The Witcher 4: New Updates & Developments

The Witcher 4 continues development as the highly anticipated sequel to CD Projekt Red's acclaimed RPG series. Explore the latest news and announcements below.

2025

May 13

CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz confirms Ciri as the central protagonist in recent interview, highlighting her potential to expand the franchise's narrative possibilities. The cinematic reveal at The Game Awards 2024 showcased Unreal Engine 5 visuals and Ciri's new leading role.

April 17

Studio warns players about fraudulent beta test invitations circulating online, urging community to report suspicious messages.

March 26

Official confirmation that The Witcher 4 won't release before 2026, extending development timeline beyond initial expectations.

March 8

Developers detail significant combat changes coming with Ciri's faster, more agile fighting style compared to Geralt's.

February 28

Behind-the-scenes trailer footage sparks fan discussions about Ciri's visual design, though CDPR confirms no character redesign occurred.

January 22

Original Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle endorses Ciri as protagonist choice, calling it "an interesting move."

January 13

CEO confirms veteran developers and original narrative director remain involved, ensuring series continuity.

January 6

Game director reveals new locations and monsters coming to the Continent, including the dark village of Stromford.

2024

December 23

Developers promise most ambitious Witcher experience yet, building on lessons from Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.

December 19

Narrative team acknowledges potential controversy around Ciri's role but emphasizes long-planned character arc.

December 11

The Witcher 4 officially announced at The Game Awards 2024 with Ciri confirmed as lead character in cinematic trailer.