The Witcher 4 Physical Release Uncertain Amidst Disc Production Shifts
CD Projekt Red plans a physical edition for The Witcher 4, even without a disc. Studio leadership has no control over Sony's potential 2028 discontinuation of PS5 disc manufacturing. Fans can expect a physical box with collectible items regardless of disc availability.
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The Witcher 4 probably isn't coming to PS5 with a physical disc, CD Projekt Red boss says, but fans will still get…
CD Projekt Red's co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that while The Witcher 4 might not have a physical disc for PlayStation 5 due to Sony's planned discontinuation of disc production in 2028, the game will still come in a physical box with collectible items. This decision is influenced by Sony's first-party policies, but CD Projekt Red aims to provide tangible goods for fans.
The Witcher 4 Probably Won’t Be On A Disc, But Dev Teases Physical “Feelies” Of Some Type
CD Projekt Red has indicated that The Witcher 4, slated for a 2028 release, will likely not be available on physical discs due to industry trends. However, the studio's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski teased that a physical "box" with "feelies" will still be offered to fans.
CD Projekt Red powerless regarding PS5 disc edition of The Witcher 4, but promises a game box with "feelies" whatever happens
CD Projekt Red has stated it has no control over Sony's decision to potentially cease PlayStation 5 disc manufacturing by 2028, which could impact the release of The Witcher 4. Despite this uncertainty, the studio plans to release a physical boxed edition with "feelies" regardless of disc availability.
The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Box, But CDPR Has “No Influence” in the Ongoing Disc Debate
CD Projekt RED plans to release The Witcher 4 with a physical box, despite Sony's discontinuation of new disc titles from January 2028. Studio co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated they have no influence on first-party policies but are committed to tangible collectibles. Xbox is also exploring ways to support physical media, with CEO Asha Sharma emphasizing player choice.
The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition Even if Discs Go Away, CD Projekt Red Confirms
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will still receive a physical edition, even as physical disc support on platforms like PlayStation 5 is expected to decline by 2028. This decision aims to cater to collectors who prefer physical copies.
The Witcher 4's 2028 release date sparks PS5 physical release concerns, but is there anything CD Projekt Red can do to avoid Sony's decision?
CD Projekt Red is targeting a 2028 release for The Witcher 4, raising community concerns about the availability of physical disc versions due to Sony's planned discontinuation of PlayStation game disc production in January 2028. While the company has not commented on how it plans to address this, players are expressing a desire for physical editions on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.