The studio is launching a brand new trilogy that moves the franchise into a different era. This shift marks the end of an age for the series' original technology. A massive engine change is set to redefine how these worlds look and feel. Moving to Unreal Engine 5 will fundamentally change the visual scale of the series. This transition promises a level of detail that was previously impossible under the studio's old proprietary tools.
A new era for the Witcher saga
CD Projekt Red has officially started production on the next Witcher title. This blockbuster RPG[1] marks the beginning of a new trilogy. The studio is moving away from its own internal engine to build a fresh saga.
This project follows the massive commercial success of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt[1]. The developers in Poland are now building a new world. This new era will feature a female protagonist[2].
Players can expect the game to arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It will be a single-player experience set in the Northern Kingdoms[3]. The studio is also preparing for a release on Windows[2].
No release date has been announced yet.
The engine change changes everything
CD Projekt Red is moving the franchise to Unreal Engine 5[2]. This shift marks a departure from the studio's proprietary technology. The change aims to fix the technical bottlenecks that slowed the development of Cyberpunk 2077.
New lighting and complex environments are now possible. The studio can build much larger, more detailed worlds without the same hardware constraints. This transition allows for a level of visual fidelity that was previously difficult to achieve.
Finding skilled developers will also be easier. The studio can now hire from a massive pool of talent already familiar with Epic Games' technology. This access to industry-standard tools should speed up the production process.
Gameplay mechanics will likely change too. The increased power of the new engine allows for more advanced physics and interaction. Developers can use these tools to create more immersive combat and exploration.
What to expect from the story
CD Projekt Red is moving away from the era of Geralt of Rivia. The next Witcher IV is a sequel to previous entries in the series, but it will not follow the White Wolf directly.
This new installment is a dark fantasy role-playing video game[2]. The studio is keeping the core identity of the franchise.
The Witcher 4 is an upcoming action adventure, blockbuster, RPG, and open-world video game. The Witcher 4 features a female protagonist. The Witcher 4 is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The Witcher 4 is developed in Poland.
The studio continues to refine the project behind closed doors. Fans are now waiting for the first official gameplay footage to confirm how the new protagonist will handle the Northern Kingdoms. A formal announcement on the release window remains the next major milestone.
