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CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 4 will run on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X from day one, a shift from Cyberpunk 2077's PC-first approach; the studio now enforces cross-platform readiness throughout development, while Witcher 3’s engine is being revisited with Geeksoft for the remaster and expansion and details on Project Hadar remain under wraps.
CD Projekt Red said The Witcher 3’s upcoming expansion Songs of the Past will drop Russian voice acting and switch to Polish at launch, with Russian subtitles/text still available; the move follows its decision to cease cooperation with tax residents of Russia and Belarus since March 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, though the base game and older expansions keep Russian VO. A remastered Witcher 3 is due September 29 as a free upgrade, and Witcher 4’s release has been pushed to 2028, triggering a ~6% drop in the company’s shares.
Geoff Keighley’s two-hour Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 delivers a slate of trailers and teasers, including looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, Gears of War: E‑Day, and a Game of Thrones strategy title, with GTA VI pegged for its own November reveal; The Verge is providing live coverage and noting additional announcements—from Mewgenics to Silent Hill Townfall—across a busy fall gaming season.
CD Projekt Red is targeting a 2028 release for The Witcher 4, but Sony’s plan to stop producing PS5 game discs starting January 2028 casts doubt on a physical PS5 edition; there’s no official comment yet, and fans speculate that releasing closer to the January cut-off or a grace period could influence disc availability, while questions about Xbox versions and other Witcher-related projects also loom.
CD Projekt Red describes Witcher 4 as its biggest, most ambitious project with 500+ developers. The game has not been given a fixed launch date but is targeting a 2028 release window. There will be no Witcher 4 gameplay shown at Gamescom this year, though the company hints a future Gamescom reveal could happen in 2027 or 2028.
CD Projekt Red confirms The Witcher 4, a Ciri-led open-world RPG, is targeting a 2028 release and won’t be shown at Gamescom; focus at the show will be on The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC, with livestreams and a potential surprise, while Ciara Berkeley voices Ciri.
CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 4 is aiming for a 2028 release, with the Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past due in 2027 and a multiplayer spinoff codenamed Project Siris in development; the company also confirmed layoffs on the Siris project.
CD Projekt Red is targeting a 2028 release for The Witcher 4, describing it as the studio’s biggest, boldest RPG to date with a team of over 500 working on a vast open world; The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past will star Geralt, with Ciri leading The Witcher 4, though the exact timeline is unclear and more news is expected at Gamescom.
CD Projekt Red reportedly downsized its Project Sirius team as part of a broader shift in development strategy, with staff laid off and others moved to different internal roles, while The Witcher 4 remains the top priority.
CD Projekt Red acknowledges Cyberpunk 2077’s rocky launch damaged public trust and says The Witcher 4 must avoid similar missteps. In a candid interview, the studio stresses transparency and a strong launch to repair its reputation, even if some fans have permanently lost faith.
CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski said it’s fair that the studio ‘lost the faith’ of some players after Cyberpunk 2077’s troubled launch, but he remains hopeful they can win fans back with The Witcher 4 or future titles. He also noted a shift from Red Engine to Unreal Engine 5 for Witcher 4, describing the post-launch period as painful yet educational; Cyberpunk 2077 has since sold over 35 million copies.
CD Projekt Red revealed in an earnings call that The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past will launch in 2027 instead of this year, described as a large expansion and a prologue to The Witcher 4. Co-developed by Fool’s Theory, it’s expected to have a scope similar to Blood and Wine, with pricing and exact dates yet to be announced. The company plans three Witcher games in six years, and Witcher 4 expansions aren’t expected; a Gamescom reveal will be guided rather than hands-on, with higher PC requirements anticipated.
CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has surpassed 65 million copies sold and revealed a third full expansion, Songs of the Past, is in an advanced development stage, serving as a bridge before The Witcher 4. The studio also flagged updated minimum PC requirements and ongoing post-release updates to keep the game fresh ahead of the expansion next year.
CD Projekt Red announced Songs of the Past, the long-rumored third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, co-developed with Fool's Theory. The expansion, featuring Geralt and potentially exploring earlier events in Ciri’s life, is planned for 2027 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and may set the stage for The Witcher 4. Details on content are sparse, but the game will require Windows 11 and an SSD for PC. More information is expected later this summer.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a new expansion, Songs of the Past, in 2027, developed with Fools Theory, likely set near Velen and serving as a bridge to The Witcher 4. An accompanying update raises minimum PC specs, drops HDD support in favor of SSDs, and requires Windows 11 with DirectX 12 support; players can still revert to older game versions. Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.