CD Projekt Red's The Witcher series is moving past the Geralt trilogy and into a fourth installment focusing on Ciri's story. CDPR has introduced that it is being developed with a 2028 release target, promising it will be their biggest and most ambitious project yet.

CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski shared updates on the development status of The Witcher 4 through a Gamescom 2026 teaser video published on the company's official X (formerly Twitter) account on the 25th. Director Nowakowski announced that over 500 developers are hard at work crafting Ciri's saga, promising a massive and immersive open world, intense and action-packed gameplay, and a deeply memorable story. Director Nowakowski emphasised, "It is the biggest, boldest, and most ambitious project in our history."

The Witcher 4 will not be exhibited at Gamescom this year, and a specific release schedule has not yet been finalised. However, Director Nowakowski stated, "The Witcher 4 is currently targeting a 2028 release. We understand your eagerness to play it as soon as possible, but please bear with us a little longer. It will be a wait worth your while."

Meanwhile, CD Projekt Red is showcasing a new DLC for The Witcher 3 titled Songs of the Past at Gamescom this year. It includes the dark storytelling and fresh content characteristic of The Witcher universe. Furthermore, the studio hinted that some surprising news might be waiting during broadcasts held on their official channels.