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CD Projekt Red targets 2028 release for The Witcher 4

Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed the project's timeline and announced a 2027 expansion for The Witcher 3.

The short version

  • CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski announced the studio is targeting a 2028 launch for The Witcher 4.
  • The developer will not show the upcoming sequel at Gamescom, opting instead to feature a new expansion for The Witcher 3.
  • The Witcher 3 expansion, titled Songs of the Past, is scheduled to release in 2027.

Key facts

  • CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the company is aiming to launch The Witcher 4 in 2028.[Engadget · The Verge]
  • The Witcher 4 was initially announced in 2022 and received a reveal trailer in late 2024.[Engadget]
  • CD Projekt Red will not display The Witcher 4 at the Gamescom event starting August 26.[Engadget]
  • The studio plans to feature an expansion for The Witcher 3, titled Songs of the Past, at Gamescom ahead of a planned 2027 release.[Engadget · The Verge]

What remains uncertain

  • The release timeline remains an internal target and is subject to potential delays prior to 2028.[Engadget · The Verge]

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