Don’t expect to dive into the next chapter of The Witcher saga anytime soon. CD Projekt has confirmed that The Witcher 4 won’t be released until at least 2027, which means fans will need to be patient for quite a while.
During a recent financial call focused on future profit forecasts, the company stated that while the game is not expected to launch by the end of 2026, they remain motivated by their ambitious financial goals. The team acknowledged that while the target is bold, they believe it’s within reach.
This declaration officially dismisses any speculation about a release in 2025—something few seriously considered—and also quashes more optimistic hopes for a 2026 debut. If development proceeds smoothly, 2027 is the earliest realistic window. However, given how unpredictable timelines can be in the gaming industry, a delay into 2028 wouldn’t be surprising.
Is CD Projekt Eyeing the Next Console Generation?
A launch date that far into the future suggests that The Witcher 4 may be aligning itself with the next generation of gaming hardware. Sony is already believed to be working on its PlayStation 6, and Microsoft is rumored to have 2027 in mind for the release of a new Xbox console—possibly including a handheld device.
This raises the question of whether The Witcher 4 will span across console generations, much like Cyberpunk 2077 did when it debuted in late 2020. If a cross-generational approach is in play, then versions for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S could be developed alongside next-gen editions.
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What About Nintendo’s Role?
Could the game also be adapted for Nintendo’s upcoming hardware—presumably the Switch 2? At first glance, it seems like a stretch. However, CD Projekt previously pulled off what seemed impossible by bringing The Witcher 3 to the original Switch, so the possibility, though slim, isn’t entirely off the table.
Industry Support for Ciri as the Lead
Doug Cockle, who voices Geralt in the games, also weighed in on the decision earlier this year during a conversation about Netflix’s animated project The Witcher: Sirens of The Deep. He expressed excitement about the new direction and supported the studio’s choice to move forward with Ciri. He believed the transition was a great idea, particularly due to events in the original books—though he stopped short of revealing spoilers, urging fans to read the novels themselves.
Cockle added that he couldn’t wait to see what CD Projekt had created and felt genuinely thrilled about what lies ahead.
Clarifying Ciri’s Appearance
In February, the game’s director stepped in to address confusion surrounding Ciri’s look in a new video. Some viewers thought her appearance had changed, but the director reassured fans that it was indeed the same in-game model.
Fans eager for more can find a wealth of exclusive content on The Witcher 4, including a detailed trailer breakdown and further insights from CD Projekt. In those discussions, the developers also explained the lessons they’ve learned from the Cyberpunk 2077 launch and how they plan to avoid a repeat of that rocky release.