The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition Even if Discs Go Away, CD Projekt Red Confirms
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By the end of coverage CD Projekt Red confirmed that The Witcher 4 will receive a physical edition for its 2028 release, though the inclusion of a disc will be left to Sony and the game is expected to ship without one. The narrative lead said Geralt will not be the primary protagonist but will retain a significant role, and the title was already running on all target platforms two years ahead of launch.
Epilogue added 24d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition Even if Discs Go Away, CD Projekt Red Confirms IGN · 72d ago broke it first
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