Geralt’s return to his very first adventure will have to wait. CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the highly anticipated remake of the original 2007 The Witcher is currently on hold, with the studio channeling its resources into The Witcher 4 and a surprise new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
CD Projekt Red Confirms the Pause
Speaking about the studio’s development pipeline, CD Projekt Red explained that production on the remake — codenamed Canis Majoris — will not ramp up in earnest until The Witcher 4 reaches a more advanced stage of development. The decision is a strategic one: rather than splitting attention across multiple major projects, the Polish developer is prioritizing its next mainline entry in the saga before circling back to reimagine the game that started it all.
Why This Decision Actually Makes Sense
The Witcher 4 Is the Priority
Codenamed Polaris internally, The Witcher 4 represents the future of the franchise and is easily the most important project on CD Projekt Red’s slate. By concentrating talent and resources on getting the next numbered sequel right, the studio is avoiding the pitfalls that have plagued developers juggling too many AAA projects simultaneously. Fans will remember that CD Projekt Red has been vocal about restructuring its workflow since the rocky launch of Cyberpunk 2077, and this staggered approach appears to be part of that lesson learned.
A New Chapter for The Witcher 3
Perhaps the bigger surprise is that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — a game that originally launched back in 2015 — is receiving a brand-new expansion. The beloved RPG has continued to sell remarkably well over the years, boosted by its next-gen update and enduring word of mouth. Fresh content for a nearly decade-old title is virtually unheard of in the industry, and it signals just how much faith CD Projekt Red has in the staying power of its flagship fantasy world.
What We Know About the Witcher Remake
The remake of the original The Witcher was first announced in October 2022 and is being developed by Fool’s Theory, a Polish studio staffed in part by veterans of the Witcher series, with CD Projekt Red supervising the project. Rather than a simple visual upgrade, the plan is a full-fledged modern reimagining of the 2007 classic, rebuilt from the ground up on Unreal Engine 5.
For longtime fans, this is exciting news. The original game, while groundbreaking for its time, has aged considerably — its clunky combat and dated presentation have kept many newer players from experiencing where Geralt of Rivia’s video game journey began. A remake promises to bridge that gap.
What This Means for Fans
In practical terms, the hold means the remake is likely still years away. The Witcher 4 entered full production relatively recently, and until it moves deeper into its development cycle, don’t expect news, trailers, or gameplay from the remake anytime soon. It’s a patient roadmap, but arguably the right one — quality over quantity has become CD Projekt Red’s guiding mantra.
In the meantime, there’s plenty to keep Witcher fans busy: The Witcher 3‘s upcoming expansion, the next-gen version of Cyberpunk 2077, and of course replaying the trilogy that made Geralt a household name.
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Source: IGN