Alright, fans of The Witcher, here’s some news that’ll have you marking your calendars—production for the next installment in the beloved series has officially kicked off at CD Projekt Red.
Now, let’s keep our excitement in check, as we’re still years from seeing the final product. But those eagerly awaiting news have reason to cheer: the director of the upcoming game dropped a tantalizing update. Production for “Project Polaris,” which is the code name for this next addition to the RPG saga, is underway. Sebastian Kalemba, the game’s director, shared the news on Twitter, expressing his excitement: “I’m thrilled to announce that 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!”
Kalemba’s enthusiasm was paired with an intriguing photo in his tweet—coins scattered across a stone floor. While this sparks curiosity, the reality is that we’re still a ways off from diving back into the Witcher universe. As for exactly how long? Your guess is as good as mine! Let’s just hope we don’t have a Cyberpunk 2077 repeat, though I’m optimistic we’ll be getting our hands on it within this decade.
One interesting tidbit about this next chapter is that it likely won’t be titled The Witcher 4. A lot has changed since The Witcher 3 was released a decade ago, and with game development timelines stretching, sequels are often crafted to welcome newcomers without prior experience (think of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and its minimal nods to Breath of the Wild).
Even the voice actor for Geralt has hinted that the series’ familiar protagonist might not be at the center of this new adventure. When the sequel was first announced, it was mentioned as the beginning of a new saga—so we can likely expect a fresh start in the Witcher world. As always, we’ll stay tuned for more details as CD Projekt Red is ready to reveal them.
