CD Projekt Red has finally provided a clearer timeline for The Witcher 4, confirming that the highly anticipated RPG is not expected to arrive until 2028. The announcement gives fans the first official release year for the next mainline entry in the series.
The 2028 target was confirmed by CD Projekt Red Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski ahead of Gamescom. While the studio has not announced a specific release date, the confirmation makes it clear that The Witcher 4 is still several years away from launch.
CD Projekt Red is taking its time with the project, with the development team continuing to work on the game before committing to a final launch date. The studio has previously emphasized the importance of delivering a polished experience, particularly after the difficult launch period experienced by Cyberpunk 2077.
The Witcher 4 will also mark the beginning of a new chapter for the franchise. Ciri will take center stage as the game’s protagonist, moving the series forward while maintaining the elements that have defined The Witcher universe.
The game is being developed with Unreal Engine 5, following CD Projekt Red’s decision to move away from its proprietary REDengine. The studio has already showcased a technology demonstration designed to give fans an idea of the visual quality and technical ambitions behind the project.
Although The Witcher 4 is still years away, fans of the series will have something to look forward to before its release. CD Projekt Red is preparing The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, a new expansion scheduled for 2027. More information about the expansion is expected to be shared during Gamescom.
For now, CD Projekt Red is keeping most details about The Witcher 4 under wraps. The studio has not announced a specific release date, platforms, or additional gameplay details beyond what has already been shown.
With a 2028 release window now confirmed, the development team has plenty of time to expand and refine Ciri’s new adventure. More details are expected to emerge as CD Projekt Red gets closer to showing the game in greater detail.
