CD Projekt has announced plans to release three new games in a Ciri-fronted The Witcher trilogy within a six-year timeframe. The joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that with the switch to Unreal Engine 5, the development time for each game will be shorter. Expect The Witcher 4 to launch around 2027, which could lead to The Witcher 5 in 2030 and The Witcher 6 in 2033. This is a notably ambitious schedule, especially considering the lengthy development periods typical in the AAA gaming industry.

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Currently, 447 people are working on The Witcher 4, and while CD Projekt is focused on it, uncertainty remains regarding potential console transitions and the overall state of the gaming industry. Additionally, CD Projekt is also developing Cyberpunk 2 and a remake of the original Witcher game, raising questions about their release schedules and resource allocation.

When can we expect the new Witcher games to be released?

Assuming CD Projekt sticks to their schedule, The Witcher 4 is expected around late 2027, followed by The Witcher 5 in 2030 and The Witcher 6 in 2033.

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The Witcher franchise gained immense popularity from the acclaimed game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, released in 2015, which set high expectations for future titles. With the focus on Ciri, a character favored by fans after her prominent role in the earlier games, the upcoming trilogy aims to expand the universe and storytelling that captivated millions, further enhancing CD Projekt's legacy in the gaming industry.