CD Projekt RED‘s next major entry in the Witcher franchise may still be several years away. The Witcher 4 is reportedly targeting a 2028 release window, while the studio has also made it clear that fans should not expect a new gameplay presentation during Gamescom.
The next Witcher game is one of CD Projekt RED’s largest projects and will open a new saga for the franchise. Unlike the previous trilogy, which followed Geralt of Rivia, The Witcher 4 will place Ciri at the center of the story. The game was officially revealed during The Game Awards 2024, where CD Projekt RED released a cinematic trailer confirming Ciri’s role as the new protagonist.
Since then, the studio has provided limited updates on the project. CD Projekt RED previously showed a technical demonstration built using Unreal Engine 5, offering an early look at the technology and world systems being developed for the game. However, the footage was not presented as a final gameplay build, and players are still waiting to see the game’s combat, exploration, quests, and other major systems in action.
The reported 2028 launch window means CD Projekt RED still has significant development time ahead. The studio has taken a different approach to announcing its upcoming projects following the launch issues surrounding Cyberpunk 2077, and it appears unlikely that The Witcher 4 will receive regular gameplay updates until development reaches a more advanced stage.
Skipping a Gamescom gameplay reveal may disappoint fans hoping for a closer look at Ciri’s new adventure, but the decision also suggests that CD Projekt RED is not ready to present the game as a finished product. With the project serving as the foundation for a new Witcher trilogy, the studio will likely want to avoid showing too much before the game’s systems and visual presentation are closer to their final state.
For now, the cinematic reveal and Unreal Engine 5 technical demonstration remain the most substantial looks at The Witcher 4. If the reported 2028 release window proves accurate, fans may have to wait some time before CD Projekt RED begins its full marketing campaign and reveals the first extended gameplay footage.
- The Witcher 4 is reportedly targeting a 2028 release window.
- CD Projekt RED is not planning to show new gameplay at Gamescom.
- Ciri will serve as the protagonist of the new saga.
- The game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5.
- It is expected to begin a new trilogy within The Witcher universe.
- CD Projekt RED is also working on the next Cyberpunk game and other projects.
The wait may be long, but The Witcher 4 remains one of the most closely watched upcoming RPGs. As CD Projekt RED continues development on its new generation of projects, the studio’s next update on Ciri’s journey will likely attract plenty of attention.
