Summary
CD Projekt Red has recently unveiled gameplay footage of a “tech demo” version ofThe Witcher 4, which may give fans an idea of how the actual game will look when it’s done.The Witcher 4is one of the most eagerly expected RPGs of the moment, but it’s rumored that it will not be released before at least 2027, so it’s exciting for fans to discover more information about it.
The Witcher 4is one of the multipleWitchergames currently in development by CD Projekt Red. The game was officially announced late in 2024, revealingCiri as the protagonist ofThe Witcher 4. So far, not much is known about the game’s story, only that it will be set after the third installment in the series and that it will take place in the northern region of the Continent.
Now, CDPR has unveiled the new gameplay footage ofThe Witcher 4duringthe State of Unreal event. The video shows over nine minutes of gameplay, depicting Ciri as she rides her horse Kelpie in the wilds and visits the region of Kovir, talking to a contractor. Some of the highlights of the footage include high-density foliage created using Unreal Engine 5, as well as a lively town, which has NPCs doing several actions simultaneously, such as selling goods, throwing drunks out of taverns, or just living their ordinary lives. It’s worth pointing out, however, that this is not actual footage of the game, but rather a “tech demo,” so the areas shown may not be representative ofThe Witcher 4when it launches in the future. This could be reassuring for open-world fans, as despite the game looking gorgeous, some of the areas shown in the trailer do seem somewhat linear.
CD Projekt Red Unveils The Witcher 4’s Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo
Before now,devs from CDPR stated they were pretty confident aboutThe Witcher 4, and it’s easy to see why with the new video. The world looks gorgeous, the animations are very high quality, and it seems that CDPR is making the most out of Unreal Engine 5 to create a highly immersive world.
As the hype forThe Witcher 4continues to grow, so too do the sales of its predecessor. Last week, it was revealed thatThe Witcher 3has already sold over 60 million copiesas the game reached its 10th anniversary, nearingSkyrim’s sales. Hopefully,The Witcher 4will also be a big hit, reaching the heights of its predecessor.
