CD Projekt Red will showcase The Witcher 4's Unreal Engine 5 technology during Epic Games' State of Unreal 2025 event. Learn what fans can anticipate from this presentation and CDPR's innovative approach to game development.

The Witcher 4 State of Unreal Presentation

Cutting-Edge Technology for Next-Gen RPGs

CD Projekt Red recently announced via Twitter/X that The Witcher 4 will be featured at the upcoming State of Unreal event on June 3 at 9:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM CEST. The showcase will be streamed live on Unreal Engine's official YouTube and Twitch channels. Viewers can check the event timetable to find their local streaming time.

Following its initial reveal at The Game Awards 2024, this State of Unreal presentation will highlight the advanced UE5 technology powering The Witcher 4 and future CDPR projects. The showcase promises an in-depth look at innovative features that "will power The Witcher 4, and beyond."

This event may mark the first public demonstration of The Witcher 4's in-game visuals or potential gameplay footage. Currently, CDPR has only released a stunning CGI cinematic trailer that introduced Ciri as the game's new protagonist.

The mention of technology being developed "beyond" The Witcher 4 suggests UE5 may also power other upcoming CDPR titles, including Cyberpunk 2. However, the studio hasn't made any official confirmations regarding future projects.

Innovative Approaches to Game Development

In CDPR's latest AnsweRED podcast episode, co-CEO Adam Badowski discussed the studio's philosophy for keeping The Witcher franchise fresh. As The Witcher 3 celebrates its 10th anniversary, Badowski reflected on their development approach.

"When creating The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we decided to combine contrasting elements - much like water and fire. We aim to continue this creative philosophy with all our future projects," he explained. Badowski emphasized their commitment to introducing fresh innovations with each new game rather than repeating past formulas.

"Every game must introduce elements that redefine expectations," Badowski stated. "We refuse to simply recycle our previous successes. Innovation remains our guiding principle." This philosophy contributed significantly to The Witcher 3's monumental success.

Fans eagerly await to see what new gameplay mechanics CDPR will implement in The Witcher 4, particularly how Ciri's role as protagonist might influence both narrative and gameplay systems. The Witcher 4 is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms without a confirmed release date. Stay tuned for future updates on this highly anticipated RPG.