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The Witcher 4 kicks off a new trilogy and is one of CD Projekt Red’s most-anticipated upcoming games. There is still a lot we don’t know about it, but CD Projekt has now shed some light at a high level in terms of what to expect.
As part of CD Projekt’s latest earnings briefing, joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski said The Witcher 4 is not going to be “The Witcher 3 in new clothing.” It aims to break new ground and stand apart from the games that came before it.
“When it comes to the risks of innovative elements–making a new game is always a creative risk, especially since we’re trying to push new boundaries and explore new fields; that’s something we haven’t actually done before. This is a pretty broad paintbrush stroke, for sure, but I cannot go into too much detail without actually talking about the game per se,” he said. “I guess what I’m saying is that you should not be expecting ‘The Witcher 3 in new clothing’ of sorts.”
Naturally, The Witcher 4 builds off The Witcher 3 and other games that came before it. But Nowakowski said The Witcher 4 will add “new gameplay elements and new mechanics that you have not see in our previous games.”
“I’d say doing such things is always a risk; it’s not just repeating what was done before,” he said.
The executive was also asked to provide specifics on when The Witcher 4 might release. He would not comment on this, however, because “revealing release dates is part of the marketing plan, and that’s not something we’re willing to do here.” Management previously indicated, back in 2022, that The Witcher 4 would be released in 2025 at the very soonest.
He would, however, say that The Witcher 4 is CD Projekt’s “most developed” project at this time, meaning it’s the furthest along in its development. It remains in pre-production, but full production is expected to begin in the second half of 2024. More than 400 people are now working on The Witcher 4, which is in development under the codename Polaris.
CD Projekt has a number of upcoming games in the works beyond The Witcher 4. It’s also developing a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, a remake of the original Witcher, a new IP in the works under the codename Hadar, and a new Witcher title from The Molasses Flood.
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I’m so excited to hear that Witcher 4 is going to be its own unique experience! As much as I loved Witcher 3, I think it’s great that the developers are taking the time to really make this game stand out on its own. I can’t wait to see what new stories, characters, and gameplay mechanics they have in store for us. Bring on the adventure!
As a die-hard Witcher fan, I couldn’t be more excited to hear that the developers are taking a fresh approach with Witcher 4. While Witcher 3 was an absolute masterpiece, I love the idea of them exploring new storylines and gameplay mechanics in the next installment. It’s reassuring to know that they’re not just rehashing the same old formula, but instead are dedicated to delivering a truly unique and immersive experience. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us!
I’m so excited to hear that Witcher 4 is going to be its own unique game and not just a rehash of Witcher 3! As much as I loved the third installment, I think it’s important for developers to keep pushing the boundaries and exploring new ideas. Can’t wait to see what they have in store for us in the next chapter of Geralt’s journey. Bring on the monsters, quests, and epic storytelling!