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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 details about The Witcher 4, expressing 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 new saga, offering fresh narrative and artistic possibilities.
While gameplay details are yet to be unveiled, the trailer showcased stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and a shift in perspective as Geralt's adopted daughter takes 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 critical warning about scams involving fake beta test invites for The Witcher 4. On April 16, the developer used The Witcher's official X (formerly Twitter) account to alert the community about fraudulent invitations circulating online. They urged fans to report these messages through email clients or social media platforms, confirming that steps are being taken to eliminate the scam content.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Beta Tests Are Scams, Warns Developer (Game8)
March 26
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red has officially announced that The Witcher 4 will not be released before the end of 2026. During the company's fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, executives confirmed that despite financial goals for the next fiscal year, the game is not expected to launch within the next two years.
Read more: Witcher 4 Rumors of 2026 Release Window Shut Down (Game8)
March 8
⚫︎ Players can anticipate a significant change in combat dynamics in The Witcher 4, thanks to the switch from Geralt to the agile and unpredictable Ciri. Developers at CD Projekt Red have emphasized that this shift will fundamentally transform the gameplay experience.
Read more: The Witcher 4 Dev Explains One Major Difference Between Geralt and Ciri as Protagonists (GameRant)
February 28
⚫︎ CD Projekt Red provided a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Witcher 4's cinematic reveal trailer this week, igniting fresh discussions among fans. Some speculated that Ciri's appearance had been altered to be "hotter" in response to earlier criticisms, though this was quickly refuted.
Read more: No, CDPR Did Not Change Ciri’s Face Back In ‘The Witcher 4’ (Forbes)
January 22
⚫︎ Doug Cockle, the iconic voice of Geralt of Rivia, has voiced his support for CD Projekt Red's choice to feature Ciri as the protagonist of 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.”
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 (reported by PC Gamer) that around 100 developers from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are still with the studio, including veterans from The Witcher 2 and the original Witcher game.
In response to a comment, Nowakowski stressed the importance of 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 an interview with Gamertag Radio's Parris 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 named Stromford—a dark locale where villagers sacrifice young girls to appease a so-called god. The team emphasized that while Ciri will follow in Geralt's footsteps as a Witcher, her journey will venture into new territories for the series.
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 both The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 to deliver an unparalleled gaming 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 the lead role, acknowledging it might be “controversial” given Geralt's longstanding status as the protagonist. Weber stressed that the team respects fans' affection for Geralt but believes Ciri’s perspective offers new storytelling opportunities. “This decision to have Ciri as a protagonist wasn’t made yesterday,” he explained, aiming to prove her 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, officially launching a new saga in the acclaimed franchise. The trailer confirmed Ciri, daughter of Geralt of Rivia, as the main protagonist. Players will assume her role as a professional monster slayer, navigating a dark and immersive fantasy world from her unique perspective.
Read more: The Witcher 4 was announced at TGA 2024. (Game8)
