CD Projekt Red has finally lifted the curtain on The Witcher at the State of Unreal 2025, but fans eager for a release date will have to wait longer. The highly anticipated RPG made a splash with a stunning Unreal Engine.6 tech demo, showcasing Ciri as the new protagonist and highlighting a leap forward in cinematic visuals and NPC realism.
The State of Unreal presentation offered a first look at in-engine footage, featuring Ciri’s mount Kelpie and lush environments, but stopped short of revealing actual gameplay or a concrete launch window CD Projekt Red confirmed that The Witcher is the first entry in a new trilogy, marking a fresh saga for the franchise.
Despite the buzz, the studio remains tight-lipped about the release date. Current projections suggest the game won’t arrive before 2026, with some industry insiders and financial reports hinting at a possible 2027 launch The game’s development only recently entered full-scale production, underscoring the long road ahead.
One thing is clear: The Witcher is set to push boundaries with Unreal Engine technology and a new lead in Ciri. But for now, fans will have to settle for teasers and tech demos as the wait continues for the next chapter in the Witcher saga.
