{
  "id": 3064714,
  "title": "The Witcher 4 is targeting release in 2028, CD Projekt Red confirm, while teasing that extra Witcher 3 DLC Songs of the Past has a \"dark story\" in store",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/the-witcher-4-is-targeting-release-in-2028-cd-projekt-red-confirm",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T16:21:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-witcher-4-is-targeting-release-in-2028-cd-projekt-red-confirm-while-teasing-that-extra-witcher-3-dlc-songs-of-the-past-has-a-dark-story-in-store"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CD Projekt Red has revealed that The Witcher 4 will be released in 2028, during an intimate video posted on their social media. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the studio is home to over 500 talented developers who are working on creating something special for the fans. Nowakowski also invited fans to join them at Gamescom to hear more about the future of The Witcher franchise.\n\nIn preparation for the upcoming Gamescom event, the company has teased that an additional expansion for Witcher 3, titled \"Songs of the Past,\" will have a dark story. This DLC is set to be revealed during the Opening Night Live tomorrow night. Nowakowski mentioned that the story may involve Geralt engaging in a Karaoke minigame, reminiscent of the Yakuza series, though this remains to be seen.",
  "summary": "Not content with stealing everyone's attention at Gamescom by unveiling a cheeky extra expansion for a decade-old RPG , CD Projekt Red have decided spend their Monday afternoon locking in the year that The Witcher 4 will be coming out. It's set to emerge from a lake full of drowners in 2028. Read more",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "The Witcher 4 developers target a 2028 release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/the-witcher-4-developers-target-a-2028-release",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:48:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "The Witcher 4 is 'targeting' a 2028 release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/the-witcher-4-is-targeting-a-2028-release",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:11:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}