The Witcher 4 marks the long-awaited continuation of the beloved fantasy RPG series. Keep reading for all the latest updates and in-depth details on the game's development.

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The Witcher 4 News

2025

May 13

　⚫︎　In a recent financial interview with Parkiet, CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz reaffirmed the studio's confidence in Ciri as the new lead character for The Witcher 4. Following the cinematic reveal at The Game Awards 2024, Nielubowicz called Ciri a great choice to helm the next chapter, opening up fresh storytelling and artistic directions for the franchise.

While no gameplay has been shown, the trailer showcased impressive Unreal Engine 5 visuals, signaling a new era as Geralt’s adoptive daughter takes center stage.

Read more: CD Projekt Red exec says Ciri is a great choice for The Witcher 4, and she opens up new possibilities for the series after more than a decade of RPGs (GamesRadar+)

April 17

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red has issued a public alert regarding scammers sending out fake The Witcher 4 beta test invitations. In an official statement posted on The Witcher’s X (formerly Twitter) account on April 16, the developer confirmed receiving player reports of fraudulent sign-up links. The studio is urging everyone to report any suspicious messages and assured that measures are underway to take down the scam content.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Beta Tests Are Scams, Warns Developer (Game8)

March 26

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red has officially stated that the next Witcher title will not be released before the end of 2026. During the company's FY2024 earnings presentation, executives confirmed that although financial targets for the next fiscal year are established, The Witcher 4 will not launch within the next two years.

Read more: Witcher 4 Rumors of 2026 Release Window Shut Down (Game8)

March 8

　⚫︎　The switch from Geralt of Rivia to Ciri as the protagonist will bring a notable shift in The Witcher 4’s combat system. CD Projekt Red developers explained that this change is not superficial—it will fundamentally alter how players experience battles, moving from Geralt's heavy-handed style to Ciri’s speed and agility.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Dev Explains One Major Difference Between Geralt and Ciri as Protagonists (GameRant)

February 28

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red recently released a behind-the-scenes video detailing the creation of The Witcher 4’s cinematic reveal trailer. The footage sparked fan debates as some noticed subtle visual refinements to Ciri’s appearance, with supporters suggesting the studio had addressed earlier community feedback.

Read more: No, CDPR Did Not Change Ciri’s Face Back In ‘The Witcher 4’ (Forbes)

January 22

　⚫︎　Doug Cockle, the legendary voice of Geralt of Rivia, has endorsed CD Projekt Red’s choice to feature Ciri as the protagonist of The Witcher 4. In an exclusive interview with IGN, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga described Ciri as “the very organic, logical choice.”

Read more: CD Projekt’s Decision to Go With Ciri as Protagonist for The Witcher 4 'A Really Interesting Move for All Kinds of Reasons,' Geralt Actor Says (IGN)

January 13

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski confirmed on Twitter (via PC Gamer) that the studio still employs around 100 developers who worked on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, including veterans from the second and even the original Witcher games.

Replying to a user comment, Nowakowski highlighted the narrative consistency across the series, noting, The main Story Director is the same person since Witcher 1.

Read more: CD Projekt Red Confirms The Witcher 4 Has The Same Narrative Director As The First Game (TheGamer)

January 6

　⚫︎　In a December 14 interview on Gamertag Radio, The Witcher 4 game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Gosia Mitręga revealed the game will explore uncharted territories on the Continent and introduce new original monsters.

Kalemba shared that the village shown in the cinematic trailer is called Stromford—a grim settlement where villagers offer young girls as sacrifices to a so-called deity. The team assured that while Ciri will continue Geralt's legacy as a Witcher, her story will chart new ground for the series.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Features New Regions and Monsters (Game8)

2024

December 23

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red is aiming high for The Witcher 4, calling it “the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date,” according to executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga in a discussion with GamesRadar+.

Game director Sebastian Kalemba explained that the team intends to build upon the successes and lessons from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077, striving to elevate the gaming experience with this new installment.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Set To Be The Most Ambitious of the Series (Game8)

December 19

　⚫︎　In a VGC interview, The Witcher 4 narrative director Philipp Weber acknowledged that selecting Ciri as the protagonist could be “controversial” among fans who strongly associate the series with Geralt. Weber stressed that the team cherishes Geralt’s legacy but believes Ciri’s perspective will bring new narrative life to the franchise. He assured that the choice was not made lightly, stating: “This decision to have Ciri as a protagonist wasn’t made yesterday.”

Read more: Witcher 4 Ciri Controversy Addressed by Devs (Game8)

December 11

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red premiered the cinematic reveal trailer for The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards 2024, officially kicking off a new saga. The trailer confirmed that players will step into the role of Ciri, Geralt’s daughter, and follow her journey as a professional monster hunter through a dark and deeply immersive world.

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