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CD Projekt Red Plans Witcher Trilogy by 2033

12/1/2025

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Summary

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CD Projekt Red reiterates plans for a Witcher trilogy within six years, starting with The Witcher 4, not expected before 2027.
During an earnings call, co-CEO Michal Nowakowski said shifting to Unreal Engine 5 will shorten development times.
The six-year timeline starts after The Witcher 4's release, placing The Witcher 5 by 2030 and The Witcher 6 by 2033, and the company seeks to improve efficiency after Cyberpunk 2077 issues.

History

Historical Context

CD Projekt Red launched The Witcher series in 2007, based on Andrzej Sapkowski's novels, and achieved critical acclaim with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 2015, selling over 75 million copies by 2023. The announcement of a new trilogy, starting with The Witcher IV, reflects the franchise's enduring popularity and the industry's shift towards immersive storytelling in gaming.

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Story summary

CD Projekt Red reiterates plans for a Witcher trilogy within six years, starting with The Witcher 4, not expected before 2027.
During an earnings call, co-CEO Michal Nowakowski said shifting to Unreal Engine 5 will shorten development times.
The six-year timeline starts after The Witcher 4's release, placing The Witcher 5 by 2030 and The Witcher 6 by 2033, and the company seeks to improve efficiency after Cyberpunk 2077 issues.

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