Witcher 4 Physical Feelies Dev Teases New Gameplay
The future of open-world RPGs just got a little more tangible. CD Projekt Red has officially set sights on 2028 for the highly anticipated follow-up, The Witcher 4, sparking a wider debate about the fate of physical game discs in the console generation.
As platform holders like Sony and Microsoft move toward eliminating physical media support, fans inevitably wonder if a physical copy of the new epic will even exist. The question hangs in the air: will the developers offer a box set for this monumental title?
When pressed on the matter, CD Projekt Red’s joint CEO, Michał Nowakowski, was clear about the studio’s position. He clarified that while the studio is passionate about providing fans with tangible, collectible items, they have no control over the hardware manufacturers’ decisions regarding disc production.
“The discs for the first parties, including PlayStation, have to be manufactured in their own factories,” Nowakowski explained. “If they stop manufacturing indeed by 2028, then yes, we won’t have a disc.”
Despite this external constraint, the desire for physical media remains strong within the development team. Nowakowski teased that for The Witcher 4, the team is certainly aiming for a physical presence. He hinted that the game will “for sure” include some kind of “box,” promising something to open up and enjoy.
The studio admitted that they are, after all, “nerds” who enjoy these tangible collectibles. Their goal is to ensure that whatever the hardware situation, fans will have something to cherish.
Beyond the excitement for the next Witcher title, CD Projekt Red is currently juggling a massive slate of ambitious projects. In addition to planning the trilogy of The Witcher games, the team is also refining The Witcher 3 Remastered and developing a new expansion, Songs of the Past.
The creative machine is running at full throttle, concurrently developing ambitious titles like Cyberpunk 2, the new Witcher multiplayer game, and a game developed in partnership with Scopely. With this extensive pipeline, the entire Witcher trilogy is projected to be completed within a six-year window, potentially wrapping up by the end of 2034.
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