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The Witcher 4 News

2025

May 13

⚫︎ In an engaging interview with Parkiet, CD Projekt Red's CFO, Piotr Nielubowicz, shed light on The Witcher 4, expressing strong belief in Ciri as the series' new lead. Following the game's cinematic showcase at The Game Awards 2024, Nielubowicz praised Ciri as a great choice for spearheading the saga, promising innovative storytelling and visual artistry.

While gameplay remains under wraps, the trailer flaunted Unreal Engine 5's stunning graphics and introduced a fresh narrative angle with Ciri stepping into the spotlight.

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 sounded the alarm on a scam involving fraudulent 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 fake invitations spreading online. They encouraged fans to report these scams through their email or social media platforms, actively working to eliminate the deceptive content.

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

March 26

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red confirmed that The Witcher 4 won't see the light of day before the end of 2026. During the fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, the studio outlined financial targets for the next fiscal year but clarified that The Witcher 4 isn't slated for release within the next two years.

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

March 8

⚫︎ The Witcher 4 promises a significant shift in combat dynamics, moving from Geralt's brute strength to Ciri's agility and unpredictability. CD Projekt Red developers have stated that this change will not only be superficial but 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 offered a peek behind the curtain with a deep dive into The Witcher 4's cinematic trailer creation. This reveal sparked discussions among fans, particularly about Ciri's appearance, with some believing the studio had made changes to her look in response to feedback.

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

January 22

⚫︎ Doug Cockle, the voice behind Geralt, voiced his approval for CD Projekt Red's choice to center The Witcher 4 around Ciri. In an exclusive chat 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 took to Twitter (via PC Gamer) to announce that about 100 developers from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are still with the studio, including those who worked on The Witcher 2 and the original game. He highlighted the narrative consistency, noting, 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's Parris, The Witcher 4 game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Gosia Mitręga revealed that the game will explore new areas of The Continent and introduce original monsters. The trailer's village, Stromford, was described as a sinister place where young girls are sacrificed to a so-called god. While Ciri follows in Geralt's footsteps, her adventure will take the series into uncharted territories.

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, with executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga calling it “the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date” in a GamesRadar+ interview. Game director Sebastian Kalemba emphasized their aim to “raise the bar” by leveraging insights from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 to create a groundbreaking 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 taking the lead role in an interview with VGC. Acknowledging the potential controversy, Weber expressed the team's love for Geralt but highlighted Ciri's unique storytelling potential. He noted that the decision to feature Ciri was long in the making, with the goal of crafting a narrative as engaging as Geralt's.

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, ushering in a new saga with Ciri, daughter of Geralt of Rivia, as the protagonist. Players will embody Ciri, navigating her journey as a professional monster slayer in a dark and immersive fantasy realm.

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