Hey there, fellow Witcher enthusiasts! Get ready to start your countdown because CD Projekt Red has officially begun working on the next Witcher installment.
Before you let your excitement get the best of you, remember that we’re still quite a way off from playing it. However, for those eagerly awaiting updates, there’s finally something to munch on. The director of the upcoming game, dubbed Project Polaris, has announced that the next giant leap in this much-adored RPG series is officially underway. Sebastian Kalemba, sharing the news on his Twitter, expressed his excitement: “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 reference to Sebastian’s tweet, there’s an intriguing photo—imagine a few coins scattered across a stone floor. Of course, with development just kicking off, it’s safe to say we’re far from actually diving into the game. How far, you ask? Well, your guess is as good as mine! I’m crossing my fingers that we might see it before the decade’s out (only five years to go till the next one). Let’s not forget the rollercoaster ride of anticipation we had with Cyberpunk 2077.
Now, for something important regarding this new sequel: it’s probably not going to be The Witcher 4, per se. A whole decade will have passed since The Witcher 3 was released by next year. Considering the lengthy development times, many sequels are crafted to be accessible to fresh players—just look at how Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pulled it off with minimal nods to Breath of the Wild.
Even Geralt’s voice actor mentioned that this chapter won’t revolve around the iconic monster slayer himself, though the new protagonist remains a mystery. When the sequel was first revealed, it was noted to be the start of a brand-new saga. So, expect something fresh coming our way! We’ll surely get more details once CD Projekt Red decides to lift the curtain further. Stay tuned!
