The key point: “2028 target,” not “confirmed 2028 release”
CD PROJEKT RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski said in a video message released in August 2026 that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window. He also explained that the company is not ready to share an exact release date. Therefore, the currently cited year of 2028 should be understood as the company’s target release window, not a confirmed release date for a specific month and day.
The Witcher 4’s schedule has been narrowed down to a target year of 2028 for the first time, but no confirmed date has been announced.
This should be distinguished from the gamescom 2026 showcase
There is also room for confusion regarding gamescom 2026. According to the official gamescom exhibitor information, CD PROJEKT RED’s announced title is not The Witcher 4 but The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past. The main gamescom 2026 event will take place in Cologne from August 26 to 30, with Opening Night Live scheduled for August 25.
Based on the currently available information, there is no basis for interpreting the 2028 target statement as confirmation that The Witcher 4’s release date or gameplay will be revealed at gamescom.
Game information officially confirmed so far
CD PROJEKT RED describes The Witcher 4 as the next mainline Witcher game and a single-player open-world RPG. The project was previously known by the codename Polaris.
The official The Witcher 4 page introduces the game as the beginning of a new saga starring Ciri. However, it explicitly states that the technology demonstration shown is not actual gameplay.
Based on the currently available information, the following details have not been confirmed:
- Exact release month and day
- Release platforms
- Pre-order schedule
- Gameplay reveal schedule
What to watch for
The significance of this announcement is not that the game’s release is imminent. The confirmed change is that the previously vague release outlook has been narrowed to a target window in 2028. The actual release timing and any further reveal schedule should be verified through future official announcements.