The Witcher 4has finally entered its “most intensive phase of development”, according to a recent update fromCD Projekt RED.“Project Polaris”, the codename for CD Projekt RED’s next mainlineThe Witchergame, was first announced back in 2022.They revealed that, unlike previous titles, the new game will be utilising Unreal Engine 5 (as opposed to a new version of REDengine, which they used forThe Witcher 2,The Witcher 3andCyberpunk 2077).AdvertThe developer has revealed a few other tidbits about the game in the last couple of years, but we finally got our biggest update regarding its future last night.In a poston the official CD Projekt websitediscussing the end of the company’s third quarter in 2024, they revealed thatThe Witcher 4has officially moved into “full-scale production.”Michał Nowakowski, CD PROJEKT’s joint CEO, had this to say regardingThe Witcher 4’s new development phase.“I’m proud to confirm that several weeks ago the Polaris team wrapped up preproduction and moved on to full-scale production – the most intensive phase of development,” he stated in the update.Advert“We are very pleased with our progress on this project, and I wish to thank the team for its dedication.”So, what does this mean in terms of a release date?Unfortunately, it’s impossible to tell. Although it’s certainly a good sign thatThe Witcher 4has moved out of its pre-production phase, the new phase of development it’s moved into will undoubtedly be both its longest and most difficult.It could take two years, and it could take eight. There’s absolutely no way to tell at this point in time.AdvertHopefully, it’s on the longer side however, considering the state thatCyberpunk 2077was forced to launch it.I think I speak for most of us when I say that we’d rather wait longer for something fully formed, rather than seeThe Witcher 4forced out of the door ASAP.Featured Image Credit: CD Projekt REDTopics:The Witcher,The Witcher 3,CD Projekt Red,Cyberpunk 2077
The Witcher 4has finally entered its “most intensive phase of development”, according to a recent update fromCD Projekt RED.“Project Polaris”, the codename for CD Projekt RED’s next mainlineThe Witchergame, was first announced back in 2022.They revealed that, unlike previous titles, the new game will be utilising Unreal Engine 5 (as opposed to a new version of REDengine, which they used forThe Witcher 2,The Witcher 3andCyberpunk 2077).AdvertThe developer has revealed a few other tidbits about the game in the last couple of years, but we finally got our biggest update regarding its future last night.In a poston the official CD Projekt websitediscussing the end of the company’s third quarter in 2024, they revealed thatThe Witcher 4has officially moved into “full-scale production.”Michał Nowakowski, CD PROJEKT’s joint CEO, had this to say regardingThe Witcher 4’s new development phase.“I’m proud to confirm that several weeks ago the Polaris team wrapped up preproduction and moved on to full-scale production – the most intensive phase of development,” he stated in the update.Advert“We are very pleased with our progress on this project, and I wish to thank the team for its dedication.”So, what does this mean in terms of a release date?Unfortunately, it’s impossible to tell. Although it’s certainly a good sign thatThe Witcher 4has moved out of its pre-production phase, the new phase of development it’s moved into will undoubtedly be both its longest and most difficult.It could take two years, and it could take eight. There’s absolutely no way to tell at this point in time.AdvertHopefully, it’s on the longer side however, considering the state thatCyberpunk 2077was forced to launch it.I think I speak for most of us when I say that we’d rather wait longer for something fully formed, rather than seeThe Witcher 4forced out of the door ASAP.Featured Image Credit: CD Projekt REDTopics:The Witcher,The Witcher 3,CD Projekt Red,Cyberpunk 2077
The Witcher 4has finally entered its “most intensive phase of development”, according to a recent update fromCD Projekt RED.“Project Polaris”, the codename for CD Projekt RED’s next mainlineThe Witchergame, was first announced back in 2022.They revealed that, unlike previous titles, the new game will be utilising Unreal Engine 5 (as opposed to a new version of REDengine, which they used forThe Witcher 2,The Witcher 3andCyberpunk 2077).AdvertThe developer has revealed a few other tidbits about the game in the last couple of years, but we finally got our biggest update regarding its future last night.In a poston the official CD Projekt websitediscussing the end of the company’s third quarter in 2024, they revealed thatThe Witcher 4has officially moved into “full-scale production.”Michał Nowakowski, CD PROJEKT’s joint CEO, had this to say regardingThe Witcher 4’s new development phase.“I’m proud to confirm that several weeks ago the Polaris team wrapped up preproduction and moved on to full-scale production – the most intensive phase of development,” he stated in the update.Advert“We are very pleased with our progress on this project, and I wish to thank the team for its dedication.”So, what does this mean in terms of a release date?Unfortunately, it’s impossible to tell. Although it’s certainly a good sign thatThe Witcher 4has moved out of its pre-production phase, the new phase of development it’s moved into will undoubtedly be both its longest and most difficult.It could take two years, and it could take eight. There’s absolutely no way to tell at this point in time.AdvertHopefully, it’s on the longer side however, considering the state thatCyberpunk 2077was forced to launch it.I think I speak for most of us when I say that we’d rather wait longer for something fully formed, rather than seeThe Witcher 4forced out of the door ASAP.
The Witcher 4has finally entered its “most intensive phase of development”, according to a recent update fromCD Projekt RED.
“Project Polaris”, the codename for CD Projekt RED’s next mainlineThe Witchergame, was first announced back in 2022.
They revealed that, unlike previous titles, the new game will be utilising Unreal Engine 5 (as opposed to a new version of REDengine, which they used forThe Witcher 2,The Witcher 3andCyberpunk 2077).
Advert
Advert
The developer has revealed a few other tidbits about the game in the last couple of years, but we finally got our biggest update regarding its future last night.
In a poston the official CD Projekt websitediscussing the end of the company’s third quarter in 2024, they revealed thatThe Witcher 4has officially moved into “full-scale production.”
Michał Nowakowski, CD PROJEKT’s joint CEO, had this to say regardingThe Witcher 4’s new development phase.
“I’m proud to confirm that several weeks ago the Polaris team wrapped up preproduction and moved on to full-scale production – the most intensive phase of development,” he stated in the update.
Advert
Advert
“We are very pleased with our progress on this project, and I wish to thank the team for its dedication.”
So, what does this mean in terms of a release date?
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to tell. Although it’s certainly a good sign thatThe Witcher 4has moved out of its pre-production phase, the new phase of development it’s moved into will undoubtedly be both its longest and most difficult.
It could take two years, and it could take eight. There’s absolutely no way to tell at this point in time.
Advert
Advert
Hopefully, it’s on the longer side however, considering the state thatCyberpunk 2077was forced to launch it.
I think I speak for most of us when I say that we’d rather wait longer for something fully formed, rather than seeThe Witcher 4forced out of the door ASAP.
Topics:The Witcher,The Witcher 3,CD Projekt Red,Cyberpunk 2077
