The Witcher 4 Game Release Date
The Witcher 4 is one of the most anticipated games, but CD Projekt Red has confirmed it won’t release before 2026. The game will be the first installment in a new trilogy, with Ciri replacing Geralt of Rivia as the main protagonist.
The tech demo showcased stunning visuals and next-gen capabilities powered by Unreal Engine 5, including photorealistic environments, ray tracing, and dynamic world interactions. While there’s no exact release date yet, fans can expect The Witcher 4 to launch no earlier than 2027, with a potential release coinciding with the next generation of consoles.
When does The Witcher 4 Coming Out?
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will not be released before 2026, with a more realistic release window set for 2027. The game is set to be the first installment in a new trilogy and will introduce Ciri as the central protagonist, replacing Geralt of Rivia.
The tech demo shown during State of Unreal 2025 provided fans with a glimpse of the stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and immersive world-building. However, the actual Witcher 4 gameplay won’t arrive until the game’s final release.
Witcher 4 Tech Demo
CD Projekt Red has emphasized that the Witcher 4 tech demo shown during State of Unreal 2025 was not an actual gameplay showcase. The demo, running on a PlayStation 5 at 60 frames per second, was designed to demonstrate the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5.6. The visuals from the demo, however, provide a glimpse of the direction the game is heading towards.
The demo featured Ciri exploring Kovir, a previously unseen region in The Witcher 4 universe. As Ciri traversed the snowy landscape, accompanied by her horse Kelpie, the demonstration highlighted the realistic movement and interactions, especially with NPCs. The bustling marketplace scene with 300 animated characters showcased the level of detail and realism players can expect in Witcher 4's open world.
The Witcher IV
The Witcher IV is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red and published by CD Projekt. It is the first installment of a new trilogy in The Witcher series, which is based on the book series of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski.
The game follows the events of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015), continuing the saga of the world introduced in the previous titles. Unlike the previous games, which featured Geralt of Rivia as the protagonist, The Witcher IV introduces Ciri, Geralt's adoptive daughter, as the new central character.
