Polish gaming giant CD Projekt has doubled down on its ambitious roadmap, confirming plans to deliver a complete new trilogy of Witcher games within a six-year window. This revelation comes as the studio celebrates a major sales achievement for Cyberpunk 2077.
A Tight Development Timeline
During a recent financial briefing, co-CEO Michal Nowakowski reiterated the studio's commitment to this accelerated schedule. While the first title in the new saga, often referred to by fans as The Witcher 4, will not launch before 2027, the company aims to follow it with two subsequent sequels in quick succession.
Nowakowski expressed confidence in the plan, citing the team's growing proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 as a key factor. "In a way, yes, I do believe that further games should be delivered in a shorter period of time," he stated. "Our plan still is to launch the whole trilogy within a six year period."
This timeline suggests a potential release cadence that could see the trilogy conclude by 2033, assuming the first game arrives in 2027. However, the executive was careful to note that no specific release date for the first game has been disclosed, beyond confirming it will not arrive in 2026.
Parallel Projects and Major Milestones
The studio is not putting all its resources into one franchise. Alongside the new Witcher trilogy, which is now in full-scale production, CD Projekt is also overseeing a remake of the original Witcher game by Fool's Theory and has entered pre-production on a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
The earnings call also served to highlight Cyberpunk 2077's remarkable commercial turnaround. The developer confirmed that the title has now sold over 35 million copies worldwide since its problematic launch in December 2020. The studio's official X account hinted at potential announcements to mark the game's fifth anniversary on December 10th, though details remain under wraps.
An Ambitious Strategy in a Cautious Industry
CD Projekt's six-year plan for a AAA trilogy stands in stark contrast to industry trends, where development cycles for major titles are increasingly stretching to five years or more. The commitment raises questions about scope and resource management, especially without mention of AI tools to accelerate the process.
Some industry observers speculate that the trilogy could share a common technological foundation or even a persistent open world to achieve this pace. Regardless of the method, CD Projekt is clearly betting on its refined development pipeline post-Cyberpunk to deliver on this bold promise to fans eagerly awaiting a return to the Continent.
