The Witcher 4 developers target a 2028 release

CD Projekt Red is targeting a 2028 release for The Witcher 4, according to joint CEO Michał Nowakowski in a new video. The studio has been developing its next mainline Witcher title for years and has previously shown footage of it, but this is the first time it has provided a target launch window. The sequel will follow the original Witcher trilogy and comes as the company continues to expand the franchise across multiple projects.

Before The Witcher 4 arrives, players will get another installment in the series. CD Projekt Red is set to showcase an expansion for The Witcher 3 titled Songs of the Past at this week’s Gamescom event, with a planned release sometime in 2027. The expansion will be part of Gamescom’s Opening Night Live presentation hosted by Geoff Keighley, which starts at 2PM ET on Tuesday. This gives the studio a chance to build momentum with existing fans while the next mainline entry remains a few years out.

The company is also working on a multiplayer spinoff set in the Witcher universe, codenamed Project Siris. Earlier in August, CD Projekt Red confirmed that it had laid off staff working on that game. The studio did not provide further details about the scope of the layoffs or how they might affect the spinoff’s development timeline. Project Siris remains in development alongside the other Witcher projects.

The 2028 target for The Witcher 4 means the game is still roughly two years away from launch. CD Projekt Red has not announced which platforms the title will appear on, and the studio has not shared additional specifics about the game’s story or gameplay. The new release window gives the company a clear internal milestone as it juggles multiple projects within the franchise.

For US audiences, the news signals that the next major Witcher game will not arrive until well into the next console cycle’s midpoint, assuming current hardware remains standard. The Witcher 3’s continued support through the Songs of the Past expansion suggests CD Projekt Red is looking to keep players engaged in the series in the interim. The multiplayer spinoff, Project Siris, could also serve as a bridge for fans waiting on the mainline sequel.

The announcement comes as CD Projekt Red balances production across several Witcher-related titles simultaneously. The studio’s focus on a 2028 window for The Witcher 4, alongside a 2027 expansion for The Witcher 3, indicates a staggered approach to releasing content from the franchise. No further updates on The Witcher 4’s development have been scheduled, but the Gamescom showcase may offer more details on the upcoming expansion.

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