Alright, gaming enthusiasts, it’s time to start marking your calendars. CD Projekt Red has officially begun work on the next installment of the Witcher series. Brace yourselves, because even though the game is still quite a few years away, there’s finally some news for all of you eagerly awaiting updates. The director, Sebastian Kalemba, recently took to Twitter with some thrilling news: production for Project Polaris—the code name for the upcoming Witcher game—has commenced. “I’m thrilled to announce that Project Polaris has entered the full-scale production phase!” Kalemba shared. He went on to express his excitement, crediting the talented team behind the project that promises to make the next Witcher Saga something truly remarkable. “No stopping now!” he teased, hinting at exciting times ahead.
In the tweet, paired with a mysterious snapshot of coins on stone, Kalemba’s enthusiasm was clear. While it’s tempting to let imaginations run wild, we all need to remember that game development is a long process. So, a question like how soon before we can play? Well, your guess might be as good as mine. Fingers crossed for a release sometime this decade, which is still quite a wait. Let’s also remember the lesson of patience we all learned with Cyberpunk 2077.
Now, something crucial about this upcoming sequel: don’t expect it to be labeled as The Witcher 4. It’s astonishing, but next year marks ten years since The Witcher 3 launched. Game development timelines mean even sequels need to be accessible to newcomers. Look no further than Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which isn’t heavily tied to its predecessor, Breath of the Wild.
Adding to that, the familiar voice of Geralt has mentioned that the next game doesn’t center around the famed protagonist. He’s as much in the dark as we are about who will take the spotlight. When they first announced the sequel, it was clear it’s the dawn of a new saga. So, a fresh start is likely on the horizon. Stay tuned for more as CD Projekt Red lets us in on what’s cooking!
