The Witcher 4 seems stronger than ever, as ex-Baldur's Gate 3 dev joins the team behind CD Projekt Red's new RPG: "Time to trade in my Baldur's Gate dice for some Polish steel"

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The Witcher 4 seems stronger than ever, as ex-Baldur's Gate 3 dev joins the team behind CD Projekt Red's new RPG: "Time to trade in my Baldur's Gate dice for some Polish steel" News By Anna Koselke published 2 December 2025

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As work on The Witcher 4 continues to press on, CD Projekt Red welcomes new developers to its team of talented RPG masterminds – and one of its more recent newcomers is none other than a former Baldur's Gate 3 artist.

Felix Pedulla, who has plenty of cinematic experience under his belt now, worked at Larian Studios for a solid six years. While there, he served as a senior cinematic artist on Baldur's Gate 3 – an RPG I'd argue genuinely might have some of the most beautiful and emotional cinematic work I've ever seen in the genre. Pedulla is ready to set sail, however, and is moving on to another behemoth project: The Witcher 4.

The ex-Baldur's Gate 3 dev reveals as much in a new LinkedIn post, celebrating his time at Larian Studios while looking forward to what's next now with CD Projekt Red. "After an incredible and frankly wild six-year ride with the amazing team at Larian Studios, a new chapter begins," writes the artist, his profile showing he's a "Senior Cinematic Designer" at CDPR. "I'm so grateful for every chaotic, creative, and unforgettable moment we shared."Pedulla continues: "We made some serious magic together, and I'll forever cherish the lessons and memories. A huge thank you to all my incredible colleagues and friends I made." He then admits his excitement surrounding his new role with The Witcher 4 devs, exclaiming, "As one adventure ends, another begins! I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I'm joining the legendary team at CD Projekt Red as a Senior Cinematic Designer!"

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Unsurprisingly, the new CDPR dev seems thrilled – and who wouldn't be? He's moved from one RPG gem to yet another. "The opportunity to contribute to one of the most ambitious studios in the industry is a dream come true," as Padeulla concludes. "Time to trade in my Baldur's Gate dice for some Polish steel and get to work crafting some epic cutscenes." That might just be one of my favorite job announcement lines of all time, if I'm honest.

Here's hoping The Witcher 4 turns out as incredible as it seems it's shaping up to be – it's certainly my most anticipated pick of all the upcoming CD Projekt Red games, and arguably one of the biggest new games overall underway right now.

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After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she's not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she's probably daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she's spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3. If you spot her away from her PC, you'll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.

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