Anticipation for The Witcher 4 game has been steadily growing since its announcement by CD Projekt Red, thanks to the great job the developer has done revising Cyberpunk 2077. As new details slowly emerge, hopes are building for the game, which is expected to be an epic sequel to The Witcher saga.
Since its launch in 2007, The Witcher video game series has grown into one of the most celebrated role-playing game (RPG) franchises in gaming history. The most recent installment, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015), set the bar high for storytelling, open-world design, and gameplay, giving fans another reason to have high hopes for the sequel.
The Witcher 4 has been announced to be in development for 2022, with developers calling it by the codename “Polaris,” and a remake of the first game is also in development at CD Projekt Red.
As we eagerly await these releases, let’s discuss what we know about the main characters, setting, and potential gameplay changes in The Witcher 4 game.
The Witcher 4 will take the long-running video game series in a new direction
Few details have been revealed about the new game, but fans are hopeful that CD Projekt Red will explore new regions of the Witcher world and potentially introduce new characters and stories.
Those hoping to explore a new world with their favorite Witcher in this new game might also be disappointed, as rumors suggest that it will introduce a whole new character. Fans might not like this new direction, but it makes sense, since Geralt’s story pretty much ended in The Witcher 3.
The Witcher 4 Gameplay and Graphics
While the prospect of playing as a new Witcher in a new game might not be appealing to most fans at first, they’ll be excited to know that The Witcher 4 and/or Polaris are going to be visually stunning games.
With this new title, CD Projekt Red has finally ditched the popular but performance-hungry RED engine in favor of Unreal Engine 5.
We also expect the gameplay to be significantly different from its predecessor, with CD Projekt Red learning a lot from the development of Cyberpunk 2077 and the porting of The Witcher 3 to PS5 and Xbox Series.
They will implement these new ideas into this new title. Perhaps they will take inspiration for The Witcher 4’s gameplay from games like the new God of War titles? They could make it faster and more combo-based, or maybe lean towards a more soul-like game, like Elden Ring.
Whatever they do, it’ll be a fantastic showcase both visually and in terms of gameplay mechanics.
The Witcher sequel release date and platforms
Developer CD Projekt Red hasn’t revealed any release dates for any of the upcoming Witcher games, but one thing is certain: fans shouldn’t add The Witcher 4 to their list of most anticipated games of 2025.
CD Projekt Red likes to take its time developing titles like this, which is why they release much later – just look at Cyberpunk 2077. The game was announced in 2012, released in 2020, and only recently finished.
(Hero and featured image credit: CD Projekt Red)
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Notes:
The information in this article is accurate as of the publication date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When will the game “The Witcher 4” be released?
The release date for The Witcher 4 has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the main character of the Witcher 4 game?
CD Projekt Red has yet to reveal any details about The Witcher 4’s main character.
What will The Witcher 4’s gameplay be like?
The Witcher 4 will likely play very similarly to its predecessor, Wild Hunt.
