The Witcher 4 Confirmed: CD Projekt Red Unveils New Saga with Returning Characters

After years of speculation, CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that The Witcher 4 is in development, marking the beginning of a brand-new saga in the acclaimed fantasy RPG series. The announcement, made during the studio’s latest investor call and followed by a teaser post on social media, has already sent waves of excitement through the gaming community.

While details remain closely guarded, CD Projekt Red revealed that this next installment will not be a direct continuation of Geralt of Rivia’s story but instead expand the universe in new ways. That said, several beloved characters from the original trilogy are set to make their return, including Ciri, who is strongly rumored to be stepping into the central protagonist role this time around.

“The Witcher 4 will begin a fresh saga within the Witcher universe,” said studio head Adam Kiciński. “We’re approaching this with the same commitment to story-driven, immersive gameplay that fans expect — but we’re also aiming to evolve the world and characters in bold new directions.”

The game will be developed using Unreal Engine 5, signaling a major shift away from the studio’s proprietary REDengine, which powered previous Witcher games and Cyberpunk 2077. The move is expected to enhance both graphical fidelity and development efficiency, with CD Projekt Red working closely with Epic Games to customize the engine for large-scale open-world RPGs.

Fans can expect a darker tone and a deeper dive into the political and magical undercurrents of the Continent. Though no official release date has been set, The Witcher 4 is reportedly in early production, with a full unveiling likely to come in 2025.

With CD Projekt Red aiming to redeem its reputation after Cyberpunk 2077’s rocky launch, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Still, early signs suggest the studio is taking the lessons of the past to heart — and The Witcher universe may be all the better for it.

Prepare your potions: the next chapter of monster-slaying and moral choices is on the horizon.