Witcher 4 Release Window
CD Projekt Red Officially Targets 2028 Release for The Witcher 4
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Witcher 4 will not be shown at Gamescom; CD Projekt Red will instead focus on the Witcher 3: Songs of the Past presentation at the event, indicating no Witcher 4 footage during Gamescom activities.
CD Projekt Red reportedly laid off staff who were working on the multiplayer spinoff Project Siris earlier in August, signaling staffing changes tied to the spin-off.
The Witcher 4 release window of 2028 is the first time the developers publicly provided a broad launch timeframe for the game, with no specific date yet.
GameSpot reports that there will be no Witcher 4 news at Gamescom, but CD Projekt Red plans livestreams with surprises and will showcase The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past DLC.
CD Projekt Red officially targeted 2028 for The Witcher 4's release, with co-CEO Michał Nowakowski revealing the window ahead of Gamescom GameRadar. The studio is assembling over 500 developers for what it calls its biggest, boldest, and most ambitious game to date VideoGamesChronicle. Meanwhile, a Witcher 3 expansion called Songs of the Past will launch in 2027 and take center stage at Gamescom GameRadar, while Witcher 4 itself will not be shown at the event.
No Witcher 4 at Gamescom, But Songs of the Past Takes the Spotlight
CD Projekt Red will skip Witcher 4 news at Gamescom 2026 Kotaku. Instead, the studio plans to showcase the upcoming Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past, which arrives in 2027. Co-CEO Nowakowski acknowledged the wait: "I know it's a bit of a wait" GameRadar.
The company hinted at livestream surprises during Gamescom, but none involve the next mainline game GameRadar. This strategy keeps fans engaged with existing Witcher content while Witcher 4 developers focus on development behind the scenes.
500+ Developers Building the Witcher's Biggest Installment
Over 500 people are now working on Witcher 4 VideoGamesChronicle. CD Projekt Red frames the game as a major leap forward in scale and ambition compared to previous entries. The 2028 target gives the team several years to polish and complete the project properly.
This massive team size reflects the studio's commitment to delivering a transformative experience VideoGamesChronicle. The long development window suggests CD Projekt Red learned from past launches and prioritizes stability over rushing to market.
Staffing Changes Hit the Multiplayer Spinoff Project Siris
CD Projekt Red laid off staff working on Project Siris, a multiplayer spinoff game, in August Kotaku. The staffing cuts signal shifting priorities as the studio concentrates resources on Witcher 4's single-player campaign. Project Siris remains in development but with a scaled-down team.
These changes illustrate how major studios balance multiple projects ScreenRant. With Witcher 4 consuming hundreds of developers, supporting cast-off spinoffs becomes harder to justify financially.
What to Expect: Ciri as the New Protagonist Shifts the Series
The Witcher 4 marks a major shift: Ciri, not Geralt, will lead the story ScreenRant. This protagonist change represents a bold creative direction for the franchise after three games centered on the white-haired monster hunter. The 2028 release gives CD Projekt Red time to develop this new character arc fully.
Fans have waited since the 2024 reveal for concrete details Vice. The 2028 window is the first official release timeframe the studio has publicly stated, emphasizing patience as development continues.
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