AnsweRED Podcast Episode 14 | Game Production: Insights from The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk Producers

Dive into the latest episode of the AnsweRED Podcast! In the 14th episode of the AnsweRED Podcast, our hosts Sebastian Kalemba and Paweł Burza are joined by our experts Anna Kalinowska, Acting Lead Producer and Małgorzata Mitręga, VP and Executive Producer. In this episode, we dive into the reality of being a producer in the game dev industry. Discover how to control the chaos and not kill creativity, the production stages of a game and how to jump between them as a producer, the best way to become a game producer, and much more! AnsweRED Podcast is CD PROJEKT RED’s format dedicated to individuals interested in game development, providing a unique platform for them to gain knowledge from our team representatives’ insights, experiences, and cutting-edge expertise. We also invite game dev experts from around the world to foster inspiring discussions and diverse viewpoints. The podcast is out now, and is also available on major streaming platforms: https://cdpred.ly/AnsweREDpodcast1 0:00-1:27 Intro and guest introduction 1:28-5:20 What does a game producer actually do? 5:21-9:44 How to control the chaos and not kill creativity 9:45-17:29 What are the production stages and how do producers move between them? 17:30-35:09 What has changed in the production process in CDPR over the years? 35:10-48:18 How to manage the whole production process proactively? 48:19-55:27 Developer’s perspective on being a game producer 55:28-59:55 What’s the best way to become a game producer? 55:56-1:05:46 Q&A Session 1:05:30-1:06:03 Outro