The Witcher 4 represents the highly anticipated continuation of the award-winning RPG franchise. Stay updated with all the latest developments regarding this upcoming title.
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The Witcher 4 Development Updates
2025
May 13
● CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz recently confirmed in a Parkiet interview that Ciri will serve as the primary protagonist, praising her as an excellent choice to lead the series forward. While no gameplay has been revealed yet, the TGA 2024 teaser showcased stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals featuring Geralt's adopted daughter.
Further reading: CDPR executive endorses Ciri as The Witcher 4 lead character (GamesRadar+)
April 17
● Players are being cautioned about fraudulent beta test invitations circulating online. CD Projekt Red confirmed these scams through The Witcher's official social media channels and advised reporting suspicious messages.
Further reading: Official warning about fake Witcher 4 beta tests (Game8)
March 26
● Company executives confirmed during fiscal reports that The Witcher 4 won't launch before late 2026, despite earlier speculation about an earlier release window.
Further reading: CDPR confirms Witcher 4 release won't occur before 2026 (Game8)
March 8
● Developers revealed that transitioning from Geralt to Ciri will significantly impact combat mechanics, emphasizing faster, more agile movement compared to previous entries.
Further reading: Combat evolution explained for Witcher 4 (GameRant)
February 28
● Behind-the-scenes footage from the announcement trailer sparked fan discussion about possible character design changes, though CDPR clarified these were misconceptions.
Further reading: Addressing Ciri design speculation (Forbes)
January 22
● Original Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle publicly supported the decision to focus on Ciri, echoing CDPR's statements about her being a natural successor.
Further reading: Voice actor backs Ciri's protagonist role (IGN)
January 13
● The studio confirmed veteran developers from previous Witcher titles remain involved, including the narrative director from the original game.
Further reading: Continuity in development team confirmed (TheGamer)
January 6
● Developers revealed the game will introduce new locations like Stromford village alongside original creature designs, while maintaining Ciri's witcher training roots.
Further reading: New regions and monsters confirmed (Game8)
2024
December 23
● CDPR executives described the project as their most ambitious Witcher experience yet, building on lessons from both Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.
Further reading: Team aims to surpass previous entries (Game8)
December 19
● Narrative director Philipp Weber acknowledged fan concerns about replacing Geralt but emphasized longstanding plans for Ciri's expanded role.
Further reading: Developers address protagonist transition (Game8)
December 11
● The Game Awards 2024 featured the official reveal trailer confirming Ciri as protagonist and marking the beginning of a new saga.
Further reading: Witcher 4 officially unveiled (Game8)
