{
  "id": 4725402,
  "title": "After the debacle of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt says The Witcher 4 is already running on PC and consoles, promises 'it's going to run' on all target platforms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/after-the-debacle-of-cyberpunk-2077-cd-projekt-says-the-witcher-4-is",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T21:43:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-witcher/after-the-debacle-of-cyberpunk-2077-cd-projekt-says-the-witcher-4-is-already-running-on-pc-and-consoles-promises-its-going-to-run-on-all-target-platforms/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CD Projekt Red has acknowledged the launch issues faced by Cyberpunk 2077 and assured that its upcoming game, The Witcher 4, will be designed to run smoothly on all target platforms, including PC and consoles. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski explained that the studio's initial focus on pushing graphical boundaries on PC led to performance challenges on PlayStation 4, which resulted in the game being removed from the PlayStation Store. Nowakowski emphasized that CD Projekt Red is taking a more cautious approach to The Witcher 4, addressing any platform-specific issues promptly rather than rushing through the development process. He stated that the game will launch simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, ensuring a consistent and optimized experience across all platforms. While The Witcher 4 does not currently have a release date, it is expected to debut in 2028.",
  "summary": "Sure, it's a low bar, but after the Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco you can understand why CD Projekt Red would want to make the point.",
  "key_points": [
    "CD Projekt Red acknowledges Cyberpunk 2077 launch issues",
    "The Witcher 4 designed to run smoothly on PC and consoles",
    "Game to launch simultaneously on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}