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The Witcher 4 News

2025

May 13

⚫︎ In an insightful interview with Parkiet, CD Projekt Red's CFO, Piotr Nielubowicz, unveiled exciting details about The Witcher 4, expressing the studio’s strong belief in Ciri as the new central character. Following the cinematic reveal at The Game Awards 2024, Nielubowicz hailed Ciri as a great choice to spearhead the series’ new saga, promising fresh narrative and artistic avenues.

While gameplay remains under wraps, the trailer showcased Unreal Engine 5-level graphics and a significant shift in perspective, with Geralt’s adopted daughter, Ciri, 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 issued a crucial warning regarding a scam involving fake beta test invites for The Witcher 4. On April 16, the studio used The Witcher’s official X (formerly Twitter) account to alert fans about fraudulent invitations circulating online. They encouraged users to report these scams through their email clients or social media platforms and confirmed efforts to eliminate the deceptive content.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Beta Tests Are Scams, Warns Developer (Game8)

March 26

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red confirmed that fans will have to wait beyond 2026 for the release of The Witcher 4. During the company’s fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, executives set financial goals for the next fiscal year but made it clear that The Witcher 4 would not be part of this timeline.

Read more: Witcher 4 Rumors of 2026 Release Window Shut Down (Game8)

March 8

⚫︎ Players of The Witcher 4 can anticipate a fresh combat experience, reflecting the transition from the seasoned Geralt of Rivia to the agile and unpredictable Ciri. CD Projekt Red developers highlighted that this change is more than just superficial—it fundamentally alters the gameplay dynamics.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Dev Explains One Major Difference Between Geralt and Ciri as Protagonists (GameRant)

February 28

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Witcher 4’s cinematic reveal trailer, showcasing new angles of Ciri that reignited discussions among the community. Some fans speculated that CDPR had adjusted Ciri’s appearance in response to earlier feedback, aiming for a more appealing look.

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, voiced his support for CD Projekt Red’s choice of Ciri as the protagonist for The Witcher 4. In an exclusive interview with IGN before the game's reveal, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga described Ciri as the very organic, logical choice for the new saga.

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 shared on Twitter (via PC Gamer) that around 100 developers from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are still part of the studio, including veterans from The Witcher 2 and the original Witcher game. Nowakowski underscored the narrative continuity, stating, 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 a December 14 interview with Gamertag Radio co-host Parris, The Witcher 4 game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Gosia Mitręga disclosed that the game will delve into new regions of The Continent and introduce original monsters. Kalemba highlighted the village of Stromford from the cinematic trailer, a dark setting where villagers offer young girls as sacrifices to a so-called god. They emphasized that while Ciri will follow in Geralt's footsteps as a Witcher, her journey will explore new territories for the series.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Features New Regions and Monsters (Game8)

2024

December 23

⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has set lofty goals for The Witcher 4, branding 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 is determined to raise the bar by leveraging lessons learned from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 to craft a next-level experience.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Set To Be The Most Ambitious of the Series (Game8)

December 19

⚫︎ Addressing fan concerns in an interview with VGC, The Witcher 4 narrative director Philipp Weber acknowledged the potential controversy of choosing Ciri over the beloved Geralt as the protagonist. Weber reassured fans of the team's affection for Geralt but highlighted that Ciri's perspective offers new narrative possibilities. He noted that this decision was not recent and that the goal is to demonstrate that Ciri’s story can be equally captivating.

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 TGA 2024, marking the official start of a new saga in the beloved franchise. The trailer confirmed Ciri, daughter of Geralt of Rivia, as the main protagonist, inviting players to step into her shoes as a professional monster slayer and explore a dark, immersive fantasy world.

Read more: The Witcher 4 was announced at TGA 2024. (Game8)