recent job listing from CD Projekt Red has provided intriguing hints about the studio's mysterious Project Hadar, particularly regarding its combat system. After successfully rebuilding player trust through extensive updates to Cyberpunk 2077 and its acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion, the Polish developer is now working on multiple major RPG projects simultaneously.

Currently, CD Projekt Red's development pipeline includes several high-profile titles. The Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris) represents the next chapter in the beloved fantasy series, while a full sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 (known as Project Orion) is also in early development. However, the studio's first completely original IP, Project Hadar, remains the most enigmatic of their upcoming projects.

The newly discovered job posting for a Senior Gameplay Designer specifically requests experience with "RPG/Action titles with melee-oriented combat," suggesting this will be a core focus of Project Hadar. This represents an interesting direction for the studio, whose previous titles have shown varying approaches to combat systems.

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While CD Projekt Red has earned acclaim for its world-building and narrative design, combat mechanics have historically been a more divisive aspect of their games. The Witcher series featured third-person melee combat with magical elements, while Cyberpunk 2077 emphasized first-person shooter mechanics with some melee options. Project Hadar's focus on melee combat raises questions about whether it will adopt a first-person or third-person perspective.

The emphasis on melee combat might also hint at the game's setting. While purely speculative, this focus could suggest a departure from the futuristic sci-fi of Cyberpunk, potentially leaning toward fantasy or historical-inspired settings. However, CD Projekt Red has proven capable of innovating within established genres, so Project Hadar could still surprise players with its approach.

Given CD Projekt Red's development timeline, fans shouldn't expect concrete details about Project Hadar in the immediate future. The Witcher 4 is likely several years away from release, with the Cyberpunk sequel following afterward. This suggests Project Hadar might not surface until the latter half of the decade, though the studio has been known to announce projects earlier in development than most AAA studios.

The studio's willingness to share this small detail through a job posting indicates they're actively staffing up for Project Hadar's development. As CD Projekt Red expands to work on multiple AAA titles simultaneously, the gaming community eagerly awaits more information about this original IP that could potentially launch a new flagship franchise for the renowned developer.