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The Witcher 4 News
2025
May 13
⚫︎ In a recent interview with Parkiet, CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz shared exciting insights about The Witcher 4, expressing strong confidence in Ciri as the new central character. Following the cinematic reveal at The Game Awards 2024, Nielubowicz praised Ciri as a great choice
to lead the series into a new era, promising fresh narrative and artistic avenues.
Although gameplay details remain under wraps, the trailer showcased stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5 and highlighted a significant shift in perspective as Geralt’s adopted daughter steps into the spotlight.
Read more: CD Projekt Red exec says Ciri is a great choice for The Witcher 4, and she opens up new possibilities for the series after more than a decade of RPGs (GamesRadar+)
April 17
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has issued a critical alert regarding scams involving fake beta test invites for The Witcher 4. On April 16, the developer used The Witcher’s official X (formerly Twitter) account to confirm they had received reports of fraudulent invitations circulating online. They urged fans to report such scams through their email clients or social media platforms, while efforts are underway to eliminate the fraudulent content.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Beta Tests Are Scams, Warns Developer (Game8)
March 26
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has officially announced that The Witcher 4 will not see a release before the end of 2026. This was stated during the company’s fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, where executives outlined financial goals for the upcoming fiscal year but clarified that The Witcher 4 is not expected to launch within the next two years.
Read more: Witcher 4 Rumors of 2026 Release Window Shut Down (Game8)
March 8
⚫︎ Fans of The Witcher series can look forward to a fresh take on combat in The Witcher 4, as the game shifts from Geralt’s heavy-hitting style to Ciri’s agile and unpredictable approach. CD Projekt Red developers have confirmed that this change goes beyond mere aesthetics, fundamentally altering the game’s mechanics.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Dev Explains One Major Difference Between Geralt and Ciri as Protagonists (GameRant)
February 28
⚫︎ This week, CD Projekt Red offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Witcher 4’s cinematic reveal trailer. The sneak peek featured new visuals of Ciri, sparking lively discussions among the fanbase. Some fans speculated that changes were made to enhance Ciri's appearance in response to earlier feedback.
Read more: No, CDPR Did Not Change Ciri’s Face Back In ‘The Witcher 4’ (Forbes)
January 22
⚫︎ Doug Cockle, the voice behind Geralt of Rivia, voiced his support for CD Projekt Red’s choice of Ciri as the protagonist for The Witcher 4. In an exclusive interview with IGN ahead of the game's reveal, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga described Ciri as “the very organic, logical choice.”
Read more: CD Projekt’s Decision to Go With Ciri as Protagonist for The Witcher 4 'A Really Interesting Move for All Kinds of Reasons,' Geralt Actor Says (IGN)
January 13
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski took to Twitter (via PC Gamer) to announce that approximately 100 developers from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are still with the studio, including veterans from The Witcher 2 and the original Witcher game. Nowakowski highlighted the continuity in the series’ narrative direction, stating, The main Story Director is the same person since Witcher 1.
Read more: CD Projekt Red Confirms The Witcher 4 Has The Same Narrative Director As The First Game (TheGamer)
January 6
⚫︎ In a December 14 interview with Gamertag Radio, The Witcher 4 game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Gosia Mitręga revealed that the game will introduce new regions of The Continent and feature original monsters. Kalemba noted that the village depicted in the cinematic trailer, named Stromford, is a dark setting where villagers sacrifice young girls to appease a so-called god. They emphasized that while Ciri follows Geralt's path as a Witcher, her journey will explore new narrative territory.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Features New Regions and Monsters (Game8)
2024
December 23
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red is setting ambitious goals for The Witcher 4, describing it as “the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date,” according to executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga in an interview with GamesRadar+. Game director Sebastian Kalemba added that the studio aims to “raise the bar” by incorporating lessons learned from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 to create a groundbreaking experience.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Set To Be The Most Ambitious of the Series (Game8)
December 19
⚫︎ In an interview with VGC, The Witcher 4 narrative director Philipp Weber addressed fan concerns about the decision to feature Ciri as the lead character, acknowledging it could be “controversial” given Geralt’s iconic status. Weber reassured fans that the team shares their love for Geralt but believes Ciri’s perspective offers rich, new storytelling opportunities. He emphasized that the decision was made thoughtfully and aims to showcase Ciri’s compelling narrative.
Read more: Witcher 4 Ciri Controversy Addressed by Devs (Game8)
December 11
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red unveiled the cinematic reveal trailer for The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards 2024, marking the official start of a new saga in the acclaimed franchise. The trailer confirmed that Ciri, daughter of Geralt of Rivia, will take the lead as a professional monster slayer, offering players a fresh perspective on the dark and immersive fantasy world.
Read more: The Witcher 4 was announced at TGA 2024. (Game8)
