CD Projekt Confirms Physical Box for The Witcher 4 Despite 2028 Release Timing
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
CD Projekt has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will get a physical boxed release in 2028, though the studio admits it remains uncertain if an actual disc can be included due to shifting platform manufacturing policies.
CD Projekt has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will receive a physical release when it launches in 2028, keeping alive the tradition of boxed collector editions for major RPG releases. In a recent interview with The Game Business, joint CEO Michał Nowakowski emphasized the studio's love for tangible items and physical collectibles for players who value digital ownership and physical shelf space.
However, the studio acknowledged that console manufacturing policies could complicate actual disc production. Sony has indicated plans to phase out physical game disc manufacturing for PlayStation consoles around January 2028, and CD Projekt noted that first-party factories handle all official disc production. Nowakowski stated that the studio has no influence over these platform decisions, meaning the final box might serve as a physical keepsake containing digital redemption elements rather than a traditional game disc.
This tension highlights the ongoing shift in the industry as platforms lean entirely toward digital ecosystems while players and developers still advocate for physical preservation. Even if the actual media shifts entirely to cloud and digital delivery by 2028, CD Projekt's commitment ensures that community members who enjoy unboxing physical extras and building physical collections will still get something tangible to add to their shelves.
Tags: The Witcher 4, CD Projekt Red, PlayStation, PC Gaming, Digital Ownership
Original article: Polygon