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CD Projekt Red has paused work on The Witcher 1 Remake to align with The Witcher 4’s development and the move to Unreal Engine 5, with Fool’s Theory originally handling the remake; the pause is expected to last until after Witcher 4 launches, while The Witcher 3 Remastered and the Songs of the Past expansion remain on the horizon.
CD Projekt Red says it cannot influence Sony’s PS5 disc manufacturing and may not be able to guarantee a disc-based edition of The Witcher 4 at its 2028 release, but it will still publish a physical box with tangible “feelies.” The studio also notes a Witcher 3 remaster and the Songs of the Past expansion are on the way next year.
CD Projekt Red says Witcher 4 will run on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S across all target platforms from the start to avoid the performance issues that plagued Cyberpunk 2077. The studio has adopted tighter milestone tracking and early optimization, and while a 2028 release is targeted, it could slip.
CD Projekt Red confirms The Witcher 4 will have a physical boxed edition, but whether a disc is included depends on Sony’s disc manufacturing plans. If Sony stops producing PlayStation discs by 2028, buyers may receive a code in the box instead of a disc, while the box will still contain collectible feelies, with the game targeting a 2028 release.
CD Projekt Red said Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies, underscoring its enduring popularity and the studio’s commitment to long-term support, expansions like Phantom Liberty, ongoing updates, and future projects including Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher 4.
Polish games company CD Projekt has voted to rename itself CD Projekt Red to align the holding with its CD Projekt Red studio, unifying branding across the group. The decision, approved at the June 23 general meeting, follows the 2025 sale of the GOG storefront and keeps the company focused on producing and publishing games and managing its brands. CD Projekt Red is working on The Witcher 4, a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, and a Witcher universe multiplayer game codenamed Project Sirius, among other projects.
CD Projekt Red’s co-CEO says the studio hasn’t completed its full redemption arc and has, in effect, lost the faith of some players after Cyberpunk 2077’s launch, but remains hopeful about future titles (including The Witcher 4) and notes improving sentiment following the Phantom Liberty DLC.
CD Projekt Red has pushed The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past from 2026 to 2027 to ensure a high-quality release; the company calls it a prologue to The Witcher 4, with further details to be revealed at Gamescom, while other unannounced projects are planned for release this year.
CD Projekt reveals The Witcher 4 has 513 in-house developers, more than twice The Witcher 3’s core team and approaching Cyberpunk 2077’s scale, highlighting a broader trend of bloated blockbuster development and sparking debate over sustainable staffing and outsourcing.
CD Projekt Red stated there are no plans for additional Cyberpunk 2077 DLCs or expansions, while Cyberpunk 2 is in development and the company pivots to The Witcher 4 and other projects.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a significant DLC in May 2026, aimed at bridging the game to the upcoming sequel, The Witcher 4, expected in late 2027, according to a Polish report and industry sources.
CD Projekt Red's CEO highlights the meaningful benefits of AI in gaming, mainly in productivity, but emphasizes that AI won't replace human developers in creating games like The Witcher 5. The company also dismisses the idea that AI is causing industry layoffs, attributing job cuts to project cancellations, and believes broader AI adoption won't lead to overall job losses. The use of AI in gaming continues to be a controversial topic, with existing tools like Unreal Engine and Photoshop already integrating generative AI.
CD Projekt Red plans to release a new Witcher trilogy within six years, potentially starting with The Witcher 4 in 2027, but the timeline is ambitious given past delays and development challenges, especially with transitioning to Unreal Engine 5 and remaking the first game.
CD Projekt has hired key talent from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, including senior game designer Karel Kolmann, to work on The Witcher 4, which is in full-scale production and expected to release after 2026, with Ciri as the protagonist.
Andrzej Sapkowski, author of The Witcher series, has a good deal with CD Projekt Red but is rarely consulted for advice on The Witcher 4, as the studio has become more confident in its own direction and has moved away from his direct input, although some ideas from his latest novel will influence the game.