CD Projekt Red joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed today that The Witcher 4 is targeted for release in 2028. He described the game as "our biggest, boldest, and most ambitious game to date," with a vast immersive open world, intense action gameplay, and a deep, impactful story [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
More than 500 developers are currently working on The Witcher 4, underscoring the scale of the project, which will feature Ciri as the lead protagonist. This contrasts with the upcoming Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, set to star Geralt [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
CD Projekt Red will not reveal The Witcher 4 at Gamescom 2026, which begins August 26, as the game is not yet ready for public showcase. However, the studio plans to present the Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past at the event, with a planned release in 2027 [1, 2, 7, 8, 4, 5, 6].
The company teased "one or two surprises" to be unveiled during Gamescom 2026, though details remain undisclosed [1, 5].
Additionally, CD Projekt Red is developing a multiplayer Witcher spinoff codenamed Project Siris, which recently underwent layoffs, indicating shifting priorities within their projects [7].
Nowakowski acknowledged that fans must wait for The Witcher 4, saying, "I know it's a bit of a wait, and you'd love to play it sooner–but let the team cook. It will be worth the wait" [1].
The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past will be the immediate next release, followed by The Witcher 4 in 2028 as part of CD Projekt Red's aim to produce a Witcher trilogy within six years starting then [2].
