Drew Swanson is a News Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Being a gamer all his life and enjoying everything from ARPGs like Diablo to JRPGs like Pokemon and Persona, his love of digging into game lore and history naturally led to a passion for sharing these ideas with others through writing. He has been writing about games professionally for over 4 years, with bylines as a Contributing Writer at High Ground Gaming for 2 years before joining GameRant. He also has a background in video game studies with a degree from Washington State University, where he also won the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Award in 2021 for his writing and design work on the game Quest for Arete.
The Witcher 4 developer CD Projekt Red issued a new statement regarding the game’s planned release window ahead of Gamescom 2026. According to the developer, The Witcher 4 is currently targeting a 2028 release window, but a specific release date has not been nailed down yet. CD Projekt Red acknowledged the long wait for this new entry in the beloved RPG franchise, but promises it will be worth it in the end.
The Witcher 4 Launches in 2028, CD Projekt Red Says
In a new video posted to social media, CD Projekt Red Joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski gave an update on The Witcher series ahead of its Gamescom Opening Night Live presence. Nowakowski notes that the development of The Witcher 4 with new protagonist Ciri as the lead is going smoothly, and the game is planned to launch in 2028. While this might seem like a long wait, Nowakowski assures fans the game will be worth waiting for, as it’s the developer’s biggest, most ambitious game to date.
