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The Witcher 4 will not be released in 2026, confirmed CD Projekt. Read on for the latest updates regarding the game's development status.
The Witcher 4 Will Not Be Released in 2026
No Specific Release Window Announced Yet
Fans of The Witcher series will need to be patient—CD Projekt has officially confirmed that The Witcher 4 won’t be arriving by the end of 2026.
During the company’s fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation, CD Projekt outlined its financial objectives tied to a share-based incentive program set to conclude on December 31, 2026. In the same statement, they noted: “Even though we do not plan to release The Witcher 4 by the end of 2026, we are still driven by this financial goal.”
Later in the Q&A session, when asked for further clarification, CD Projekt remained non-committal about an exact release date beyond 2026. CFO Piotr Nielubowicz reiterated: “We are not going to announce the precise launch date for the game yet. All we could share now to give more visibility to investors is that the game will not be launched within the time frame of the first target for the incentive program, which ends December 31, 2026.”
Full Production Is Underway
With the 2026 window now ruled out, fans can adjust their expectations accordingly. That said, The Witcher 4—internally known as Project Polaris—is well into full production.
As shared during CD Projekt’s Q3 2024 financial update, it’s currently the most advanced among all their ongoing projects. “Of all our projects, this one [Project Polaris/The Witcher 4] is currently the most far along, and we're starting the most intensive phase of development. I wish to thank the team for its effort and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for further progress,” said Nielubowicz.
Originally announced in 2022 as Project Polaris, the game was officially unveiled at The Game Awards 2024 with a stunning six-minute cinematic trailer. This entry marks a new chapter for the franchise, introducing Ciri—Geralt’s adoptive daughter—as the main protagonist. Now older and fully grown, she steps into her own journey, continuing the legacy of monster hunting in a richly detailed world.
According to earlier announcements made by CD Projekt on X (Twitter) in October 2022, The Witcher 4 will serve as the first installment in a brand-new trilogy. Following its release, two additional titles—Project Canis Majoris and Project Orion—are expected to launch over the next six years, expanding the universe further.
