The Witcher Remake Is on Hold Until The Witcher 4's Development Progresses, Confirms CD Projekt Red

CD Projekt Red has announced that the development of The Witcher Remake is currently on hold until The Witcher 4 reaches a further stage in its development. The team behind the remake, Fool's Theory, is primarily focused on working on The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion and The Witcher 4, but a small portion of their team is supporting the remake's development.

However, due to the reliance on assets and tools created for The Witcher 4, the remake's progress is contingent upon the latter's development. CDPR confirmed this in a statement to GameSpot, stating that the team is waiting for The Witcher 4 to progress further before proceeding with the remake. Despite the delay, Fool's Theory is reportedly using the time to familiarize themselves with the new tools and processes for The Witcher 4.

The Witcher remake was initially announced in 2022 and is expected to be an open-world game, removing or remaking parts of the original that have been deemed outdated or problematic. With The Witcher 4 slated for release in 2028, it is anticipated that the remake could potentially be released between The Witcher 4 and 5 to maintain fan engagement.

CD Projekt Red is also developing other projects, including a new IP known as Project Hadar, for which they have recently ramped up hiring efforts.