CDPR Announces The Witcher 4 for 2028, But No Show at Gamescom

Summary

CD Projekt RED has officially announced that The Witcher 4 will launch in 2028 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Co-CEO Michal Nowakowski confirmed the release window in a new video, describing the project as their largest, boldest, and most ambitious game yet. However, CDPR also made it clear that The Witcher 4 will not be shown at this year's Gamescom, as they are not ready to present it. Instead, they will showcase a full preview of the new The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt DLC named "Old Times" at the event, and hinted at 1-2 surprises during the Gamescom special broadcast. Players are invited to watch the Opening Night Live on August 26 and visit the Gamescom booth. This announcement gives fans a concrete timeline for the long-awaited sequel while managing expectations by focusing on Witcher 3 content for now. The decision not to show The Witcher 4 early demonstrates CDPR's commitment to polish and avoiding overhype. For the industry, the 2028 window indicates a long development cycle, raising curiosity about what surprises CDPR has in store for the upcoming show.