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The Witcher 4 News
2025
May 13
⚫︎ In a recent interview with Parkiet, CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz shared exciting updates about The Witcher 4, highlighting the studio's confidence in Ciri as the new central character. Following the game's cinematic reveal at The Game Awards 2024, Nielubowicz described Ciri as a great choice
to lead the series into a fresh narrative and artistic direction.
While gameplay details remain under wraps, the trailer showcased stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and a significant shift in perspective, with Geralt's adopted daughter taking center stage.
Read more: CD Projekt Red exec says Ciri is a great choice for The Witcher 4, and she opens up new possibilities for the series after more than a decade of RPGs (GamesRadar+)
April 17
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has issued a warning about fraudulent beta test invites for The Witcher 4 circulating online. In a statement posted on The Witcher’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on April 16, the developer confirmed receiving community reports of these scams. They urged users to report such messages through their email clients or social media platforms, noting that steps are being taken to remove the fraudulent content.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Beta Tests Are Scams, Warns Developer (Game8)
March 26
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will not see a release before the end of 2026. During the company’s fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, executives stated that while financial goals are set for the next fiscal year, The Witcher 4 is not expected to launch within the next two years.
Read more: Witcher 4 Rumors of 2026 Release Window Shut Down (Game8)
March 8
⚫︎ In The Witcher 4, players will experience a significant shift in combat dynamics due to the change in protagonist—from the seasoned, heavy-hitting Geralt of Rivia to the agile and unpredictable Ciri. CD Projekt Red developers have emphasized that this change isn't just superficial; it fundamentally alters the gameplay experience.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Dev Explains One Major Difference Between Geralt and Ciri as Protagonists (GameRant)
February 28
⚫︎ This week, CD Projekt Red provided a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Witcher 4’s cinematic reveal trailer, sparking new discussions among fans. Some speculated that Ciri's appearance was altered to be "hotter," responding to earlier criticisms.
Read more: No, CDPR Did Not Change Ciri’s Face Back In ‘The Witcher 4’ (Forbes)
January 22
⚫︎ Doug Cockle, the voice behind Geralt of Rivia, has voiced his support for CD Projekt Red’s decision to center The Witcher 4 around Ciri. Speaking to IGN before the game's reveal, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga described Ciri as “the very organic, logical choice.”
Read more: CD Projekt’s Decision to Go With Ciri as Protagonist for The Witcher 4 'A Really Interesting Move for All Kinds of Reasons,' Geralt Actor Says (IGN)
January 13
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski revealed via Twitter (via PC Gamer) that approximately 100 developers from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are still with the studio, including veterans from The Witcher 2 and the original Witcher game. Nowakowski stressed the narrative continuity, noting, The main Story Director is the same person since Witcher 1.
Read more: CD Projekt Red Confirms The Witcher 4 Has The Same Narrative Director As The First Game (TheGamer)
January 6
⚫︎ In an interview with Gamertag Radio on December 14, The Witcher 4 game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Gosia Mitręga confirmed that the game will explore new regions of The Continent and introduce original monsters. Kalemba revealed that the village featured in the cinematic trailer is called Stromford, a dark place where villagers sacrifice young girls to appease a so-called god. They emphasized that while Ciri follows Geralt's path as a Witcher, her journey will take the series into uncharted territory.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Features New Regions and Monsters (Game8)
2024
December 23
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has set high expectations for The Witcher 4, describing it as “the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date,” according to executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga in an interview with GamesRadar+. Game director Sebastian Kalemba added that the studio aims to “raise the bar” by applying lessons learned from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 to create a next-level experience.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Set To Be The Most Ambitious of the Series (Game8)
December 19
⚫︎ In an interview with VGC, The Witcher 4 narrative director Philipp Weber addressed fan concerns about Ciri taking over as the lead character, acknowledging it could be “controversial” given Geralt’s long-standing role. Weber stressed that the team shares fans’ affection for Geralt but believes Ciri’s perspective offers fresh narrative opportunities. “This decision to have Ciri as a protagonist wasn’t made yesterday,” he said, aiming to prove her story can be just as compelling.
Read more: Witcher 4 Ciri Controversy Addressed by Devs (Game8)
December 11
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red unveiled the cinematic reveal trailer for The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards 2024, officially launching a new saga in the acclaimed franchise. The trailer confirmed Ciri, daughter of Geralt of Rivia, as the main protagonist. Players will step into her shoes as a professional monster slayer, navigating a dark and immersive fantasy world through her unique perspective.
Read more: The Witcher 4 was announced at TGA 2024. (Game8)
