In its latest podcast, CD Project RED confirmed when we’ll see new footage from The Witcher 4. According to the team, the game will be shown at the next Unreal Engine Fest event, which takes place in June 2026.
CDPR has not confirmed whether we’ll get another cinematic in-engine trailer or proper gameplay footage. My guess is that we’ll get the former and not the latter.
The Witcher 4 will take advantage of the latest version of Unreal Engine 5. It will support Lumen and Nanite, and it promises to run way better than a lot of other UE5 games. Or at least that’s what was implied when CDPR showcased a tech demo of it in June 2025.
In The Witcher 4, players will assume the role of Ciri. The story will focus on her journey as a fully mutated Witcher, navigating a world where old, dark forces are rising while grappling with the consequences of her past actions.
There is currently no ETA for when the game will come out. If I had to guess, I’d say we’re looking at a 2028 game. Last year, I assumed that it would come out in 2027. However, this feels unlikely right now. So, at best, we might get it in 2028.
And that’s that. The tech demo for The Witcher 4 was one of the most impressive demos I’ve seen on PS5. Not only did it run at 60FPS, but it was also using Ray Tracing. So, if CDPR manages to come close to it, we might get a game that can look impressive and run great on most platforms.
It’s a shame that CDPR has dropped the RED Engine in favor of Unreal Engine 5. However, The Witcher 4 might be the game that can do UE5 justice. Its tech demo did not have any stutters, even when flying through its game world. CDPR also has talented programmers, so things are looking quite good.
Stay tuned for more!
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