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The Witcher 4 Targets 2028 Release, Skips Gamescom Showcase

Lena Fischer 2 min read

The Witcher 4 targets a 2028 release window and will skip Gamescom this year. CD Projekt Red confirms Ciri as the protagonist for the upcoming RPG.

The Witcher 4 Targets 2028 Release, Skips Gamescom Showcase
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CD Projekt Red has set a 2028 release window for The Witcher 4, shifting the timeline for one of the most anticipated RPGs in recent years. This delay impacts the immediate gaming landscape by pushing the studio's next major title further into the future. Players expecting a launch in the near term must now adjust their expectations for when they can experience the next chapter in the series.

The Witcher 4 release window announcement
CD Projekt Red has set a 2028 release window for The Witcher 4.

CD Projekt Red shifts timeline and focuses on internal development

The upcoming title will feature Ciri as the playable protagonist, a significant shift from the previous entries in the franchise. Ciara Berkeley will provide the voice for the character, bringing new depth to the role. The studio confirmed that The Witcher 4 will not be featured at Gamescom this week, focusing instead on internal development rather than public showcases.

While the fourth mainline installment moves to 2028, the studio is preparing other content for the near term. The Witcher 3 expansion 'Songs of the Past' is scheduled for a 2027 release and will be shown at Gamescom. This expansion serves as a bridge for fans waiting for the new game, offering fresh content for the established title.

Several uncertainties remain regarding the final launch details and physical availability. The 2028 date is a target rather than a locked schedule, given that previous titles like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 slipped past their original windows. Additionally, Sony plans to stop producing new PlayStation game discs in January 2028, which may affect physical copies of The Witcher 4 on PS5 or a potential PS6.

Source: TweakTown

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