CD Projekt Red Targets 2028 Release for The Witcher 4 and Outlines Ambitious Trilogy Plans
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CD Projekt Red has set a 2028 release window for The Witcher 4 as part of an ambitious plan to deliver a new trilogy within six years, while also teasing upcoming news for The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past.
The long wait for the next chapter in CD Projekt Red's flagship franchise just came into sharper focus. Joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed in a recent video update that the studio is officially targeting a 2028 release window for The Witcher 4. While fans eager to dive back into the Continent might wince at the timeline, the studio is asking players to let the team take the necessary time to cook. Even with Gamescom currently underway, leadership made it clear that the upcoming sequel will not be making an appearance at the event.
CD Projekt Red is backing this timeline with a remarkably bold roadmap. The studio hopes to roll out a brand new trilogy within a tight six-year window, meaning we could potentially see The Witcher 6 by 2034. Given that modern triple-A development cycles routinely stretch past half a decade for a single entry, this accelerated schedule invites a healthy dose of skepticism from industry watchers and players alike. Unplanned delays have become standard across the industry, and executing three massive role-playing games in such a short span is a massive undertaking.
In the meantime, the franchise is not going dormant before 2028. Fans looking for their next fix can look forward to Songs of the Past, an upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that serves up a brand new adventure for Geralt ahead of Ciri taking over the protagonist mantle in the next numbered sequel. Slated for a launch next year on current-generation consoles and PC, the expansion will be highlighted during CD Projekt Red's streams this week alongside hints of a few surprises for the community.
As reported by Polygon, this update resets expectations for the community as the studio transitions into its next era. For players who treat these sprawling single-player worlds as long-term digital homes, knowing the rough landing date for the next major entry helps frame the years ahead. We will be watching closely to see how this ambitious trilogy timeline holds up against the realities of modern game development.
Tags: The Witcher 4, CD Projekt Red, RPG, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: Polygon