Clair Obscur cinematic animator joins The Witcher 4 studio CD Projekt Red

February 24, 2026 - 20:14

CD Projekt Red, the Polish studio behind the upcoming next installment in The Witcher saga, has strengthened its development team with a significant new hire. Lucie Hennet, a cinematic animator known for her work on the visually striking and award-winning game Clair Obscur: Expedition, has joined the studio.

Hennet’s contribution to Clair Obscur was notable, with the title earning widespread critical praise and securing the prestigious Game of the Year award for 2025. Her expertise in crafting compelling narrative-driven animations and cinematic sequences is expected to be a major asset for CD Projekt Red’s ambitious new project.

While details on the next Witcher game, codenamed Polaris, remain closely guarded, this recruitment signals the studio's continued focus on high-quality storytelling and visual fidelity. The move highlights the ongoing talent consolidation within the industry, as top developers gravitate toward major, next-generation projects. Fans of the franchise will likely see Hennet’s influence in the game’s narrative cutscenes and character performances, which are hallmarks of the studio’s previous work. Her integration into the team marks another step forward in the long-awaited title's development cycle.