CD Projekt Red has officially narrowed down the relEase window for The Witcher 4, confirming that the highly anticipated RPG will launch sometime in 2028. The announcement came via a new video from the studio released ahead of Gamescom this week, giving fans a clearer picture of when they can finally return to the Continent.
A 2028 Release Window, Confirmed
While CD Projekt Red had previously hinted at a broad timeline for its next Witcher saga, the studio has now committed to 2028 as the target year. For a franchise that last saw a mainline entry with 2015’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — a game widely regarded as one of the greatest RPGs ever made — the confirmation brings years of speculation into sharper focus.
The wait will admittedly be long, but it reflects the sheer scale of the project. CD Projekt Red revealed that more than 500 developers are currently working on The Witcher 4, making it one of the largest productions in the studio’s history. That headcount underscores the ambition behind the next chapter of the saga, which is being built on Unreal Engine 5 rather than the studio’s proprietary REDengine.
No Witcher 4 News at Gamescom — But Don’t Tune Out Just Yet
The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past DLC Takes the Spotlight
Before fans get disappointed, there’s a catch: while The Witcher 4 itself won’t be part of Gamescom programming, CD Projekt Red still has plenty to show. The studio confirmed it will highlight The Witcher 3’s newly announced Songs of the Past DLC during the showcase. It’s a remarkable bit of support for a game that launched a full decade ago, and proof that the developer isn’t done polishing one of its crowning achievements.
“A Surprise or Two” on the Way
Beyond the DLC spotlight, CD Projekt Red teased that there will be “a surprise or two to share” during its livestreams planned throughout Gamescom. The studio stayed tight-lipped about what those surprises might be, leaving the door open for anything — from Cyberpunk 2077 news to announcements about other projects in the company’s pipeline, which includes the next Cyberpunk installment and a mysterious original IP. Whatever it is, Witcher fans will want to keep their eyes on those streams.
Why 2028 Could Be Worth the Wait
On paper, a 2028 launch may feel like an eternity away, but there’s reason for optimism. CD Projekt Red has spent the years since Cyberpunk 2077’s rocky launch rebuilding trust, and the Redemption Arc paid off — Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty expansion and continued updates turned the game into the experience fans originally hoped for. That hard-earned lesson in patience and polish bodes well for The Witcher 4’s development.
With over 500 staff on board and production in full swing, the studio appears to be avoiding the crunch-driven missteps of the past. If The Witcher 4 can deliver even a fraction of the cultural impact of The Witcher 3, the long wait will likely be forgiven the moment players set foot in its world.
Catch Up on The Witcher While You Wait
If 2028 feels too far away, there’s never been a better time to revisit (or finally start) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — especially with the Songs of the Past DLC adding fresh content. You can grab The Witcher 3 and other CD Projekt Red titles at TURGAME.com, where game keys and digital gift cards are available at competitive prices across multiple platforms.
In the meantime, all eyes are on Gamescom, where those promised surprises might just make the wait for The Witcher 4 a little easier to bear.
Source: GameSpot