The Search Begins: CD Projekt Red Commences Production on the Next Witcher Game (Likely Not The Witcher 4)

Get ready, everyone! You can start the countdown for the next Witcher game, as CD Projekt Red has officially begun production.

Before you get too excited, let’s set expectations—it’s still a ways off. However, for those eager for any news about the Witcher, there’s something to get excited about: the director has confirmed that production is underway for Project Polaris, the codename for the next installment in this beloved RPG franchise. Sebastian Kalemba, the game’s director, shared on Twitter, “I’m thrilled to announce that Project Polaris has entered full-scale production! With new challenges ahead, the hardworking and talented team makes me optimistic about crafting an extraordinary experience for the upcoming Witcher Saga. Onward and upward! Stay tuned for what lies ahead!”

Kalemba accompanied his tweet with a picture of some coins on a stone floor, adding a cryptic twist to his announcement. Now, let’s keep in mind that since production has just commenced, the release is still years out. Exactly how many? Your guess is as good as mine, but let’s hope we can lay our hands on it before the decade is out (keeping in mind the lengthy anticipation for Cyberpunk 2077).

Something crucial to remember about this upcoming sequel is that it probably won’t be titled The Witcher 4. Next year will mark ten years since The Witcher 3 launched. Given the lengthy development cycles these days, many sequels aim to be approachable to new players (just consider how Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom handled its connection to Breath of the Wild).

Even Geralt’s voice actor hinted that this new game won’t feature the iconic protagonist, though he’s unsure who will take center stage. When the sequel’s development was first teased, it was mentioned as the beginning of a new saga, signaling a fresh start. We’ll undoubtedly learn more when CD Projekt Red is ready to divulge further details.