Cyberpunk 2077’s Final Expansion Signals CD Projekt Red’s Shift to The Witcher 4

After nearly four years of updates, overhauls, and redemption arcs, CD Projekt Red is officially closing the book on Cyberpunk 2077 with the release of its final update. The studio confirmed today that no further expansions are planned beyond *Phantom Liberty*, signaling the end of major development on the once-troubled title and clearing the path for full focus on its next major project: *The Witcher 4*.

The announcement comes just months after the release of Patch 2.1, which introduced long-requested features like a working metro system, improved vehicle combat, and romantic hangouts with key characters. While players have praised the studio for its commitment to turning the futuristic RPG around, CD Projekt Red says it’s time to move forward.

“As proud as we are of the work put into *Cyberpunk 2077*, the time has come to channel our resources into what’s next,” said Game Director Gabe Amatangelo during today’s press briefing. “Our next major RPG is in the works—yes, it’s the new Witcher saga, and we’re already deep into early development.”

Codenamed “Polaris,” *The Witcher 4* marks the beginning of a new trilogy set in the same universe as the beloved fantasy series, though it will feature a fresh protagonist instead of Geralt of Rivia. CD Projekt has emphasized its focus on a clean launch this time, promising lessons learned from *Cyberpunk*’s rocky debut will guide development from day one.

Players and critics are already speculating what the shift in attention means for CDPR’s fanbase. With a new REDengine successor being sidelined in favor of Unreal Engine 5 for *The Witcher 4*, the technical foundation promises smoother performance and fewer launch hiccups—at least, that’s the hope.

For fans of *Cyberpunk 2077*, this may be bittersweet news. But there’s no denying that CDPR’s pivot back to the Continent comes with high expectations. As *Phantom Liberty* caps off V’s story, all eyes now turn to the next saga—one that aims to reclaim the studio’s legacy as one of gaming’s premier storytellers.