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The Witcher 4 Updates
2025
May 13
⚫︎ In a recent Parkiet interview, CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz discussed The Witcher 4, highlighting Ciri as the new lead character. After the cinematic trailer debuted at The Game Awards 2024, Nielubowicz praised Ciri as a strong fit
for the series’ next saga, unlocking fresh storytelling and visual possibilities.
The trailer showcased Unreal Engine 5 visuals and a narrative shift, with Geralt’s adopted daughter stepping into the spotlight, though gameplay remains under wraps.
Read more: CD Projekt Red executive highlights Ciri’s role in The Witcher 4, opening new creative avenues for the RPG series (GamesRadar+)
April 17
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red warned fans about fraudulent beta test invites for The Witcher 4. In an April 16 post on The Witcher’s official X account, the studio confirmed reports of scam invitations and urged fans to flag them via email or social media platforms, with efforts underway to eliminate the fraudulent content.
Read more: CD Projekt Red Alerts Fans to Fake Witcher 4 Beta Test Scams (Game8)
March 26
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 4 won’t launch before 2027. During the 2024 fiscal year earnings call, executives noted that while financial targets for incentive programs are set for the next year, the game’s release remains at least two years away.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Release Not Expected Before 2027, Says Studio (Game8)
March 8
⚫︎ The Witcher 4 introduces a dynamic shift in combat with Ciri as the protagonist, moving from Geralt’s heavy strikes to her agile, unpredictable style. CD Projekt Red developers emphasized that this change reshapes gameplay fundamentally, beyond mere aesthetics.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Team Details Key Combat Differences Between Ciri and Geralt (GameRant)
February 28
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red released a behind-the-scenes look at The Witcher 4’s cinematic trailer, sparking fan buzz with new glimpses of Ciri. Some fans speculated about tweaks to her appearance, though the studio clarified no major changes were made to her design.
Read more: CD Projekt Red Denies Altering Ciri’s Look for The Witcher 4 (Forbes)
January 22
⚫︎ Doug Cockle, Geralt’s voice actor, endorsed CD Projekt Red’s choice of Ciri as The Witcher 4’s lead. In an IGN interview, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga called Ciri a natural and logical
protagonist for the series’ evolution.
Read more: Geralt’s Voice Actor Praises Ciri’s Role in The Witcher 4 as a Bold Move (IGN)
January 13
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski shared on X that about 100 developers from The Witcher 3 remain at the studio, including veterans from earlier titles. He noted, The Story Director has been with the series since the first game,
ensuring narrative consistency.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Retains Original Narrative Director from First Game (TheGamer)
January 6
⚫︎ In a Gamertag Radio interview, game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Gosia Mitręga revealed The Witcher 4 will explore new regions of The Continent and introduce unique monsters. The cinematic trailer’s village, Stromford, features a grim ritual where villagers sacrifice girls to appease a deity, with Ciri forging her own path as a Witcher.
Read more: The Witcher 4 to Explore New Regions and Unique Monsters (Game8)
2024
December 23
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red touted The Witcher 4 as the “most immersive and ambitious” entry in the series, per executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga in a GamesRadar+ interview. Game director Sebastian Kalemba said the studio is leveraging lessons from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 to elevate the experience.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Aims to Be the Most Ambitious Yet (Game8)
December 19
⚫︎ Narrative director Philipp Weber addressed fan concerns about Ciri leading The Witcher 4 in a VGC interview, acknowledging potential controversy over moving away from Geralt. He emphasized that Ciri’s story, planned for years, will deliver a compelling new perspective while honoring the series’ roots.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Team Addresses Ciri as New Lead (Game8)
December 11
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red debuted The Witcher 4’s cinematic trailer at TGA 2024, launching a new saga with Ciri as the protagonist. Players will embody her as a skilled monster slayer, navigating a richly detailed fantasy world.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Revealed at TGA 2024 with Ciri as Lead (Game8)
