Was This Duck Trying To Get Secrets About The Witcher 4?
A mallard duck chose CD Projekt Red’s Warsaw office as the nesting site for her brood during the spring breeding season. The duck laid eight eggs in an open-air area of the Polish developer’s modern office building and tended to them throughout the incubation period. The studio’s staff respected the natural process, giving the mother duck ample space to sit on her eggs undisturbed while she waited for them to hatch.
In June, all eight eggs successfully hatched, as documented in photos shared by CD Projekt Red on social media. Rather than forcing the duck family to fend for themselves in an urban office environment, the studio coordinated with Warsaw’s Municipal Guard Eco Patrol to safely relocate the mother duck and her ducklings to one of the city’s parks, where they could thrive in a more appropriate natural habitat.
The incident highlights CD Projekt Red’s commitment to environmental responsibility and animal welfare, treating an unexpected wildlife guest with care and consideration. The studio’s decision to document and share the story demonstrates a lighter, more human side to the gaming industry—a refreshing contrast to the often corporate nature of major studios.