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The Witcher 4 News

2025

May 13

⚫︎ In a recent interview with Parkiet, CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz shared exciting insights into The Witcher 4, highlighting the studio's confidence in Ciri as the game's central character. Following the cinematic reveal at The Game Awards 2024, Nielubowicz praised Ciri as a great choice to spearhead the new saga, promising new storytelling and artistic possibilities.

Although gameplay details remain under wraps, the trailer showcased stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and a narrative shift to Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter.

Read more: CD Projekt Red exec says Ciri is a great choice for The Witcher 4, opening new possibilities after a decade of RPGs (GamesRadar+)

April 17

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has issued a crucial alert regarding scams involving fake beta test invites for The Witcher 4. On April 16, the developer posted a warning on The Witcher's official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming reports of fraudulent invitations. They urged the community to report such scams and noted that measures are being implemented to remove the deceptive content.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Beta Tests Are Scams, Warns Developer (Game8)

March 26

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has officially announced that The Witcher 4 won't be released before the end of 2026. This was revealed during the company's fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, where executives clarified that, despite financial goals for the next fiscal year, the game's launch is scheduled for after 2026.

Read more: Witcher 4 Rumors of 2026 Release Window Shut Down (Game8)

March 8

⚫︎ The Witcher 4 promises a significant change in combat dynamics with Ciri as the protagonist. CD Projekt Red developers have emphasized that this shift from Geralt's heavy-hitting style to Ciri's agile and unpredictable approach will fundamentally alter the gameplay experience.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Dev Explains One Major Difference Between Geralt and Ciri as Protagonists (GameRant)

February 28

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red recently offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Witcher 4's cinematic reveal trailer, reigniting discussions about Ciri's appearance. Some fans speculated that CDPR had made changes to make Ciri look "hotter" in response to earlier feedback, but this was debunked.

Read more: No, CDPR Did Not Change Ciri’s Face Back In ‘The Witcher 4’ (Forbes)

January 22

⚫︎ Doug Cockle, the voice behind Geralt of Rivia, has publicly supported CD Projekt Red's choice of Ciri as the protagonist for The Witcher 4. In an exclusive interview with IGN before the game's reveal, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga described Ciri as “the very organic, logical choice.”

Read more: CD Projekt’s Decision to Go With Ciri as Protagonist for The Witcher 4 'A Really Interesting Move for All Kinds of Reasons,' Geralt Actor Says (IGN)

January 13

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that around 100 developers from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are still with the studio, including veterans from The Witcher 2 and the original Witcher game. Nowakowski stressed the narrative continuity, stating, The main Story Director is the same person since Witcher 1.

Read more: CD Projekt Red Confirms The Witcher 4 Has The Same Narrative Director As The First Game (TheGamer)

January 6

⚫︎ In a December 14 interview with Gamertag Radio, The Witcher 4 game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Gosia Mitręga confirmed that the game will introduce new regions of The Continent and feature original monsters. Kalemba disclosed that the village seen in the trailer, Stromford, is a dark setting where villagers make sacrifices to a so-called god. While Ciri will follow in Geralt's footsteps, her journey will explore new territory for the series.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Features New Regions and Monsters (Game8)

2024

December 23

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has set lofty goals for The Witcher 4, describing it as “the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date,” according to executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga in an interview with GamesRadar+. Game director Sebastian Kalemba added that the studio plans to “raise the bar” by incorporating lessons from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 to deliver an unparalleled experience.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Set To Be The Most Ambitious of the Series (Game8)

December 19

⚫︎ The Witcher 4 narrative director Philipp Weber addressed fan concerns about Ciri's role as the protagonist in an interview with VGC. He acknowledged the potential controversy of moving away from Geralt but emphasized the team's belief in Ciri's ability to offer fresh narrative opportunities. Weber noted, “This decision to have Ciri as a protagonist wasn’t made yesterday,” and the team aims to demonstrate that her story can be equally compelling.

Read more: Witcher 4 Ciri Controversy Addressed by Devs (Game8)

December 11

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red unveiled the cinematic reveal trailer for The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards 2024, marking the beginning of a new saga in the celebrated franchise. The trailer confirmed Ciri, Geralt of Rivia's daughter, as the main protagonist, inviting players to experience the dark and immersive fantasy world through her eyes as a professional monster slayer.

Read more: The Witcher 4 was announced at TGA 2024. (Game8)