One of the most highly anticipated RPGs of the PS5 generation just announced an updated release timeline that will thrill genre fans. CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 4, revealed in 2025, now has an early target release window. This upcoming game will follow Ciri as she becomes a monster hunter, continuing the story after the events of 2015’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski shared an update on the game’s progress with fans via social media. The message, posted just before Gamescom 2026, hints at an eventual launch without pinning down a specific date. He revealed that the game is aiming for a 2028 release.
“I know it’s a bit of a wait, and you’d love to play it sooner, but let the team cook,” Nowakowski said.
During the announcement, a teaser pointed to the game’s future arrival, keeping fans eager.
What’s known so far about The Witcher 4? The game will feature Ciri as the main protagonist, tying into the story’s conclusion from the previous installment. She will be voiced by Ciara Berkeley, replacing Jo Wyatt from the last game. Geralt of Rivia will also make an appearance, with Doug Cockle returning to voice him. The game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, a shift from CDPR’s traditional REDengine. It will explore new regions of the Continent, such as Kovir and Valdrest. Based on a previous tech demo, CDPR is aiming for 4K resolution at 60 frames per second with ray tracing on the PlayStation 5.
The Witcher 4 isn’t the only project in the works. CD Projekt Red has confirmed it will kick off a new trilogy with this game. Additionally, a remake of the original Witcher is in development at Fool’s Theory. The studio also plans to release The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, a new expansion, in 2027—over a decade after the original game’s debut.
The Witcher 4 is scheduled for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.