Future plans for The Witcher trilogy

CD Projekt Red has recently shared important information about the future of the The Witcher franchise. During an earnings call, joint CEO Michal Nowakowski said the studio has ambitious plans for the upcoming trilogy, but expansions are probably not on the agenda. That will come as a surprise to fans who experienced the extensive DLC content of The Witcher 3.

Plans and expectations

Nowakowski said it will already be challenging for CD Projekt Red to release all three new The Witcher games within a six-year period. That means the studio will likely focus on the core experience of each game, without adding substantial expansions like it did with The Witcher 3.

DLC and digital content

Gamers hoping for extra DLC for the new titles should temper their expectations. There was talk of an “ambitious project pipeline” for the franchise, but the reality of the game development cycle makes it difficult to meet those wishes. The joint CEO stopped short of a clear “no” when asked whether there would be room for expansions, but his comment that “it would be difficult” points to the studio’s priorities.

Impact on the fan community

CD Projekt Red’s comments may be disappointing for fans who are hoping for the kind of content they received in the past. The launch of The Witcher 4, The Witcher 5 and The Witcher 6 is expected to take place over a six-year period, with the focus on making each individual game as strong as possible.

Conclusion

As the future of The Witcher franchise continues to take shape, fans will need to keep their expectations realistic about the content that will be available. CD Projekt Red’s ambition to release three new titles in six years remains an admirable goal. In the meantime, gamers can look forward to what the franchise will deliver in the years ahead.