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CDPR Shifts to Unreal, Eyes Rapid Witcher Release
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- CD Projekt Red aims to release three Witcher games within six years.
- The developer is switching from REDEngine to Unreal Engine for efficiency.
- The Witcher 4 will not launch before 2026, extending the overall timeline.
CD Projekt Red has revealed ambitious plans to release three new Witcher games within a six-year timeframe, starting after the launch of the upcoming The Witcher 4. This accelerated development strategy is heavily reliant on the studio's transition to Unreal Engine, a move initiated in 2022 to enhance development predictability and efficiency.
The shift to Unreal Engine aims to overcome challenges faced with their previous REDEngine, particularly after technical issues with Cyberpunk 2077. CDPR anticipates that the new engine will streamline the creation of large, open-world titles like the next Witcher installments, potentially shortening the development cycle between sequels.
Despite these plans, The Witcher 4's release is not expected before 2026, pushing the entire trilogy's completion further into the future. CDPR is also managing several other major projects, including a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel and a multiplayer Witcher spinoff, making this rapid release schedule a significant undertaking for the growing company.
