The Witcher 4 officially enters full-scale production

Fans of The Witcher series have exciting news to celebrate as CD Projekt Red confirmed that The Witcher 4 has officially entered full-scale production. According to Game Director Sebastian Kalemba and CFO Piotr Nielubowicz, the game has reached the most intensive phase of development. Nielubowicz shared that it is currently the most advanced project among the games being developed by the company, adding that production has been in full swing for several weeks. While no specific timelines for trailers or gameplay previews have been provided, this progress signals significant strides for the highly anticipated sequel.
Kalemba took to X (formerly Twitter) to acknowledge the hard work of the development team, emphasizing their dedication to delivering an outstanding gaming experience. He indicated that the project, also known as “Project Polaris,” is now beyond the point of no return, a major milestone in its journey to completion.
Joint CEO Michal Nowakowski also celebrated the milestone, describing it as a significant step forward for the game. The announcement assures fans that development is progressing steadily, though there is still a long way to go before any substantial updates, such as gameplay previews or a release date, are revealed.
What is currently known about The Witcher 4 is that it will run on Unreal Engine 5, a departure from CD Projekt Red’s proprietary engine used in games like Cyberpunk 2077. Additionally, the game is set to be the first in a new trilogy, marking an exciting new chapter for the franchise.
Speculation continues about whether The Witcher 4 will tie into Netflix’s adaptation of the series, especially as the show transitions from Henry Cavill to Liam Hemsworth in the role of Geralt. While nothing has been confirmed, the shift presents opportunities to explore different aspects of Geralt’s life or reimagine the story with fresh elements.
Though a release date may still be far off, the confirmation of steady progress is a reassuring sign for fans eager to dive back into The Witcher universe.