# Single-Player Virtual Card Games CD Projekt RED Recently Announced 'Project Golden Nekker' By Colin Smith | Published 2022-02-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-golden-nekker References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/gwent-single-player-game-is-coming-later-this-year-171836990.html?src=rss) & [en.cdprojektred](https://en.cdprojektred.com/) [CD Projekt RED](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cd-projekt-red-scopely), the game developers behind 'The Witcher' and 'Cyberpunk 2077,' have announced an upcoming [virtual card game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mtg-arena) currently named 'Project Golden Nekker,' based on the game 'Gwent' in The Witcher universe. Gwent is a two-player card game where players compete with one another to win the most rounds. In 'The Witcher,' Gwent is used as a gambling game, a drinking game, or a just-for-fun game. The namesake of the card game comes from the goblin-like creature in 'The Witcher' universe named a 'Nekker.' CD Projekt RED has previously released an online version of Gwent where users can compete online, however, there is a large market opening for a [single-player card game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-crush-solitaire). Most card games made today are inherently multiplayer, forcing players to compete against other real humans. However, Project Golden Nekker will be a fully-flushed single-player campaign game based on the mechanics of the card game, which is a unique release for the video game industry. Image Credit: CD Projekt RED ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Single-player Virtual Card Games:** The rise of single-player virtual card games is creating opportunities for developers to create engaging game narratives for players who want a solo gaming experience. - **Virtual Card Game Adaptations:** Adapting existing virtual card games into standalone games creates opportunities for developers to generate additional revenue streams from a successful franchise. - **Story-driven Video Games:** Story-driven video games create opportunities for single-player virtual card games to establish a storytelling component to card games and attract non-traditional gamers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit from expanding their existing franchises and appealing to a wider audience by developing engaging single-player virtual card games. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can benefit from the popularity of virtual card games by producing engaging, story-driven content that caters to a broader audience. - **Esports:** The eSports industry can integrate single-player virtual card games into their events and tournaments to attract new audiences and expand their current offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Branded Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cd-projekt-red-scopely.md) - [Action-Adventure Game Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-witcher-1.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-snap.md) - [Iconic Studio Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riftbound.md) - [Creature-Collector Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palworld-card-game.md) - [Blockchain Battle Arena Titles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wildcard-alliance.md) - [Wildlife Awareness Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-cards.md) - [Trading Card-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-1.md) - [Independent Multi-Gameplay Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardens-studio.md)