Witcher sequel slated for 2028, studio confirms
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski announced in a video that the next mainline Witcher game is planned for a 2028 launch. The studio has been developing the title for years and recently showed footage. Before that, a Witcher 3 expansion called Songs of the Past is due in 2027, while a multiplayer spinoff codenamed Project Siris is also in the works.
The 2028 window marks the first concrete release target for the mainline sequel, which has been in development for several years with periodic footage reveals. Before that title arrives, players will receive Songs of the Past, a Witcher 3 expansion slated for 2027 and featured at Gamescom's Opening Night Live event. The studio is also developing Project Siris, a multiplayer spinoff set in the Witcher universe, though the company confirmed staff reductions on that project earlier in August. These releases suggest a staggered approach to the franchise's future, with the expansion serving as a bridge between the acclaimed third entry and the next-generation sequel.
The extended timeline could shape player expectations across the gaming industry, as CD Projekt Red's flagship franchise carries significant cultural weight. A 2028 launch means fans face a multi-year wait, potentially influencing purchasing decisions and engagement with interim content like the expansion and multiplayer spinoff. The studio's transparency about timelines may also affect industry norms around announcement-to-release cycles, though production realities could shift these plans.