CD Projekt Red’s Witcher 4 gameplay promises stunning visuals, tactical combat, and player-driven storytelling like never before.
CD Projekt Red has officially unveiled its first true look at The Witcher 4—even if it’s only a tech demo. Presented during the State of Unreal 2025, the short but graphically pleasing demonstration showed Ciri walking through Kovir’s snowy fields and teased what is to be expected from the next major entry in the series.
A New Era for The Witcher
It’s been almost a decade since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt revolutionized open-world narrative, and fans have been awaiting a successor. This demo says little about gameplay or story but does share a glimpse of the technical jump that will propel the series ahead.
With Unreal Engine 5.6, CD Projekt Red presented an extensive world with vibrant forests, very detailed character models, and cutting-edge tech such as MetaHuman NPCs. The demo was centered around lighting effects, environmental texture, and crowd rendering, giving expectations of a highly immersive RPG experience.
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Key Takeaways from the Demo
Ciri as Protagonist? The demo saw Ciri venturing into Kovir, but CD Projekt Red hasn’t confirmed whether she will be the central playable character.
Realistic Open World: The tech demo showcased no loading screens between areas through seamless world streaming.
Crowd Density & NPC AI: More than 300 animated NPCs in one scene, assuring a vibrant, responsive world.
Blistering Graphics at 60 FPS: The demo played seamlessly on PlayStation 5, with ultra-realistic lighting thanks to ray tracing.
When Can The Witcher 4 Fans Expect It?
Although the demo is promising, The Witcher 4 remains years from release. CD Projekt Red explained that the game is still in early development, and fans shouldn’t anticipate a release until 2026 at the earliest.
For now, this technology display confirms that CD Projekt Red is going all-in with Unreal Engine 5, positioning itself to possibly create one of the next-gen’s most stunning RPGs.
