The Witcher 4 Release Window
Fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in The Witcher saga have just received their most concrete hint yet about when to expect it. While combing through CD Projekt Red’s latest financial report, analysts and fans have pieced together a likely release window for the highly anticipated sequel, codenamed “Polaris.”
The key information came from the company’s CFO, Piotr Nielubowicz, who confirmed that the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, known as “Project Orion,” is not expected to launch until 2028 at the very earliest. This single detail has major implications for The Witcher 4’s timeline.
CD Projekt Red has consistently stated that The Witcher 4 (the first game in a new Witcher saga) will be released before the next Cyberpunk title. This production schedule clearly positions the next Witcher game as the studio’s primary focus, coming to market ahead of their other major project.
Further supporting a 2027 estimate is a recent statement from CEO Michał Nowakowski, who confirmed that the game will not have a new trailer at this year’s The Game Awards. The absence of a major marketing push at one of the gaming industry’s biggest events suggests the game is not on track for a 2026 release, making 2027 the next logical candidate.
It is important to note that this is an educated estimate based on official statements, not a confirmed release date. Game development is a complex process, and timelines can shift to ensure quality, as CD Projekt Red has demonstrated with past projects.
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However, this reasoning provides a clear and logical framework for the community’s expectations. The pieces of the puzzle—the Cyberpunk 2 timeline and the lack of a 2025 marketing blowout—point towards 2027 as the year we can most likely expect to return to the world of The Witcher.