CD Projekt Red revealed plans to present footage of The Witcher 4 at Unreal Fest in June 2026 during episode 26 of its AnsweRED Podcast. Animation director Maciej Pietras highlighted past tech demos at the event. This follows the game's CGI trailer at The Game Awards 2024 and a tech demo at last year's State of Unreal.
CD Projekt Red, creator of the acclaimed The Witcher series, confirmed it will showcase The Witcher 4 at Unreal Fest 2026. The announcement came in episode 26 of the studio's AnsweRED Podcast, where animation director Maciej Pietras referenced previous presentations: "so many technologies that we did," signaling a similar tech-focused display this year.
The next mainline Witcher game after 2015's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt shifts the protagonist to Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter from prior titles, with Geralt potentially in a supporting role similar to Vesemir's. Unveiled years ago with a CGI trailer at The Game Awards 2024 introducing an older Ciri, public updates have been limited, including a tech demo at 2025's State of Unreal showcasing Unreal Engine capabilities—not a full reveal.
Details on the Unreal Fest footage are limited: it remains unclear if it will feature new material, reuse the prior tech demo, include in-engine cutscenes, or show gameplay. The event emphasizes technical innovation and developer collaboration, and sources like TheGamer suggest it is unlikely to include polished in-game footage. Podcast hints pointed to potential features such as a dedicated jump button, underwater swimming, and diverse non-player characters.
Development began in 2022, targeting current-generation consoles, with no release date set—rumors suggest a late 2027 launch. Coverage from DSO Gaming and OpenCritic underscores fan interest. Barring earlier trailers, Unreal Fest is set to be the next in-engine look at The Witcher 4.
