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The Witcher 4 News

2025

May 13

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red's CFO, Piotr Nielubowicz, recently shared insights on The Witcher 4 during an interview with Parkiet. He expressed strong confidence in Ciri as the new central character, following her cinematic reveal at The Game Awards 2024. Nielubowicz praised Ciri as a great choice to lead the series into a new saga, highlighting the fresh narrative and artistic opportunities she brings.

While gameplay details remain under wraps, the trailer showcased stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and a shift in focus to Geralt's adopted daughter, Ciri.

April 17

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has issued a warning about fraudulent beta test invites for The Witcher 4. On April 16, the developer posted a statement on The Witcher's official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming community reports of scam invitations circulating online. They urged fans to report these messages via email or social media and are actively working to remove the scam content.

March 26

⚫︎ During CD Projekt Red's fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, executives confirmed that The Witcher 4 will not be released before the end of 2026. They mentioned financial goals linked to share-based incentive programs for the next fiscal year but emphasized that the game's launch is still at least two years away.

March 8

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red developers have revealed that The Witcher 4 will feature a significant shift in combat dynamics due to the change in protagonist from Geralt to Ciri. This change isn't merely cosmetic but fundamentally alters the gameplay experience, making it more dynamic and fluid with Ciri's unique abilities.

February 28

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red offered a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Witcher 4's cinematic reveal trailer, reigniting discussions among fans. Some believed the studio altered Ciri's appearance to be "hotter" in response to earlier feedback, but this was clarified as a misunderstanding.

January 22

⚫︎ Doug Cockle, the voice actor for Geralt of Rivia, expressed his support for CD Projekt Red's choice to focus on Ciri in The Witcher 4. In an exclusive interview with IGN, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga described Ciri as the very organic, logical choice for the new protagonist.

January 13

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski shared on Twitter (via PC Gamer) that around 100 developers from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are still with the studio, including veterans from The Witcher 2 and the original game. He highlighted the narrative continuity, stating, The main Story Director is the same person since Witcher 1.

January 6

⚫︎ In a December 14 interview with Gamertag Radio, The Witcher 4's game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Gosia Mitręga confirmed the game will introduce new regions and original monsters. They revealed that the village in the cinematic trailer is called Stromford, a dark place where villagers sacrifice young girls to appease a so-called god. Ciri, while following in Geralt's footsteps, will explore new territories.

2024

December 23

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has set high expectations for The Witcher 4, with executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga describing it as the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date in an interview with GamesRadar+. Game director Sebastian Kalemba added that the team aims to raise the bar by leveraging experiences from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 to create an unparalleled gaming experience.

December 19

⚫︎ The Witcher 4's narrative director, Philipp Weber, addressed fan concerns about Ciri becoming the lead character in an interview with VGC. He acknowledged the potential controversy, given Geralt's long-standing role, but emphasized the team's belief in Ciri's narrative potential. Weber noted, This decision to have Ciri as a protagonist wasn’t made yesterday, aiming to showcase her story as equally compelling.

December 11

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red unveiled the cinematic reveal trailer for The Witcher 4 at TGA 2024, officially launching a new saga in the franchise. The trailer confirmed Ciri as the main protagonist, stepping into the shoes of a professional monster slayer and exploring a dark, immersive fantasy world from her perspective.