Overview
- CD Projekt RED confirmed Monday that The Witcher IV is targeting a 2028 release window for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, while saying the game will not appear at Gamescom.
- The studio said more than 500 developers are working on The Witcher IV, which it describes as a next‑gen, open‑world title built in Unreal Engine 5 with action‑focused combat and a deep story starring Ciri.
- As an interim play, CDPR announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will be a free upgrade for existing owners on September 29 and will include graphical upgrades, reworked combat, a revamped skill tree, transmogrification, expanded photo mode, and cross‑platform mod support.
- CDPR debuted a first look at Songs of the Past at Gamescom, confirmed the 2027 expansion will be similar in size to Blood and Wine, is co‑developed with Fool’s Theory, stars Geralt, and is designed to tie into The Witcher IV.
- The studio’s plan aims to sustain player interest and smooth the transition to a faster release cadence for Witcher titles but the company warned the 2028 window is a target that could still change.