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  "id": 3064979,
  "title": "The Witcher 4 is 'targeting' a 2028 release",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/the-witcher-4-is-targeting-a-2028-release",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T16:11:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-witcher/the-witcher-4-is-targeting-a-2028-release/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CD Projekt Red's co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has revealed that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window. Speaking at Gamescom ahead of the show, Nowakowski confirmed that over 500 talented developers are working on creating a truly special sequel to the popular The Witcher 3 expansion. The upcoming game promises to deliver a huge and immersive open world, intense action-packed gameplay, and a deep impactful story that fans will cherish. While CD Projekt Red isn't ready to share an exact release date, the upcoming expansion offers fans ample time to wait and see the game's progress. Nowakowski encouraged fans to join CD Projekt Red at Gamescom to hear more about the future of the Witcher franchise.",
  "summary": "CD Projekt dropped a few details ahead of Gamescom's Opening Night Live.",
  "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": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:21:02.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}