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CD Projekt Red Targets 2028 Release for The Witcher 4, Announces 2027 Expansion
WHY IT MATTERS
Fans and investors gain a concrete schedule for the highly anticipated Witcher 4 and its prequel expansion, informing purchase decisions and market expectations.
What happened
CD Projekt Red has set a target window for its next mainline Witcher title, The Witcher 4, to launch in 2028, according to joint CEO Michał Nowakowski in a new studio video. The studio has been developing the game for years and has released several teaser videos, but this marks the first concrete release date.
Meanwhile, CD Projekt Red will unveil the Witcher 3 expansion *Songs of the Past* at Gamescom, slated for a 2027 release. The expansion will debut during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live event hosted by Geoff Ke.
The announcement gives fans a clearer timeline for the franchise’s future releases.
PRIMARY SOURCES
The Witcher 4 developers target a 2028 release
The Verge · Jay Peters · Discovery only; Vox Media copyright terms apply