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The Witcher 4 release year confirmed as DLC prepares for Gamescom unveiling
CD Projekt has announced that The Witcher 4 is targeted for a 2028 release, with joint CEO Michał Nowakowski describing it as their most ambitious game to date. While The Witcher 4 will not be present at Gamescom, an upcoming DLC for The Witcher 3, titled Songs Of The Past, is scheduled for 2027 and will be showcased at the event. The article also briefly mentions The Blood Of Dawnwalker, a game developed by former CD Projekt staff.
The Witcher 4 is targeting release in 2028, CD Projekt Red confirm, while teasing that extra Witcher 3 DLC Songs of the Past has a "dark story" in store
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release, with co-CEO Michał Nowakowski describing it as the studio's most ambitious game to date. Additionally, the upcoming DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, is set to have a dark story and will be fully revealed soon.
The Witcher 4 is 'targeting' a 2028 release
CD Projekt RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window. He described the game as their biggest, boldest, and most ambitious to date, featuring a large open world and impactful story. The company is working with over 500 developers on the project.
CD Projekt Red is "targeting" a 2028 release date for The Witcher 4, per a new update from the developer
CD Projekt Red is targeting a 2028 release for The Witcher 4, describing it as their most ambitious game to date. Over 500 developers are working on the new RPG saga, which will feature a large open world and impactful story. The developer also provided an update on The Witcher 3's upcoming DLC, Songs of the Past, which will be shown at Gamescom and star Geralt.
The Witcher 4 is "targeting" a 2028 release, CD Projekt Red announces: "I know it's a bit of…
CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the game is the company's most ambitious project to date, featuring a large open world and deep story. While The Witcher 3's expansion, Songs of the Past, will be shown at Gamescom, The Witcher 4 will not be present.
The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release
CD Projekt RED has announced that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window. This update was shared by CD Projekt Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski ahead of the studio's appearances at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The Witcher 4 was previously revealed at The Game Awards 2024.
Witcher 4 Release Window Narrowed Down, As Dev Teases “A Surprise Or Two” At Gamescom About Other Things
CD Projekt Red has indicated that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release, with over 500 developers currently working on the project. While no Witcher 4 news is expected at Gamescom, the company will showcase The Witcher 3's new Songs of the Past DLC and tease "a surprise or two." This title will be the first in a new trilogy of Witcher games planned for release within a six-year window.
The Witcher 4 Confirmed for 2028 Release in Official CD Projekt Gamescom 2026 Announcement
CD Projekt has confirmed that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window. This announcement was made during their official Gamescom 2026 presentation.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 predictions: 5 games we'd like to see
This article predicts five games that could be featured at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, including potential reveals or updates for Fable, The Witcher 4, Resident Evil Veronica, Hideo Kojima's OD, and Persona 6. It also mentions confirmed trailers for Silent Hill Townfall and Gears of War: E-Day.
Gamescom 2026: Seven Games at the Top of Our Watchlist
Gamescom 2026 is set to feature major announcements and gameplay reveals for highly anticipated titles. Highlights include updates on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt DLC, Microsoft's Fable and Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, Persona 4 Revival, Daniel Mullins' next project Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, and the real-time strategy game Game of Thrones: War for Westeros.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Studio Confirms Daily Gamescom REDstreams With “Game Previews”
CD Projekt RED will feature "game previews" during its daily REDstreams at Gamescom from August 26th to 30th, celebrating five years of the broadcast. While the expansion "Songs of the Past" for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is confirmed for a 2027 release, the developer may also tease upcoming titles like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.
The Witcher 4 is Targeting a 2028 Launch: “Our Biggest, Boldest, Most Ambitious Game to Date”
CD Projekt RED has announced that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window, with Joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski describing it as the studio's most ambitious game to date. While an exact date is not set, the studio aims to deliver a deep and impactful story. In the interim, more details on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, will be revealed at Gamescom.
Evening Reading - August 19, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including updates on Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Tekken 8, and Subnautica 2. It also highlights the launch of a new studio by former Arkane leads and mentions upcoming titles like Kingdom Hearts 4 and The Witcher 4. The article includes links to reviews and discussions on other internet content.
Geralt Lands in Fortnite on August 20 as CD Projekt Red Preps a New Witcher 3 Expansion
Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be a playable character in Fortnite starting August 20 as part of its Chapter 7 Season 4, which focuses on video game crossovers. Separately, CD Projekt Red is developing a new story DLC for The Witcher 3 called 'Songs of the Past,' set to release sometime after 2027, which will bridge the narrative gap to the upcoming The Witcher 4, starring Ciri.
CD Projekt Red has laid off nine Project Sirius developers
CD Projekt Red has laid off nine developers working on its upcoming Witcher multiplayer game, codenamed Project Sirius. The company stated that the team size was adjusted to reflect the project's current development needs. This follows previous layoffs in 2023 and a reported change in the project's framework.
Project Sirius Faces Further Layoffs to “Reflect the Project’s Needs,” Says CD Projekt RED
CD Projekt RED has confirmed further layoffs for its Project Sirius team, affecting employees in both Warsaw and Boston. The company stated the team size was adjusted to reflect the project's current development needs. This marks another setback for the multiplayer Witcher spin-off, which has undergone significant changes.
Multiplayer Witcher spin-off Project Sirius reportedly hit by layoffs again, in "broader shift in development strategy" at CD Projekt Red
CD Projekt Red has reportedly laid off nine employees working on the multiplayer Witcher spin-off Project Sirius, with another nine being reassigned. This move is attributed to a broader shift in development strategy, though a substantial team remains on the project. The company's priorities are currently The Witcher 4, a Witcher 3 expansion, and a Cyberpunk sequel.
The Witcher’s Final Season Reportedly Pushed Back to 2027 at Netflix
The fifth and final season of Netflix's The Witcher has reportedly been delayed to 2027, despite filming concluding in September 2025. This postponement deviates from the series' typical two-year release cadence. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich previously stated seasons 4 and 5 were conceived as one large narrative, comprising 16 episodes.
A Cyberpunk Spin-Off Brawler Might Be Happening At WayForward – Report
A report suggests that WayForward may be developing a Cyberpunk spin-off game codenamed Gemini, described as a 2.5D beat-'em-up with rollback netcode. This project is reportedly linked to the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Netflix series, with development possibly occurring between 2025 and the present. WayForward is known for titles like River City Girls and the Shantae series.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was reportedly being turned into a 2.5D brawler by CD Projekt Red and Shantae studio WayForward, but its fate is uncertain
CD Projekt Red and Shantae developer WayForward were reportedly collaborating on a 2.5D brawler based on the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, codenamed Gemini. The project, believed to be in early development between 2025 and 2026, may have an uncertain future due to funding delays and layoffs at WayForward. CD Projekt Red also has other Cyberpunk and Witcher projects in development.
