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The Witcher 4 News

2025

May 13

⚫︎ In a recent interview with Parkiet, CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz shared new insights into The Witcher 4, emphasizing the studio’s strong belief in Ciri as the new central character. Following the cinematic reveal at The Game Awards 2024, Nielubowicz praised Ciri as a "great choice" to lead the series into a new era, highlighting the fresh narrative and artistic possibilities she brings.

While gameplay details remain under wraps, the trailer showcased stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and a significant shift in perspective with Ciri taking center stage.

Read more: CD Projekt Red exec says Ciri is a great choice for The Witcher 4, and she opens up new possibilities for the series after more than a decade of RPGs (GamesRadar+)

April 17

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has issued a stern warning about fraudulent beta test invitations for The Witcher 4. In a statement posted on The Witcher’s official X account on April 16, the developer confirmed community reports of scam invitations circulating online. The studio encouraged users to report these messages through their email clients or social media platforms, and noted that they are actively working to remove the scam content.

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

March 26

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will not see a release before the end of 2026. During the company’s fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, executives outlined financial goals for the upcoming fiscal year but clarified that The Witcher 4 is not expected to launch within the next two years.

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

March 8

⚫︎ Players of The Witcher 4 can anticipate a significant evolution in combat mechanics, driven by the shift from Geralt of Rivia to the more agile Ciri. CD Projekt Red developers have explained that this change is not just superficial but fundamentally alters the gameplay experience.

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

February 28

⚫︎ This week, CD Projekt Red offered a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Witcher 4’s cinematic reveal trailer, sparking fresh discussions among fans about Ciri’s appearance. Some fans speculated that CDPR had made Ciri look "hotter" in response to earlier feedback, although this was later 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 voiced his support for CD Projekt Red's decision to focus on Ciri in The Witcher 4. In an exclusive interview with IGN, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga described Ciri as "the very organic, logical choice" for the protagonist.

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 Twitter (via PC Gamer) that around 100 developers from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are still with the studio, including veterans from The Witcher 2 and the original game. Nowakowski stressed the narrative continuity of the series, noting that "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 co-host Parris, 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 cinematic trailer is named Stromford, a dark locale where villagers sacrifice young girls to appease a so-called god. The team emphasized that while Ciri will follow in Geralt's footsteps as a Witcher, her journey will explore new territories for the series.

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

2024

December 23

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red is setting 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 aims to "raise the bar" by applying lessons learned from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 to deliver a next-level experience.

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

December 19

⚫︎ In an interview with VGC, The Witcher 4 narrative director Philipp Weber addressed fan concerns regarding Ciri's role as the protagonist, acknowledging that it could be "controversial" given Geralt’s established presence. Weber reassured fans that the team shares their affection for Geralt but believes Ciri’s perspective offers unique narrative opportunities. "This decision to have Ciri as a protagonist wasn’t made yesterday," he said, emphasizing the goal 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 TGA 2024, marking the beginning of a new saga in the acclaimed franchise. The trailer confirmed Ciri, daughter of Geralt of Rivia, 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)