The Witcher 4: New Details on Ciri’s Journey and Game Updates

The Witcher 4 marks the highly anticipated next chapter in the beloved series. Discover the latest updates and insights on the game’s development!

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The Witcher 4 Updates

2025

May 13

　⚫︎　In a recent Parkiet interview, CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz revealed fresh insights about The Witcher 4, highlighting Ciri as the new lead character. Unveiled at The Game Awards 2024, the cinematic trailer showcased Ciri’s pivotal role, with Nielubowicz calling her a perfect fit to drive the series’ next chapter with innovative storytelling and visuals.

While gameplay remains under wraps, the trailer displayed stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals, signaling Ciri’s rise as Geralt’s adopted daughter takes center stage.

Read more: CD Projekt Red executive praises Ciri as ideal lead for The Witcher 4, unlocking new creative avenues after years of RPGs (GamesRadar+)

April 17

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red issued a public alert about fraudulent beta test invites for The Witcher 4. In an April 16 post on The Witcher’s official X account, the studio confirmed reports of scam messages and urged fans to report them via email or social media platforms, while actively working to eliminate the fraudulent content.

Read more: Developer Warns of Fake Witcher 4 Beta Test Scams (Game8)

March 26

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 4 will not launch before late 2026. During the company’s 2024 fiscal year earnings call, executives noted that while financial incentives are set for the upcoming fiscal year, the game’s release is planned beyond the next two years.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Release Not Expected Before 2027 (Game8)

March 8

　⚫︎　The Witcher 4 introduces a dynamic shift in combat style with Ciri as the protagonist, moving from Geralt’s heavy strikes to her agile, unpredictable approach. CD Projekt Red developers emphasized that this change reshapes core gameplay mechanics beyond mere aesthetics.

Read more: Developers Highlight Key Combat Differences Between Ciri and Geralt in The Witcher 4 (GameRant)

February 28

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red offered a behind-the-scenes look at The Witcher 4’s cinematic trailer, sparking fan buzz with new glimpses of Ciri. Some fans speculated about alterations to her appearance, believing the studio tweaked her design in response to feedback, though CDPR clarified no such changes were made.

Read more: CD Projekt Red Denies Altering Ciri’s Appearance in The Witcher 4 (Forbes)

January 22

　⚫︎　Doug Cockle, Geralt’s iconic voice actor, endorsed CD Projekt Red’s choice of Ciri as The Witcher 4’s lead. In an IGN interview, executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga described Ciri as the natural and logical choice to anchor the new saga.

Read more: Geralt’s Voice Actor Praises Ciri as The Witcher 4’s Lead, Calling It an Exciting Choice (IGN)

January 13

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski shared via X that around 100 developers from The Witcher 3 remain at the studio, including veterans from earlier titles. Responding to a fan, Nowakowski noted, The Story Director has been with the series since the first game.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Retains Original Series’ Narrative Director, Confirms CD Projekt Red (TheGamer)

January 6

　⚫︎　In a December 14 Gamertag Radio interview, game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Gosia Mitręga revealed that The Witcher 4 will explore uncharted regions of The Continent and introduce unique monsters. The cinematic trailer’s village, Stromford, features a grim ritual of sacrificing young girls to appease a deity, setting the tone for Ciri’s distinct journey as a Witcher.

Read more: The Witcher 4 to Explore New Regions and Unique Monsters (Game8)

2024

December 23

　⚫︎　CD Projekt Red aims to make The Witcher 4 the most immersive and ambitious entry yet, according to executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga in a GamesRadar+ interview. Game director Sebastian Kalemba emphasized leveraging lessons from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 to deliver an unparalleled experience.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Poised to Be the Series’ Most Ambitious Title (Game8)

December 19

　⚫︎　Narrative director Philipp Weber addressed fan concerns about Ciri leading The Witcher 4 in a VGC interview, acknowledging potential controversy over moving away from Geralt. Weber stressed that Ciri’s story, planned for years, aims to deliver a fresh yet compelling narrative arc.

Read more: Developers Respond to Ciri as The Witcher 4’s Lead Amid Fan Debate (Game8)

December 11

　⚫︎　At TGA 2024, CD Projekt Red debuted The Witcher 4’s cinematic trailer, launching a new saga with Ciri as the protagonist. Players will embody the skilled monster slayer navigating a richly crafted, immersive fantasy world.

Read more: The Witcher 4 Revealed at TGA 2024 with Ciri as Lead (Game8)