It’s happening, everyone! You can start marking your calendars now because CD Projekt Red has officially kicked off production on the next Witcher game.
Now, before we get too carried away, it’s important to manage expectations. We’re still likely years from actually playing it. But for those eagerly awaiting any news, here’s a tidbit to savor: the director of the upcoming Witcher installment has dropped the news that production is underway on Project Polaris, the code name for this eagerly anticipated RPG. “Excited to share that Project Polaris has transitioned into the full-scale production phase!” Sebastian Kalemba announced on his personal Twitter. “With fresh challenges on the horizon, it’s the incredible and dedicated team that convinces me we can craft an extraordinary experience with the new Witcher Saga. There’s no turning back now! Stay close for more exciting updates!”
Kalemba’s tweet also came with an intriguing image, featuring a few coins scattered on a stone floor, which has fueled speculation and excitement. However, given that production has just begun, we might be looking at a wait of a few years before it’s ready for our consoles and PCs. Exactly how long? Your guess is as good as mine! But let’s cross our fingers and hope it drops within this decade – a thought that comes with a nod to the long wait we endured for Cyberpunk 2077’s release.
There’s a significant tidbit to keep in mind about this sequel: it’s probably not going to be called The Witcher 4. By the time it arrives, it will have been a decade since The Witcher 3 hit the shelves. Modern game development often stretches timelines, so many sequels are crafted to be accessible to newcomers, regardless of the series’ history. A great example of this is Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which stands independently from its predecessor, Breath of the Wild.
For fans of Geralt, there’s more: the iconic protagonist’s voice actor mentioned that the upcoming game isn’t focusing on Geralt. The initial reveal of this game hinted that it would usher in a new saga, so we’re likely looking at a fresh narrative journey. There’s a lot to uncover, and as soon as CD Projekt Red is ready to spill more details, you can bet we’ll be here to dive into all of it. Stay tuned!
