CD Projekt Red Confirms The Witcher 4 Won’t Launch Before 2027

The announcement led to a 13% drop in CD Projekt's stock as investors reacted to the extended timeline for the highly anticipated RPG.

CD Projekt Red has officially stated that The Witcher 4, codenamed Polaris, will not release before 2027, with no precise launch date yet announced.
The game is the first in a planned new trilogy, expanding the Witcher universe and featuring Ciri as the protagonist for the first time.
The extended timeline aligns with CD Projekt’s focus on avoiding crunch and ensuring quality, following lessons learned from Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch.
The announcement caused CD Projekt’s stock to drop 13%, reflecting investor concerns over the prolonged development timeline and potential further delays.
The Witcher 4 is expected to leverage next-generation technology and may release on future consoles like the PS6 and next-gen Xbox, anticipated around 2027.