CD Projekt marks the 19th anniversary of its first Witcher RPG with a tribute to BioWare: ‘Their support helped turn our vision into Geralt’s first interactive adventure’
CD Projekt marked the 19th anniversary of The Witcher on October 26 with a heartfelt tribute to BioWare, the developer whose Aurora engine powered the original 2007 RPG. In a social media post following BioWare’s recent closure, CD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski acknowledged the studio as “a massive part of CDPR history,” crediting BioWare’s support as instrumental in bringing their vision of Geralt’s first interactive adventure to life.
The Witcher’s development on BioWare’s Aurora engine—technology originally created for Neverwinter Nights—represented a pivotal partnership that helped establish CD Projekt as a major player in the gaming industry. The tribute underscores the interconnected nature of game development, where sharing technology and expertise between studios can create lasting impacts across the medium. By acknowledging BioWare’s crucial role in The Witcher’s success, CD Projekt highlighted the collaborative spirit that defined early 2000s game development.
The anniversary celebration takes on added significance given BioWare’s recent closure, serving as a poignant reminder of the studio’s enduring legacy beyond Dragon Age and Mass Effect. The Witcher’s 19-year journey from engine-licensed RPG to one of gaming’s most celebrated franchises demonstrates how foundational BioWare’s work proved to the industry.