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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
The Witcher 4: Ciri confirmed as lead, platforms and engine upgrades revealed
Fans hoping to play The Witcher 4 soon will have to wait. CD Projekt Red confirmed during the State of Unreal 2025 event that the next Witcher game is not coming before 2026. While the new tech demo was polished and impressive, the developers made it clear this was only a glimpse of what's to come. The project is still deep in development and will need more time before it's ready. This reveal follows the game's original teaser in late 2024. The developers called this a 'vertical slice' rather than a finished product. The wait may be long, but the results so far show big promise. Ciri takes over the franchise Thanks for tuning in to The Witcher 4 — Unreal Engine 5 tech demo and joining us during the State of Unreal 2025! #UnrealFestThe full presentation will be uploaded and shared with everyone later today, but in the meantime, here's four screenshots straight from the demo to tide… In a major change, Ciri is now the main character. This is the first game where Geralt won't be playable, with CD Projekt Red officially saying, 'This is Ciri's story now.' It's not just a new face for the series. It's a new direction. Ciri brings a mix of power, emotion, and mystery that can take the story into unexpected places. The game is also set to kick off a brand-new trilogy, focused on a post-Geralt world. Next-gen visuals with Unreal Engine 5.6 Details like mud sticking to the horse's hooves or trees moving with the wind made the world feel realistic. NPCs reacted to Ciri walking past. It looked more real than anything seen in a Witcher game before. Other Witcher projects also in the works First look at 'THE WITCHER 4' tech on standard PS5 at 60FPS. CDPR didn't stop at one project. The studio confirmed that alongside Witcher 4, there's also a remake of the first Witcher game from 2007. That remake is being rebuilt with modern tech. Another title, a multiplayer spin-off codenamed 'Sirius,' is being developed by The Molasses Flood. Both of these will be worked on at the same time, and the studio promised that the main game's story and quality won't be affected by side projects. Will Witcher 4 be cross-gen? No matter what, CDPR says they want Witcher 4 to be their next flagship title. They're aiming high. This could be the most ambitious fantasy RPG of the decade. FAQs When is The Witcher 4 release date? Who is the main character in Witcher 4? Will Geralt be in Witcher 4? What platforms will Witcher 4 be on?
Khaleej Times
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'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.
