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Latest news and rumors about The Witcher 4 for today and 2026. Here you will find all the new trailers and teasers for The Witcher 4, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements for The Witcher 4 for PC, about pirated cracks and the appearance of the game on torrents, from where anyone can download it for free. And if the game has not yet been released, then here you will read fresh rumors about the game: about possible locations and cities, heroes, and the plot of The Witcher 4.
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Artist Alex Gray from the Bulkamancer Sculpts team has unveiled a digital figure of Ciri from The Witcher 4, designed for 3D printing. The 3D model was created using ZBrush and Marmoset Toolbag.
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July 31, 2025

Philipp Weber, narrative director of The Witcher 4, has admitted he sometimes worries about how to make the new game “better” than the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3. However, he emphasizes that video games aren’t math—you can’t just compare them by formula.
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July 29, 2025

CD Projekt RED is proud of how it handled character development in Cyberpunk 2077, and the studio now plans to bring that same level of depth to The Witcher 4, introducing companions on par with Panam Palmer or Goro Takemura.
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June 27, 2025

Jan Hermanowicz, Production Manager at CD Projekt RED, recently spoke with GamesRadar+ and addressed some burning questions about The Witcher 4. Notably, he explained why the studio chose Ciri as the main protagonist.
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June 23, 2025

It looks like fans of The Witcher 4 won’t have to worry about lackluster quests. In a recent interview, narrative director Philipp Weber confirmed the game won’t include any generic fetch quests.
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June 16, 2025

Almost all of CD Projekt RED's previous games — including Cyberpunk 2077 — were developed using the studio’s proprietary RED Engine. Despite its technical capabilities, the studio ultimately decided to switch engines — and now they've explained why.
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June 15, 2025

Update: Redanian Intelligence reports Sapkowski quote on Ciri is likely fake. According to their findings, the original Reddit post was a copy of a message from the fan project Wiedźminlandia. While the author of that post did indeed speak with Sapkowski, they confirmed that Ciri and The Witcher 4 were not discussed during the conversation.
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June 9, 2025

Shortly after the technical presentation of The Witcher 4 (you can find all the details in a separate article), many fans revisited the previous entries in the series to see just how much the graphics have changed over the years. Below is a side-by-side comparison from YouTuber Perfect Gaming 2 and Reddit user Costyiii_93.
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June 5, 2025

On June 3rd, CD Projekt RED showcased an early prototype of The Witcher 4, built using Unreal Engine 5. YouTuber Cycu1 took it upon themselves to compare this glimpse of the future with The Witcher 3, which was developed on the REDengine. In their video, they break down everything from horse animations and vegetation to NPC detail and city density.
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June 5, 2025

CD Projekt RED recently showcased a tech demo for The Witcher 4 running on Unreal Engine 5. The studio was quick to clarify: this is not gameplay, but rather a technical demonstration designed to show off the engine’s capabilities and development tools. The demo features Ciri in a brand-new setting — the kingdom of Kovir, including the port city of Valdrest and the capital, Lan Exeter.
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June 4, 2025

On June 3, CD Projekt RED hosted a technical presentation for The Witcher 4, showcasing the game running on Unreal Engine 5. To the surprise of many, the studio brought a full demo that included an early look at gameplay.
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June 3, 2025

The State of Unreal 2025 livestream is underway, and its biggest guest is none other than The Witcher 4. CD Projekt RED brought a teaser and a technical demo showcasing the visual fidelity of the upcoming RPG.
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June 3, 2025

CD Projekt RED has announced that it will unveil new technologies powering The Witcher 4 during the State of Unreal 2025 event. The studio shared the news on social media platform X.
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June 3, 2025

During the celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt RED developers accidentally shared a gameplay detail about the upcoming The Witcher 4. The new title will reportedly feature a completely revamped control scheme — at least for certain mechanics.
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May 31, 2025

When CD Projekt RED unveiled the first trailer for The Witcher 4 in December 2024, they also confirmed what fans had long suspected: Ciri will be the next main protagonist. But according to a new interview with PC Gamer, the idea to pass the torch to the Lion Cub of Cintra has been around for more than a decade — dating back to the development of Blood and Wine.
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May 28, 2025

The Witcher 4 from CD Projekt RED doesn’t even have a release date yet, but the game has already earned its first prestigious award. The cinematic reveal trailer has taken home a prize at the ADC Awards 2025.
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May 17, 2025

Russian model Lisa Akumura — known for her cosplays of Sylvanas Windrunner and the Soul of Cinder — is back with a new look. This time, she’s transformed into The Witcher 4’s version of Ciri.
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May 14, 2025

Polish business outlet Parkiet has published a new interview with CD Projekt’s CFO Piotr Nielubowicz, offering insight into what’s ahead for the studio’s two flagship franchises: The Witcher and Cyberpunk.
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May 9, 2025

While it’s confirmed that both Ciri and Geralt will appear in The Witcher 4, the fate of other characters remains uncertain. Denise Gough, who voiced Yennefer in The Witcher 3, told Eurogamer today that she currently has no information about whether her character will return in the next game.
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April 29, 2025

A new behind-the-scenes video has been released, offering a closer look at the making of The Witcher 4's debut trailer. The clip, shared by Platige Image, focuses on how the intense battle between Ciri and the Bauk monster was brought to life.
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April 17, 2025

Recently, some gamers have started receiving messages inviting them to participate in the beta testing of The Witcher 4. CD Projekt RED has stated that this is a scam and advises users to report such messages.
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April 17, 2025

Last night, CD Projekt released a new financial report confirming that The Witcher 4 will not be coming in 2026. Following this, journalist Jason Schreier added that the same likely applies to Intergalactic.
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March 26, 2025

The role-playing action game The Witcher 4 was announced in December last year, but according to a recently published financial report, its release shouldn't be expected in the near future.
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March 26, 2025

Another day, another amazing cosplay! This time, Russian cosplayer Sofya Suvorova, known as PURR_KA, has stepped into the boots of Ciri, imagining the character as she might appear in the upcoming The Witcher 4.
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March 16, 2025

CD Projekt RED has released the 15th episode of the AnsweRED podcast, diving into the making of The Witcher 4's debut trailer.
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February 28, 2025

Recently, CD Projekt RED released a behind-the-scenes video about the making of The Witcher 4 trailer. Some gamers felt that the footage featuring Ciri differed from the version initially shown. Game director Sebastian Kalemba decided to clarify the situation.
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February 28, 2025

Last night, CD Projekt RED released a ten-minute behind-the-scenes video detailing the making of The Witcher 4’s first trailer. However, what caught most fans' attention was Ciri—who appears noticeably different from her last appearance.
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February 27, 2025

CD Projekt RED has released a new video dedicated to The Witcher 4. In this clip, the developers showcase the process behind creating the cinematic trailer for the game, which was unveiled at The Game Awards 2024.
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February 27, 2025

Last week, we introduced you to model Lil_G and her stunning Ciri cosplay inspired by The Witcher 4’s debut trailer. Recently, she shared two new photos in her handmade witcher-in-training outfit, once again catching the attention of CD Projekt RED.
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February 11, 2025

Polish cosplayer and devoted Witcher fan Driadazbrokilonu has started working on costumes for characters from The Witcher 4. She recently shared a photoset as Mioni—the village elder’s daughter who was nearly sacrificed to a baukua.
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February 5, 2025

Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt in CD Projekt RED's The Witcher series, discussed the idea of Ciri taking the lead role in The Witcher 4. In a recent interview with IGN, the actor expressed his full support for making the Lion Cub of Cintra the new protagonist.
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January 23, 2025

Yesterday’s announcement of The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark action RPG from former The Witcher 3 developers, sparked a wave of comparisons between it and The Witcher 4. Some fans, critical of December’s trailer featuring Ciri, prematurely hailed Dawnwalker as the true successor to Wild Hunt.
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January 15, 2025

Although prominent developers have left CD Projekt RED over the past few years, not only newcomers have been involved in the creation of The Witcher 4. As the co-head of the studio stated, a solid team of veterans of the series is still working on the game.
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January 10, 2025

Two years ago, the developers of The Witcher 3 released a next-gen update that introduced ray tracing and high-resolution textures. Alongside these upgrades, the game received a new quest, allowing Geralt to obtain gear inspired by the Netflix series.
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January 9, 2025

As known, the debut cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4 was rendered using Unreal Engine 5 on an NVIDIA graphics card. Recently, the exact GPU used for this was revealed.
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January 8, 2025
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