The Witcher 4 already runs on all target platforms - CD Projekt Red not taking any chances after Cyberpunk 2077
The Witcher 4 , CD Projekt Red's next major game, will hopefully not suffer the performance problems of the studio's former major release, Cyberpunk 2077 . The developer, keenly aware of the latter's disastrous launch, has adopted a new approach to game optimisation for the former. Read more
CD Projekt Red, the studio behind The Witcher series, is taking significant precautions to ensure that their upcoming game, The Witcher 4, performs well across all target platforms. This strategy stems from the performance issues that plagued their previous major release, Cyberpunk 2077. Studio co-CEO Michal Nowakowski has stated that the game is already functioning on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, highlighting the company's proactive approach to optimization.
This shift in methodology is aimed at avoiding the pitfalls that led to Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch, particularly on older console generations. The development team is focused on achieving the highest visual fidelity, particularly on PC, but is also ensuring that the game is optimized for consoles. Nowakowski acknowledged that the studio had previously taken a riskier approach to performance optimization, often "catching up" on console issues later in development.
However, they have learned from their past experiences and are now implementing a more rigorous process to track milestones and address platform-specific challenges. The Witcher 4 is currently slated for a 2028 release, but the development timeline is flexible to allow for a stable launch across all platforms.
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