Xbox Expansion Pass 149: CD Projekt Red Roadmap | Interview: Mike Chapman of Rare
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In episode 149 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome Mike Chapman from Rare to discuss his role as Creative Director for Sea of Thieves and just how the game has evolved since launch…plus a few teases for the future. Prior to that we’ll discuss roadmap laid out for future content out of CD Projekt Red for the Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises. Enjoy!

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0:00 Intro

0:26 Welcome

1:26 Words of Kindness

4:12 CD Projekt Red

6:24 Cyberpunk 2077 Review

9:38 CDPR Roadmap

14:40 Good or Bad Leaks

18:11 Gotham Knights

20:06 Metacritic 70s

24:13 Favorite Moments

29:45 Halloween Games

34:10 Introducing Mike Chapman

37:00 Rare's Superpower

43:40 Launching A Live Service

48:30 Keeping the Team Healthy

52:00 Setting a Good Example

55:41 Is Rare Unique With Community

1:00:25 Planning Room Features

1:02:00 Sea of Thieves Documentary

1:05:00 How Many Teams

1:09:50 What Makes A World Event?

1:13:25 Flameheart Returns and Villains

1:17:56 PvP vs PvE

1:22:13 Time Gated Content

1:27:15 Crossovers

1:30:00 Community Day Lessons

1:33:00 Game Pass Impacts

1:36:30 Sales Figures Incoming

1:39:45 Cloud Gaming & Sea of Thieves

1:41:35 Grand Maritime Union

1:44:30 Closing