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CD Projekt Narrows Witcher 4 to 2028 While Reworking QA and Physical Editions

Tighter cross-platform testing aims to prevent another Cyberpunk‑style launch, with the free remaster alongside a paid 2027 expansion meant to rebuild player trust.

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Overview

  • CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release and the studio already has the game running on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S as part of concurrent platform testing.
  • Company leadership has added strict platform 'checkmarks' and will pause development on progress if any platform build fails rather than deferring fixes, a direct response to Cyberpunk 2077's console problems.
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will be a free upgrade releasing on September 29, 2026, and CD Projekt confirmed existing save files plus unlocked achievements and trophies will carry over to the remaster.
  • CD Projekt intends to offer a physical boxed edition of The Witcher 4 with collectible items but said inclusion of a PS5 disc depends on Sony's decision to stop disc manufacturing starting January 2028.
  • The studio plans a paid expansion, Songs of the Past, for 2027 to re‑engage players and fund the roadmap toward Witcher 4 while the remaster and stricter QA signal a push to restore consumer confidence and smooth retail logistics for collector editions.