#001: Creating Captivating Stories

In the first episode, Story Directors Marcin Blacha & Tomasz Marchewka join hosts Sebastian and Paweł to talk about creating captivating stories in our games! Together, they will discuss the role of story in the game development process, collaborating between writers and other developers, and the importance of narrative. Have you ever wanted to learn more about the people behind Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher games, or about the culture inside CD PROJEKT RED itself? Then you’re in the right place. Welcome to the AnsweRED Podcast — hosted by Sebastian Kalemba, VP and Game Director of the upcoming game set in the world of The Witcher, and Paweł Burza, Senior Communication Manager. Together with guests, they will unveil the secrets of game development and dive deep into our day-to-day tasks — as well as things that inspire us as creators! Meet the minds behind the things that define us: storytelling ingenuity, technical innovation, and absolute quality. Expect unique and honest discussions about our projects, game development processes, culture, and the unique way we operate. In each episode, our top experts from different fields will share their insight into their roles and strategies, discussing the challenges they've overcome and the experience they gained along the way — all of which has contributed to the company's success over the years. In the future, we aim to extend invitations to game developers from all around the world, with the intention of establishing a platform that fosters inspiring discussions and diverse viewpoints, while also facilitating collaborations within the game developer space. Let’s get started!