Andrzej Sapkowski is working on a new Witcher novel, aiming for late 2027
In brief
- Andrzej Sapkowski confirms he is working on a new Witcher novel starring Geralt of Rivia, with completion targeted for late 2027.
The stated target is to finish it by the end of 2027. That is a goal mentioned in reporting, not an official release date.
Sapkowski is also said to have suggested there is still room to explore Geralt’s early years further. He reportedly remains open to returning to the short-story format as well, though no firm commitment has been made.
What happened
IGN reported that Andrzej Sapkowski is already working on a new Witcher novel. The same reporting says the book revolves around Geralt of Rivia and that the author is aiming to finish it in 2027.
Redanian Intelligence wrote on September 19, 2026, based on a report from Wiedzminlandia, that Sapkowski said during Copernicon in Toruń that his new Witcher book should be ready by the end of 2027. That makes 2027 the clearest timeline currently mentioned in reporting.
The exact form of the book is still not fully clear. Some summaries describe it as a standalone Geralt story, while other reports leave the door open for a prequel or another story in the same world.
According to IGN, Sapkowski also said there is still plenty of room to explore Geralt’s past. He reportedly used the words “the sky is the limit” in the context of possible prequels and further stories about the character.
Timeline
September 19, 2026: Redanian Intelligence reports that Sapkowski said at Copernicon in Toruń that his new Witcher book should be ready by the end of 2027.
2026: IGN reports that Sapkowski is working on a new Witcher novel with Geralt of Rivia at the center.
Late 2027: the target completion window mentioned in reporting for the new Witcher book.
Background
Andrzej Sapkowski is the creator of The Witcher, the fantasy series centered on Geralt of Rivia. The recent reporting comes mainly from event coverage and summaries of the author’s comments, rather than a full publishing announcement.
As a result, the concrete details are still limited. What is clear is that a new Witcher project is in development, that Geralt is central, and that 2027 is being cited as the target year. Whether the book will be a prequel or a standalone story has not yet been definitively confirmed based on the current sources.
Sapkowski is also said to be open to returning to short stories. That too is being presented in reporting as a possibility, not a confirmed publication plan.