Witcher 4 2026 Release Rumors Debunked

The Witcher 4 will not be among the list of released games for 2026, as confirmed by developer CD Projekt. Read on to find out more about updates regarding the game and its development.

The Witcher 4 Will Not Come Out In 2026

Fans of The Witcher video game series will need to wait longer for the fourth installment. CD Projekt Red has announced that the game won't be released within the next two years. In their fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, the studio mentioned financial goals related to share-based incentive programs for the next fiscal year. They clarified, "Even though we do not plan to release The Witcher 4 by the end of 2026, we are still driven by this financial goal."

During the Q&A segment of the forum, when asked for more details, CD Projekt Red remained cautious about revealing a specific release window or year beyond 2026. Chief Financial Officer Piotr Nielubowicz stated, "We are not going to announce the precise launch date for the game yet. All we could share now to give more visibility to investors is that the game will not be launched within the time frame of the first target for the incentive program, which ends December 31, 2026."

Full Speed Ahead In Production

While fans must adjust their expectations for The Witcher 4's release, the game is actively being developed. It has entered "full production" as per the CD Projekt Q3 financial update last year. Nielubowicz expressed optimism about the project's progress, stating, "Of all our projects, this one [Project Polaris/The Witcher 4] is currently the most far along, and we're starting the most intensive phase of development. I wish to thank the team for its effort and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for further progress."

First announced as Project Polaris in 2022, the game was officially titled The Witcher 4 during The Game Awards 2024, following a six-minute cinematic trailer. The Witcher 4 introduces Ciri, Geralt of Rivia's adoptive daughter, as the main character, showcasing her maturity and growth as she steps into her own as a formidable figure.

CD Projekt has also shared that The Witcher 4 is the first title in a new trilogy. The subsequent titles, currently known as Project Canis Majoris and Project Orion, are planned to be released within a six-year period following The Witcher 4's launch.