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The Witcher 4 is the long-awaited fourth installment of the critically acclaimed series. Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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The Witcher 4 News
2025
September 5
⚫︎ The Witcher 4 will be drawing from Andrzej Sapkowski novel series's newest installment, Crossroad of Ravens, just as Witcher 3 utiilized the franchise's latest titles at the time of release, according to narrative lead Philipp Weber. "I can't reveal how exactly we'll do it, but Season of Storms also came out while we developed The Witcher 3, so we still tried to include some of the new elements," said Weber.
September 1
⚫︎ The Witcher 4's development is proceeding full steam ahead as CD Projekt Red has reportedly added a whopping 60+ more developers to the upcoming game's team. The Witcher 4, despite sharing a home with the upcoming Cyberpunk sequel, had already been CDPR's biggest project currently in the making, so this upscaling may signal that the game is making good progress.
July 29
⚫︎ The Witcher 4 Developers are facing pressure to make it better than The Witcher 3, but narrative director Philipp Weber also notes that quality is subjective and that they should just focus on making a title that players will enjoy.
In an interview with GamesRadar, Weber spoke about the pressure that the team feels on trying to outdo The Witcher 3 with its upcoming sequel. Despite this, Weber doesn't see quality as a mathematical that can instantly tell if a game is great. They are instead focused on making sure that The Witcher 4 will do justice to the legacy of the series by keeping the philosophies that they had with the previous game. Webser also mentioned that they should stop trying to surpass The Witcher 3, but instead make a title that players will enjoy instead saying, "just make sure that some people will really love The Witcher 4, and hopefully those should be the people that love The Witcher 3, because the philosophy we had – how we make games, how we make quests, what The Witcher means to us – it’s the same one.”
July 2
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will uphold the studio’s well-regarded “no fetch quest” policy, continuing the narrative design principles established in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
In contrast to many modern RPGs that rely on fetch quests as filler content, the upcoming installment will focus on meaningful, story-driven quests that avoid repetitive objectives. The move reaffirms CDPR’s commitment to immersive storytelling and high-quality quest design in its flagship fantasy series.
June 30
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red Developer Jan Hermanowicz, talks about The Witcher 4 tech demo saying that it is strictly tech demo and not representative of the actual game when it releases. This is in part due to how CDPR misrepresented the state of Cyberpunk 2077 by saying that the features shown in their trailers were included in its initial release. Hermanowicz also expressed that they wanted to be extremely transparent
because of the previous mistake. They reiterate that the tech demo will have assets that are being used and worked on in the game, but the demo is not representative of actual gameplay or the final product to be released in the near future.
June 22
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red Developer Jan Hermanowicz, spoke to GamesRadar+ about Ciri's role as the protagonist, saying, when the game will be out, you'll be able to see for yourself and fully embrace her character, her story. And I think that will be the moment to make opinions and make the calls.
We showed her in various situations, two emotional states [that were] very distinct from one another,
he adds. And there are many, many more parts of her that we will show in the future.
June 16
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red Vice President of Technology Charles Tremblay finds it "extremely challenging" for the team to run The Witcher 4 at 60fps on the Xbox Series S. Many developers in the past have expressed their concerns regarding Microsoft's mandatory Series S optimization for games, but Xbox CEO Phil Spencer remains adamant that their entry-level console continues to be competitive in the market, even labelling it as a pioneer for handheld consoles to join the fray in accommodating games for lower-spec devices.
June 4
⚫︎ The Witcher 4’s tech demo at the State of Unreal 2025 had jaw-dropping visuals, running at 60fps using base PS5. However, a representative from developer CD Projekt Red noted that this showcase does not represent the final game, and changes could be made down the line.
June 3
⚫︎ Developer CD Projekt Red announced on Twitter (X) that The Witcher 4 will have a showcase at the upcoming State of Unreal by Epic Games on June 3. Their upcoming State of Unreal presentation will showcase "some of the innovative technology & features that will power The Witcher 4, and beyond."
May 13
⚫︎ In a recent interview with Parkiet, CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz shared new details about The Witcher 4, emphasizing the studio’s confidence in Ciri as the next central character. Following the game’s cinematic reveal at The Game Awards 2024, Nielubowicz described Ciri as a great choice
to lead the series’ new saga, offering fresh narrative and artistic opportunities.
Though gameplay has yet to be shown, the trailer highlighted Unreal Engine 5-level visuals and a shift in perspective as Geralt’s adopted daughter takes the spotlight.
April 17
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has issued a warning about a scam involving fake beta test invites for The Witcher 4. In a statement posted to The Witcher’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on April 16, the developer confirmed it had received community reports of fraudulent invitations circulating online. The studio urged users to report such messages through their email clients or social media platforms, noting that steps are being taken to remove the scam content.
March 26
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the next installment in The Witcher video game series will not be released before the end of 2026. During the company’s fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, executives stated that while financial goals tied to share-based incentive programs are in place for the next fiscal year, The Witcher 4 is not expected to launch within the next two years.
March 8
⚫︎ In The Witcher 4, players can expect a noticeable shift in combat thanks to the change in protagonist—from the hardened, heavy-hitting Geralt of Rivia to the nimble and unpredictable Ciri. According to developers at CD Projekt Red, this shift isn’t just cosmetic—it fundamentally reshapes how the game plays.
February 28
⚫︎ This week, CD Projekt Red shared a behind-the-scenes deep dive into the making of The Witcher 4’s cinematic reveal trailer, offering fresh glimpses of Ciri that sparked renewed discussion among fans. Some celebrated what they believed was a change to make Ciri look “hotter,” claiming CDPR had responded to criticism over her initial reveal.
January 22
⚫︎ Doug Cockle, the iconic voice of Geralt of Rivia, has expressed his support for CD Projekt Red’s decision to place Ciri at the center of The Witcher 4. Speaking exclusively to IGN ahead of the game's reveal, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga called Ciri “the very organic, logical choice.”
January 13
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski revealed on Twitter (via PC Gamer) that roughly 100 developers from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are still working at the studio, including veterans from The Witcher 2 and even the original Witcher game.
Responding to a comment, Nowakowski emphasized the narrative continuity of the series, stating, The main Story Director is the same person since Witcher 1.
January 6
⚫︎ In a December 14 interview with Gamertag Radio co-host Parris, The Witcher 4 game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Gosia Mitręga confirmed that the upcoming title will explore new regions of The Continent and feature original monsters.
Kalemba revealed that the village seen in the cinematic trailer is named Stromford—a dark locale where villagers sacrifice young girls to appease a so-called god. The team emphasized that while Ciri will follow Geralt's path as a Witcher, her journey will chart new territory for the series.
2024
December 23
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red is setting high expectations for The Witcher 4, describing it as “the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date,” according to executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga in an interview with GamesRadar+.
Game director Sebastian Kalemba added that the studio aims to “raise the bar” by applying lessons learned from both The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 to deliver a next-level experience.
December 19
⚫︎ In an interview with VGC, The Witcher 4 narrative director Philipp Weber addressed fan concerns over the decision to make Ciri the game’s lead, acknowledging it could be “controversial” given Geralt’s long-standing role as the series protagonist. Weber emphasized that the team shares fans’ affection for Geralt but believes Ciri’s perspective offers fresh narrative opportunities. “This decision to have Ciri as a protagonist wasn’t made yesterday,” he said, adding that the goal is to prove her story can be just as compelling.
December 11
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has unveiled the cinematic reveal trailer for The Witcher 4 at TGA 2024, officially launching a new saga in the acclaimed franchise. The trailer confirms Ciri, daughter of Geralt of Rivia, as the main protagonist. Players will step into her role as a professional monster slayer, navigating a dark and immersive fantasy world through her perspective.
