Witcher 4 Aimed for PS6 and Next-Gen Xbox, Release Post-2027

Don't hold your breath for The Witcher 4. According to CD Projekt, the developers behind the game, it won't be released until 2027 at the earliest.

During a financial call discussing future profit projections, CD Projekt stated: "Even though we do not plan to release The Witcher 4 by the end of 2026, we are still driven by this financial goal. And although it’s very ambitious, we stand a chance of achieving it within the given timeframe."

This statement rules out any possibility of a launch in 2023 or 2024, and sets 2027 as the earliest release date for The Witcher 4. However, given the unpredictable nature of the video game industry, a 2028 release seems plausible if delays occur.

Here's what we know: The Witcher 4 is the first game in a new trilogy set after the events of The Witcher 3, and this time, Ciri takes the lead as the protagonist, not Geralt.

Speaking exclusively to IGN before the reveal of The Witcher 4, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga explained why Ciri was chosen: “It was always about her, starting from Saga when you read it in the books. She's an amazing, layered character. And of course, as a protagonist we said goodbye to Geralt previously. So this is a continuation. I guess for all of us it’s like she was meant to be. That was always her.”

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51 ImagesIn January, during an interview with IGN about Netflix’s upcoming animated film, The Witcher: Sirens of The Deep, Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle supported CD Projekt’s decision to shift the focus to Ciri.

“I'm really excited,” he said. “I think it's a really good move. I mean, I always thought that continuing the Saga, but shifting to Ciri would be a really, really interesting move for all kinds of reasons, but mostly because of things that happen in the books, which I don't want to give away because people, I want people to go read. So yeah, I think it's really exciting. I can't wait. I can't wait to see what they've done.”

In February, the director of The Witcher 4 clarified that a new video showcased the same in-game model of Ciri, dispelling rumors that her appearance had changed.

For more exclusive content on The Witcher 4, check out our trailer breakdown and an interview with CD Projekt where they discuss how they plan to avoid a Cyberpunk 2077-style launch disaster.