The Witcher 4 Officially Targeting 2028 Release, Witcher 3 Expansion Heads to Gamescom

CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window, delivering one of the most anticipated development updates in recent memory. The announcement came via a video posted to the official Witcher social media accounts, with the studio's joint CEO on hand to deliver the news ahead of Gamescom 2026. In the update, CD Projekt Red described the upcoming Ciri-led RPG as their "biggest, boldest" project yet, reassuring fans that it "will be worth the wait." While the language remains carefully qualified, with the studio using the word "targeting" rather than committing to a hard date, the 2028 window marks the clearest timeline the developer has shared publicly to date.

Notably, The Witcher 4 itself will not be present at Gamescom 2026. Instead, CD Projekt Red is bringing The Witcher 3 and its new expansion to the show floor, giving fans something tangible to look forward to at the event while the next mainline entry continues development. The dual announcement serves as a clever way to maintain momentum for the franchise, keeping the community engaged with a beloved classic while the studio works toward the next major chapter. With 2028 still a couple of years away, expect more updates to trickle out as development progresses.

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