The Witcher 4 Gets Exciting Update

The Witcher 4 Gets Exciting Update

Key Takeaways

  • The Witcher 4 may be released in 2025 according to a new listing on GOG.com.
  • First announced in 2022, little has been revealed about the upcoming title.
  • Some fans are skeptical, with many claiming a 2026 or 2027 release is more likely.

As a die-hard Witcher fan who has spent countless hours immersed in the enchanting world of The Continent, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and skepticism upon hearing the latest rumors about The Witcher 4 potentially releasing in 2025. Having weathered the storm that was Cyberpunk 2077’s launch, I am all for CD Projekt Red taking its time to deliver a polished masterpiece. Yet, as someone who has eagerly awaited Geralt’s return since the heart-wrenching ending of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, I can’t help but wonder if I’ll still be young enough to play it when it finally drops (knock on wood!).


As a diehard fan, I’m thrilled to share that recent leaks hint at The Witcher 4 potentially being closer to launch than we initially anticipated. Back in late 2022, CD Projekt Red unveiled a lineup of upcoming projects, one of which is the long-awaited sequel to the phenomenal 2015 game, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Known internally as Project Polaris, The Witcher 4 is rumored to be the opening act of a fresh trilogy of RPGs, but official details are scarce at this point in time.

Although marketing materials for Project Polaris are labeling it as “The Witcher 4”, CDPR has yet to confirm whether this new trilogy will continue Geralt of Rivia’s story or introduce a new main character. However, there are hints that Geralt might still make an appearance even if the player no longer controls him directly. Some fans propose that the upcoming Witcher series could focus on Ciri, Geralt’s apprentice, whose fate is uncertain following the events of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt based on the player’s decisions throughout the game.

As we draw closer to the release of The Witcher 4, expect more details to surface, and a recent leak might offer a hint about its potential launch date. A preliminary page for The Witcher 4 has surfaced on GOG.com, as noticed by Reddit user MrFrostPvP- in the r/witcher community. The page even features a placeholder release date of December 31, 2025. Although this doesn’t guarantee that The Witcher 4 will debut in 2025, it’s common for games without an official launch date to use the last day of the year they are tentatively scheduled for as a placeholder on online marketplaces like GOG.com.

The Witcher 4 Could Launch in 2025

Other Reddit users are currently pondering the significance of this placeholder date in relation to the potential release of The Witcher 4. Some predict it might debut as early as 2026 or possibly 2027. Enthusiasts eagerly await the new chapter in the cherished Witcher saga, while others prefer CDPR to take their time to ensure a smooth launch and avoid repeating the issues that plagued Cyberpunk 2077‘s troubled 2020 release, which was marred by many game-breaking bugs and glitches that tarnished its reputation.

Some members of the community still point out that CDPR hasn’t shown anything about The Witcher 4 since its initial announcement in 2022, spawning another conversation about when players could see a trailer. This could come at the upcoming Game Awards 2024 event on December 12, but some remain skeptical that CDPR will be ready to reveal too much yet. In any case, it will likely still be a while before The Witcher 4 kicks off a new chapter in the now-legendary book, video game, and television franchise.

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2024-11-08 21:44