Production Begins on CD Projekt Red’s New Witcher Title: Not Likely The Witcher 4

Alright, folks, get ready to mark your calendars because CD Projekt Red is officially back in action, starting the next chapter of The Witcher series.

Now, before you grab your swords and prepare to dive back into Geralt’s world, let’s keep our expectations in check. This new installment is still a few years down the line. However, for those eagerly awaiting any glimpse of news, I’ve got a tasty tidbit: The director of the upcoming Witcher game has confirmed that Project Polaris, the working title for the next game in this beloved RPG series, is now in full production. On Twitter, Sebastian Kalemba enthusiastically shared, “I’m thrilled to announce that Project Polaris has entered the full-scale production phase! 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!”

In his tweet, which you can check out above, there’s an intriguing image of some coins spread on a stone floor. While this teases our imaginations, it’s important to remember that actual gameplay is still quite the distance away. How long? To be honest, your guess is as good as mine, but let’s hope it beats a decade-long wait—here’s looking at you, Cyberpunk 2077.

Here’s something else to keep your eye out for: don’t expect this new title to be The Witcher 4. As we’re nearly ten years out from The Witcher 3’s debut, the industry trend leans towards creating sequel games that welcome newcomers without requiring prior knowledge of past games—think Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom breaking new ground while being a sequel to Breath of the Wild.

Even the voice actor of Geralt has hinted that our familiar hero isn’t the main focus this time, though exactly who will be is still under wraps. When this sequel was first announced, it was mentioned that this game kicks off a new saga, suggesting a fresh, largely uncharted narrative awaits us. Stay patient and stay tuned, as CD Projekt Red will undoubtedly have more to reveal when the time is right!