The Chase Begins: CD Projekt Red Launches Production on a New Witcher Game (Likely Not The Witcher 4)

You heard it right! The countdown has begun for the next installment in The Witcher series, with production officially starting over at CD Projekt Red.

Sure, it might still be a while before you’re adventuring through another epic Witcher tale—it’s not exactly around the corner. But for those eagerly awaiting any morsel of news, here’s something to chew on: the director helming the next Witcher game just confirmed that production is underway on Project Polaris, the code name for the upcoming RPG. Sebastian Kalemba took to Twitter to share his excitement, writing, “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, Kalemba included an intriguing photo of coins resting on a stone floor, hinting at the game’s potential themes or settings. Even though production has just kicked off, let’s not kid ourselves—the game is still years out from hitting the shelves. Just when exactly? Well, your guess is as good as mine, but let’s hold onto hopes that it’ll drop sometime this decade. Who can forget the long wait with Cyberpunk 2077, right?

One key thing to bear in mind: this new installment probably won’t be titled The Witcher 4. By next year, it’ll mark a decade since The Witcher 3’s launch. With game development timelines stretching longer, it’s becoming common for sequels to be accessible to newcomers—Zelda’s Tears of the Kingdom did just that with minimal callbacks to Breath of the Wild.

In fact, Geralt’s voice actor himself has mentioned that the next chapter won’t revolve around his iconic character. When news of the sequel first surfaced, it was touted as the beginning of a brand-new saga, pointing to a fresh start for the series. Rest assured, we’ll get more details when CD Projekt Red is ready to reveal them. Keep those eyes peeled!