'Let the team cook. It will be worth the wait' CD Projekt Red confirms The Witcher 4 is 'targeting' a 2028 launch

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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:38:41 +0000

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CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 is officially targeting a
2028 release window.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Witcher 4 is officially targeting a 2028 release window CD Projekt Red joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski says the game won't be at Gamescom 2026 He confirms that the game is the studio's "most ambitious game to date" As CD Projekt Red prepares to showcase The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ' s next major expansion, the studio has confirmed that The Witcher 4 is officially targeting a 2028 release window.

In a video posted to social media ahead of Gamescom Opening Night Live, CD Projekt Red joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski teased Songs of the Past , The
Witcher 3 's third expansion launching in 2027, saying, "We've got a lot of the expansion to show off, including a taste of its dark story, and the new continent it will bring." Songs of the Past will get a full reveal at
Gamescom and is rumored to be a prelude to The Witcher 4 , which will star Ciri as the titular witcher. Fans have been waiting for another glimpse of
the sequel since the technical demo was shared last year; however, Nowakowski has confirmed the studio won't be showcasing the game at Gamescom. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: To our beloved fans, players,
and community:As we near #gamescom in just a few days, CD PROJEKT RED Joint-CEO Micha Nowakowski would like to personally invite YOU to join us there, and hear about the future of The Witcher franchise! pic.twitter.com/Jyam30SrQH August 24, 2026 He revealed that more than 500 developers are currently working on The Witcher 4, and the game will feature "a huge and immersive open world, intense and action-packed gameplay, and a deep, impactful story that we hope will stay with you for a long time."

"Simply put, this is our biggest, boldest, and most ambitious game to date," Nowakowski said, before confirming that The Witcher 4 is "targeting" a 2028 launch window, which significantly narrows down its expected release date.
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"I know it's a bit of a wait and you'd love to play it sooner," he said, "but let the team cook. It will be worth the wait."

The joint-CEO added that fans can expect Gamescom to be in CD Projekt Red's plans "for the coming years," suggesting The Witcher 4 could be featured at next year's or 2028's showcase. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

While we finally have a launch window, this means the game could still slip
to 2029 depending on its development status. It's also unclear if the sequel will get a PS5 physical edition, as Sony plans to end production of game
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