# CD Projekt Red is "targeting" a 2028 release date for The Witcher 4, per a new update from the developer

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-24 18:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurogamer.net | The Witcher 4's 2028 release date sparks PS5 physical release concerns, but is there anything CD Projekt Red can do to avoid Sony's decision? | 2026-08-25 12:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE1mckF1YW5pWEZOa3JoTUdMVlBMWXVRaWpUMXQwZnVtaWJkRzlqYk1zbkhHS0kyMUx5NlUxblk4TVM3ZGltNHZIOGx5WVNIRXNMT1B0UDVIODFmdEdmQnpNVl9GUWR2bGFqNzNTSHM1SElJMm5BVGdJVWQ4SkhBeTQ?oc=5) |
| Engadget | CDPR Is Aiming To Release The Witcher 4 In 2028 | 2026-08-24 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNUkNfUHBUR3YybkVrdWYyZjFvYkhTMkpqcU84TkhTWXVGbmlKSWxTZDgySkJkRy1aWGxvMUJ3N1dFQVhIcGVESmozWkhDRDJGZUFJZjcwY1NPblgtS2ctYVA2b19FQVVUWTAwSmloVnVWaUNIcm5qWmd4eVFCY2t6WnBwQ0drXzAy?oc=5) |
| Game Informer | The Witcher IV Launches In 2028, CD Projekt Red Joint-CEO Confirms | 2026-08-24 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxPaVJqaTJVaVdGZnlnRF9WdjgwQ3huYWV1WUh5T01IQVd4d2VWWkh2SFBZRXFrY19iaTlIWmN5Y3hxWUVVcHVhQ2NBMkZoV0NwQV8tWVB6RjNUM3RtclBVMGtsUUhBWjNoMVRYNHNHZ3JJWXQ0bVRlUUFvcHExb192UV84ckJUbjZhaE9xVjFDa0ozZWp6V3A0QUxxNHNRU21ZQ0hN?oc=5) |
| Gematsu | The Witcher IV launches in 2028 | 2026-08-24 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE56ZDhlRlN2MTJ0dmFCM3d2eGpSbzlzY1FJQzJKMlJidl91NlRYVjFzOWJDRFh5Z0w0cHRCcG0zUnluNktrSHhtakdXT1NCQlpJLXpzRzZQejRDMGRKQWRXdHE3QU9OdUYwVUxoTDdhSHk?oc=5) |
| Eurogamer | CD Projekt Red is "targeting" a 2028 release date for The Witcher 4, per a new update from the developer | 2026-08-24 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiaEFVX3lxTFByN01YQ2U3Q0h5N3F5NnJuaFFSblpaZ1BTQVB4dDRyUlVsTnZuZ1doM0NOeEcydDZRdHhORjhNRFd2dFN4WlMwMFJnb1BFZ29hVVMwa2w3cDZIeXd2cG9oRy1PSVZ2R2pZ?oc=5) |

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