Witcher 4 Aimed for PS6 and Next-Gen Xbox, Release Not Before 2027

If you've been eagerly following developments in the gaming world, you'll already know that The Witcher 4 is generating quite a buzz. As confirmed by CD Projekt's developers, fans shouldn’t expect to see it until at least 2027. During a financial call discussing future profit projections, the studio emphasized that while they remain committed to this timeline, hitting it will require significant effort.

This announcement effectively dashes hopes for a 2026 release and suggests that 2027 marks the absolute earliest possible window. However, as history shows, delays in the gaming industry are far from uncommon. Could The Witcher 4 slip into 2028? It's certainly a possibility.

With 2027 on the horizon, it’s highly likely that *The Witcher 4* will target next-generation consoles. Sony is rumored to be developing its PlayStation 6, while Microsoft is reportedly eyeing a 2027 release for its Xbox Series X successor and a portable console. Will *The Witcher 4* be a cross-gen title, similar to *Cyberpunk 2077* when it launched in late 2020? If so, could it extend to platforms like the rumored Nintendo Switch 2? While it seems improbable at first glance, remember that *The Witcher 3* made its way onto the Switch—a testament to unexpected possibilities.

This installment marks the beginning of a new trilogy set after the events of The Witcher 3. Unlike previous games, which centered on Geralt, The Witcher 4 shifts focus entirely to Ciri, who takes center stage as the protagonist. Speaking exclusively to IGN, Executive Producer Małgorzata Mitręga highlighted this decision as both natural and inevitable.

"She’s an incredible, multi-layered character," Mitręga explained. "It was always about her, from the very start of the saga in the books. And since we bid farewell to Geralt earlier, this feels like a continuation—it had to be her."

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In January, Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle expressed enthusiasm over the shift to Ciri, praising it as an exciting evolution for the series. He noted that the change aligns with elements from the source material, leaving details tantalizingly vague to encourage readers to dive into the books.

February brought further clarification when the game's director confirmed that recent footage featuring Ciri utilized the same in-game model as before, dispelling concerns over discrepancies in her appearance.

Stay tuned for more exclusive insights, including a detailed breakdown of the latest trailer and an interview with CD Projekt addressing how they aim to sidestep the issues that plagued Cyberpunk 2077 during its launch.