The Witcher 4 Will Still Ship in a Box Even If Physical Discs Disappear
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will still receive a physical box with collectible items inside, even if Sony and other platform holders phase out game discs by 2028.
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that physical game collectors will still have something tangible to unbox when The Witcher 4 arrives. Speaking in an interview with The Game Business, joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski addressed the shifting landscape of hardware platforms and Sony's plans to halt PlayStation disc production by January 2028. Because first-party discs must be manufactured in proprietary factories, CD Projekt Red acknowledges they cannot override console manufacturers if physical media is phased out entirely.
Even without a traditional disc inside, the studio is committed to preserving the ritual of opening a physical game release. Nowakowski noted that the team consists of physical media fans who want to maintain access to tangible collectibles. While the exact contents remain under wraps, players can likely expect the kind of physical bonuses that CD Projekt Red is famous for shipping alongside standard editions, including maps, stickers, and developer notes.
The timeline for The Witcher 4 remains wide open without a confirmed release date, though the studio continues working on the project alongside other updates to the franchise. As the industry debates digital-only futures and digital ownership models, this approach offers a middle ground for players who value physical shelf presence in an increasingly cloud-native and download-heavy ecosystem.
Tags: The Witcher 4, CD Projekt Red, PlayStation, Physical Media, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa