The Witcher 4 will demonstrate its Unreal Engine 5 capabilities at Epic Games' State of Unreal 2025 event. Discover what fans can anticipate from this showcase and CD Projekt Red's innovative approach to game development.
The Witcher 4 State of Unreal Presentation
Next-Gen Technology for The Witcher Saga
CD Projekt Red confirmed via Twitter/X that The Witcher 4 will be featured at the upcoming State of Unreal event on June 3. The showcase begins at 9:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM CEST and will be streamed live on Unreal Engine's official YouTube and Twitch channels. Viewers worldwide can check local times using the schedule below:
The Game Awards 2024 offered audiences their first look at The Witcher 4 running on Unreal Engine 5. This upcoming State of Unreal presentation promises deeper insights into "some of the cutting-edge technology and features powering The Witcher 4 and future projects."
Attendees might see the first in-engine or gameplay footage, marking a significant step beyond the stunning CGI cinematic trailer that revealed Ciri as the protagonist. Notably, CDPR's mention of technology being used "beyond" suggests Unreal Engine 5 may also power other upcoming titles like Cyberpunk 2.
Innovation as Development Philosophy
In CDPR's AnsweRED podcast, co-CEO Adam Badowski discussed evolving The Witcher franchise while commemorating The Witcher 3's 10th anniversary. He recounted their creative philosophy: "From The Witcher 3's inception, we aimed to combine contrasting elements - like water and fire. This approach will guide all our future projects."
Badowski emphasized CDPR's commitment to innovation: "We must introduce elements that shift perspectives. Repeating formulas isn't an option - each game needs distinctive features." This philosophy propelled The Witcher 3's success and will shape The Witcher 4's development.
The transition to Ciri as protagonist promises fresh narrative and gameplay possibilities. Currently slated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, The Witcher 4 awaits an official release date. Stay informed with our latest coverage below.
