"Witcher 4 Aimed for PS6 and Next-Gen Xbox, Set for 2027 Release"

Fans of *The Witcher* series will need to be patient—CD Projekt has officially confirmed that *The Witcher 4* won’t arrive before 2027 at the earliest. While this timeline was shared during a financial call outlining future revenue projections, it still came as a reality check for those secretly hoping for an earlier release.

The developers stated: “Even though we do not plan to release The Witcher 4 by the end of 2026, we are still driven by this financial goal. And although it’s very ambitious, we stand a chance of achieving it within the given timeframe.”

This announcement effectively rules out a 2025 or 2026 launch window, setting the stage for a potential 2027 debut—if everything goes according to plan. As any seasoned gamer knows, delays are common in the industry, so a 2028 release remains a possibility.

If *The Witcher 4* does hit shelves in 2027, it may be designed with next-gen hardware in mind. With rumors swirling about PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Series X successor and potential handheld console both targeting a 2027 release, CD Projekt could aim for a next-gen exclusive experience. However, the question remains: will it be a cross-gen title like *Cyberpunk 2077*, and could it even make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2? While unlikely, history has shown that surprises can happen—especially after *The Witcher 3* made its way to the original Switch.

What is known is that *The Witcher 4* kicks off a brand-new trilogy set after the events of *The Witcher 3*. This time around, the protagonist isn’t Geralt—but rather Ciri, a decision executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga described as “the very organic, logical choice.”

Speaking exclusively to IGN ahead of the game’s reveal, Mitręga explained: “It was always about her, starting from Saga when you read it in the books. She's an amazing, layered character. And of course, as a protagonist we said goodbye to Geralt previously. So this is a continuation. I guess for all of us it’s like she was meant to be. That was always her.”

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In January, Doug Cockle—the voice actor behind Geralt—shared his thoughts on the shift to Ciri as the main character during an interview with IGN tied to Netflix’s animated film, *The Witcher: Sirens of The Deep*. He voiced full support for the creative direction:

“I'm really excited,” he said. “I think it's a really good move. I mean, I always thought that continuing the Saga, but shifting to Ciri would be a really, really interesting move for all kinds of reasons, but mostly because of things that happen in the books, which I don't want to give away because people—I want people to go read. So yeah, I think it's really exciting. I can't wait. I can't wait to see what they've done.”

Then, in February, the director of *The Witcher 4* addressed concerns about Ciri’s appearance in a new gameplay video, clarifying that it featured the same in-game model, despite some fans thinking her face looked different.

For more details, we’ve compiled exclusive content on *The Witcher 4*, including a trailer breakdown and an in-depth interview with CD Projekt where they explain how *The Witcher 4* will avoid a Cyberpunk 2077-style launch disaster.