The Witcher 4 — What We Already Know About CD Projekt RED’s New Game
After the huge success of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, it was obvious that CD Projekt RED would eventually return to its biggest franchise. For a long time, the studio avoided directly talking about a sequel, but now the development of a new Witcher game has been officially confirmed. At the moment, the project is commonly referred to as The Witcher 4, although the final title may end up being different.
The first important thing to understand is that this is no longer a continuation of Geralt’s story. The developers have repeatedly stated that the White Wolf’s journey was essentially completed in The Witcher 3 and the Blood and Wine expansion. The new game will begin an entirely new saga within the Witcher universe.
## A New Engine and Modern Technology
One of the biggest changes is the studio’s transition to Unreal Engine 5. Previously, CD Projekt RED used its own REDengine, but after the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077, the company decided to move to more stable and modern technology.
For players, this could mean:
* more advanced graphics;
* improved animations;
* faster loading times;
* a more dynamic open world;
* better lighting and environmental detail.
At the same time, the developers emphasize that the focus is not only on graphics, but also on making the world feel more alive. The new game is expected to feature more random events, believable NPC behavior, and a more immersive environment overall.
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## Who Will Be the Main Character?
This remains the biggest question surrounding the game. So far, the main protagonist has not been officially revealed, but after the first teaser, fans immediately began discussing the School of the Lynx — the medallion shown in the teaser appears to belong to that school.
Because of this, several popular theories have emerged:
* players may get a completely new witcher protagonist;
* Ciri could become the main character;
* the studio may introduce an entirely new witcher school for the next trilogy.
CD Projekt RED is still keeping most story details secret, but it’s already clear that the game will focus on a new generation of characters.
## Open World and RPG Elements
Based on the studio’s comments, the developers want to create an even larger and more interactive world than the one in The Witcher 3. However, CD Projekt RED also understands that players loved the series not because of map size alone, but because of the quality of its storytelling and quests.
That’s why the main focus once again appears to be on:
* strong storytelling;
* meaningful choices;
* consequences for player decisions;
* atmosphere and immersion;
* high-quality side quests.
The combat system will likely become deeper as well. After working on Cyberpunk 2077, the studio gained significant experience in creating more dynamic gameplay systems, and some of those ideas will probably carry over into the new Witcher game.
## When Will It Release?
There is still no official release date. What we know so far is that the project is currently in active development. Considering the scale of the game, a full release before 2027 seems unlikely.
CD Projekt RED has also confirmed that this new Witcher title is intended to be the beginning of an entirely new trilogy, meaning the studio plans to continue expanding the universe for many years to come.
## The Biggest Concern Among Players
After everything that happened with Cyberpunk 2077, part of the gaming community remains cautious about the studio’s promises. Players are no longer waiting only for cinematic trailers — they want a polished and complete RPG experience at launch.
Still, CD Projekt RED retains a huge amount of goodwill thanks to The Witcher 3, which many players continue to consider one of the greatest RPGs ever made.
Right now, expectations for The Witcher 4 are extremely high. And if the studio manages to preserve the atmosphere of the series, strong quest design, and mature storytelling, the new game could once again become one of the defining RPGs of its generation.