Overview

• The recent tech demo shown at Epic Games’ State of Unreal event demonstrates early open-world visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5 and hardware RT Lumen.
• CD Projekt Red has shifted to a console-first development approach aimed at prioritizing PS5 performance at 60 fps instead of scaling down from high-end PCs.
• VP of Technology Charles Tremblay said that delivering a steady 60 fps experience on Xbox Series S will be extremely challenging and is slated for future optimization work.
• The studio is integrating advanced features like Nanite foliage, Smart Objects, ML Deformer and FastGeo streaming in collaboration with Epic Games to enhance worldbuilding.
• The Witcher 4 follows protagonist Ciri and is projected to release in 2027 across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X.