CD Projekt Red Gets 7 million USD from Polish Government

CD Projekt Red, as you may be aware, is a Polish developer, and is arguably the most famous European developer out there, sans Ubisoft and I suppose Mojang. As the developers behind the Witcher series, they’re rather well-regarded both by fans and other members of the industry, but now, they have another group to add to their list of admirers: the Polish government itself. In a surprise announcement, CD Projekt Red let slip that they recently got a grant from their home country, a reward for their contribution to Polish culture, to the sweet tune of 30 million zloty, which averages out to about 7 million USD.

Now, 7 million USD is pocket change when it comes to developing a triple-A game, but it’s far from nothing. And in their gratitude, CD Projekt Red shared what they planned on doing with that money to enhance their upcoming and thus far mysterious new project, Cyberpunk 2077.
 

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.

Pretty cool stuff, right? The idea of seamless multiplayer in a CD Project Red game is enough to make my mouth water: I hope I don’t die before I get a chance to see how this new game pans out!