The Witcher 4 News
2025
May 13
- CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz confirmed in an interview with Parkiet that Ciri will serve as the perfect successor to Geralt in The Witcher 4. Following her cinematic debut at The Game Awards 2024, Nielubowicz praised the character's narrative potential while showcasing Unreal Engine 5's capabilities - though actual gameplay remains under wraps. Read more at GamesRadar+
April 17
- CD Projekt Red issued an official warning regarding fraudulent The Witcher 4 beta testing invitations circulating online. The studio confirmed via Twitter that no legitimate testing phases have begun, urging fans to report suspicious communications. Read more at Game8
March 26
- During their FY2024 earnings call, CD Projekt executives confirmed The Witcher 4 won't launch before 2026, despite shareholder interest in earlier release windows. Development milestones suggest continued progress toward the next-gen RPG experience. Read more at Game8
March 8
- Developers revealed The Witcher 4 will introduce revolutionary combat mechanics tailored to Ciri's distinctive fighting style, marking a significant departure from Geralt's heavier swordplay approach in previous installments. Read more at GameRant
February 28
- Fan speculation about Ciri's redesigned appearance was debunked following CDPR's trailer breakdown. The development team clarified the character model remains faithful to her established design while leveraging next-gen graphical capabilities. Read more at Forbes
January 22
- Original Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle praised the decision to spotlight Ciri, telling IGN the narrative shift offers exciting new dimensions to explore. Executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga explained Ciri's selection as a natural evolution for the franchise. Read more at IGN
January 13
- CEO Michal Nowakowski confirmed continuity in the creative team, with approximately 100 Witcher 3 veterans still contributing to the project. Notably, the narrative director from the original 2007 game remains in charge of storytelling. Read more at TheGamer
2024
December
- The Game Awards 2024 featured the official reveal trailer, confirming Ciri's central role in Polaris. Development leads described the project as pushing technical and creative boundaries while introducing new regions like Stromford village. Read more at Game8
