"It was chaos": How The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 are learning from decades of CD Projekt's documentation mistakes
CD Projekt is improving its documentation practices for The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 after facing challenges from past mistakes. The company is implementing a new production process that emphasizes keeping internal development notes updated. This shift aims to create a stronger foundation for future projects and avoid the pitfalls experienced in earlier game developments.
- ▪The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 will have better documentation than previous games.
- ▪CD Projekt has learned the importance of internal documentation after losing critical files over the years.
- ▪The new production process requires developers to maintain updated notes throughout development.
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Home Features "It was chaos": How The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 are learning from decades of CD Projekt's documentation mistakes Two veteran CD Projekt staffers discuss "reverse engineering" their own legacy after losing critical files Image credit: CD Projekt <img alt="Edwin Evans-Thirlwell avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/edwin-portrait.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="767" height="720" > Feature by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell News Editor Published on May 19, 2026 Follow Cyberpunk 2077 The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 have gotten ample attention for their whizbang Unreal Engine features and potential major cast resurrections, but one of their key 'enhancements' may seem horribly dry: their creation…
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