The Witcher 4 Targets PS6, New Xbox for 2027 Release

Don't expect to play The Witcher 4 anytime soon. CD Projekt Red has confirmed a release is not anticipated until at least 2027.

During a financial call detailing future profit projections, CD Projekt stated: "While we do not plan to launch The Witcher 4 by the end of 2026, this financial target remains our driving force. It's an ambitious goal, but we believe it's achievable within the set timeframe."

This announcement eliminates the possibility of a release this year—which was widely anticipated—or next year, dashing some fans' hopes. It firmly establishes 2027 as the earliest potential launch window. However, this assumes development proceeds according to plan, a notable challenge in the video game industry. Could The Witcher 4 be delayed until 2028? It's a distinct possibility.

In any case, a 2027 or later release strongly suggests The Witcher 4 may target the next generation of consoles. Sony is undoubtedly working on PlayStation 6 plans, and rumors indicate Microsoft is aiming for a 2027 launch for its successor to the Xbox Series X and a potential handheld device. The question remains: will it be a cross-generation title, similar to Cyberpunk 2077 at its December 2020 release?

If it does support both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, could The Witcher 4 also run on the Nintendo Switch 2? While it seems unlikely at first glance, The Witcher 3 eventually made its way to the original Switch, proving that such porting feats are possible.

Here is what we know so far: The Witcher 4 is the first entry in a new trilogy set after the events of The Witcher 3. This time, the story will not follow Geralt as the protagonist; instead, players will step into the role of Ciri.

In an exclusive interview with IGN prior to The Witcher 4's announcement, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga explained that Ciri was "the natural, logical choice."

"She has always been central to the saga, starting from the books. She is a fantastically complex and layered character. With Geralt's story having concluded, this feels like a true continuation. For our team, it feels destined—this was always meant to be her story."

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In January, during a broader interview about Netflix's upcoming animated film The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, Geralt's voice actor Doug Cockle expressed his support for CD Projekt's decision to shift focus away from Geralt.

"I'm genuinely excited," he said. "I believe it's an excellent direction. Continuing the saga with Ciri as the lead is a compelling move for many reasons, particularly given events in the books—which I won't spoil to encourage people to read them. I'm very excited and can't wait to see what they've created."

Additionally, in February, the game's director clarified that a newly released video featured the same in-game model of Ciri, addressing speculation that her appearance had changed.

For more exclusive coverage on The Witcher 4, explore our detailed trailer breakdown and an interview with CD Projekt Red discussing how the studio aims to avoid a launch disaster similar to Cyberpunk 2077's.