The Witcher 4 Targets 2028 Release Date, CD Projekt Red Confirms

By Sakib Khandokar, Lead Analyst Published Aug 24, 2026, 4:43 PM UTC 1 min read

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The Witcher 4 Targets 2028 Release Date, CD Projekt Red Confirms

CD Projekt Red has locked in a timeline for The Witcher 4, confirming that the studio's next major fantasy RPG is targeting a release in 2028. The studio shared the window via a video announcement featuring co-CEO Michał Nowakowski, who described the project as CD Projekt's biggest, boldest, and most ambitious game to date with more than 500 developers attached to the team.

Quick Facts

Release Window: 2028
Developer/Publisher: CD Projekt Red
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Additional Content: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is receiving an extra DLC titled Songs of the Past with a dark story.

The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC Details

Alongside the 2028 target for the new saga, CD Projekt Red highlighted the upcoming extra expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt titled Songs of the Past. Nowakowski teased that the DLC has a "dark story" in store for players, heading toward a full reveal during Gamescom Opening Night Live.

While studio reports over recent financial cycles had pointed toward a late-decade launch for the next installment rather than an immediate arrival, the confirmation locks in 2028 as the current milestone for the multi-platform release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.