GoKawiilCD Projekt Red targets 2028 launch for The Witcher 4
CDPR joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski said the studio is targeting a 2028 release for The Witcher 4, calling it the company's most ambitious game yet. He confirmed the sequel won't appear at Gamescom this year, though CDPR will instead showcase The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, a new expansion due in 2027.
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The extended timeline signals CDPR is prioritizing polish after the troubled 2020 launch of Cyberpunk 2077, which damaged the studio's reputation before a long recovery. Filling the gap with a Witcher 3 expansion keeps the franchise visible and revenue flowing while the flagship sequel remains years away.
- The Witcher 4 is now targeted for a 2028 release, years after its 2022 announcement.
- CDPR will skip showing The Witcher 4 at Gamescom this year.
- A new Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, is planned for 2027 and will be showcased at Gamescom.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition — With The Witcher 4 still years out and a brand-new Wild Hunt expansion on the way, now is the perfect time to revisit Geralt's greatest adventure. The Complete Edition bundles the base game with the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions, so you can be fully caught up before Songs of the Past drops.
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