CD Projekt RED is targeting a 2028 release window for The Witcher 4, according to joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski. The target was shared in a developer video published ahead of gamescom 2026, where Nowakowski confirmed that more than 500 developers are currently working on the project, making it the studio's biggest and most ambitious game to date.
Quick Facts
- Game Title: The Witcher 4 (A New Saga Begins)
- Developer/Publisher: CD Projekt RED
- Target Release Window: 2028
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X
- Team Size: More than 500 developers
Development and Engine Details
Development is officially in full-scale production, marking the start of a brand-new saga for the franchise. CD Projekt RED initially announced the project in March 2022 under the internal codename Project Polaris, alongside a transition from the proprietary REDengine to Unreal Engine 5.
Ciri was confirmed as the lead character during the game's official reveal at The Game Awards 2024, which featured a cinematic trailer establishing her role as a professional monster slayer. In June 2025, CD Projekt RED and Epic Games showcased Unreal Engine 5 technologies using The Witcher 4 as a backdrop, featuring the explorable region of Kovir running at 60 FPS on a base PlayStation 5.
Gamescom 2026 Presence
While The Witcher 4 itself will not be shown at gamescom 2026, CD Projekt RED is focusing its convention presence on the newly announced expansion, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past.