'The Witcher 4' won't arrive before 2027, confirms CD Projekt
Fans eager to step back into the dark, monster-infested world of The Witcher will have to wait much longer than expected. According to reports, CD Projekt has officially confirmed that The Witcher 4 won't be released before the end of 2026, meaning the highly anticipated sequel is now looking at a potential 2027 (or later) launch.
The news came during an investor meeting, where CD Projekt's CFO Piotr Nielubowicz reaffirmed the company's financial goals but ruled out a pre-2027 release for the next Witcher entry.
First announced at The Game Awards 2024, The Witcher 4 will mark the beginning of a new trilogy, placing Ciri in the lead role. The reveal trailer teased a darker, more grounded world, with game director Sebastian Kalemba confirming the game will explore Ciri's journey to becoming a full-fledged witcher.
Beyond The Witcher 4, CD Projekt is also developing a remake of the original 2007 game and a multiplayer-focused spin-off codenamed Sirius, helmed by The Molasses Flood studio in Boston.
Interestingly, rumours suggest Microsoft is targeting 2027 for the release of its next-gen Xbox, which means The Witcher 4 could launch alongside an entirely new console generation. With such a long wait ahead, fans can only hope CD Projekt delivers an experience worthy of its legacy when the game finally arrives.
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