New information about The Witcher 4 has been shared by CD Projekt Red, revealing that the much-awaited RPG sequel is planned to arrive no sooner than 2028. Leadership at the company highlighted an increase in development capacity, underscoring the ambitious nature of this upcoming project.
The Largest Witcher Game Yet
Discussing the next entry, Michal Nowakowski, Joint-CEO, described The Witcher 4 as CD Projekt Red’s “biggest, boldest, and most ambitious game to date.” In a recent briefing, Nowakowski indicated that the team is aiming for a 2028 release, although this could shift. He asked fans for patience with the wait, assuring them: “I know it’s a bit of a wait, and you’d love to play it sooner–but let the team cook. It will be worth the wait.”
Development of the new game has reached a new scale, with over 500 developers now contributing—an unprecedented figure for the studio. The title marks the launch of a “brand new saga,” with promises of an expansive, immersive open world, a gripping narrative, and fast-paced action. Notably, the studio has recruited talent from other recognized projects, such as a cinematic animator who previously worked on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (see more here).
Songs of the Past: Witcher 3 DLC Reveal Approaches
As excitement grows for the next main game, CD Projekt Red is also preparing to showcase The Witcher 3’s newest expansion, Songs of the Past, at Gamescom. The debut will include the first look at its storyline and the fresh continent players will get to explore.
The development team behind Songs of the Past is reported to be as large, if not larger, than the crew that worked on the original The Witcher 3 (additional insights here). Though plot details and exact timelines have not yet been disclosed, it has been confirmed that Geralt will remain the protagonist in this expansion, while Ciri is destined for a central role in The Witcher 4. The choice of the DLC title has led to theories about potential flashbacks or past settings, but no official confirmation has been provided yet. More information is expected before the end of the summer.
Gamescom Surprises Teased
During their Gamescom presentation, CD Projekt Red suggested that fans should expect “one or two surprises” beyond the scheduled announcements, but stopped short of revealing any details. The specifics of these additional announcements remain undisclosed, heightening anticipation.
Ongoing news about both The Witcher 4 and The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past expansion will continue to reach fans throughout the year. The studio has made it clear that, while they’re not yet ready to share everything, this new Witcher chapter is shaping up to surpass all of their prior efforts in scale and ambition.