You heard it right—get ready to mark your calendars because the next installment in The Witcher series has officially begun production at CD Projekt Red. Now, don’t get your hopes up too high just yet since the game is likely still a few years away, but it’s exciting news for those eagerly awaiting updates. The latest tidbit comes from the game’s director, who’s shared that the next Witcher adventure, known by its codename Project Polaris, is now in full production mode.
Sebastian Kalemba took to Twitter to share his enthusiasm about this development: “I’m thrilled to announce that Project Polaris has entered the full-scale production phase!” he tweeted. “With new challenges just around the corner, it’s the talented and hard-working people who make me believe we can together make the upcoming Witcher Saga a remarkable experience. No stopping now! Stay tuned for what’s on the other side of the coin!” His post was accompanied by an intriguing photo of coins scattered on what appears to be a stone floor, leaving fans to speculate their meaning.
As exciting as this news is, patience will be key. The full-scale production signals progress, but with no release date in sight, we’re likely looking at several years before we can dive into this new chapter. How long exactly? Your guess is as good as mine! Best to hope for sometime this decade—fingers crossed we don’t encounter any hiccups like those that plagued Cyberpunk 2077.
It’s also worth noting that this new game won’t necessarily be titled The Witcher 4. It has almost been a decade since The Witcher 3 hit the shelves, and given how long game development takes, the industry trend leans toward creating sequels that welcome new players—take, for instance, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which doesn’t heavily rely on its predecessor, Breath of the Wild.
We’ve also heard from Geralt himself that this journey won’t focus on his character, which aligns with hints that it’s the beginning of a whole new saga. While the details are still under wraps, CD Projekt Red is bound to reveal more when the time is right. Until then, the anticipation builds as they work on bringing us another unforgettable Witcher experience.
