CD Projekt enters the "most intensive phase" of production for Witcher 4, increasing its development team to over 500 members

The development of The Witcher 4 by CD Projekt has entered an intensely active stage, with the team now comprising 513 members.

As revealed in a Q&A following the company's financial report, co-CEO Michał Nowakowski reiterated plans to roll out three new installments in The Witcher saga over six years, starting with The Witcher 4.

He mentioned that unlike The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which received expansions, the upcoming trilogy might not include additional content after initial releases.

The Witcher 3's previous offerings incorporated two expansions: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.

A third expansion, titled Songs of the Past and developed with Fool's Theory, was recently unveiled by CD Projekt. Nowakowski noted that this expansion will exclude last-generation consoles.

The project, initially slated for a 2026 launch, has been rescheduled for release next year to maximize consumer satisfaction.

Nowakowski stated, "Our main goal is to provide an exceptional experience for fans with an exciting expansion that encourages players to revisit The Witcher 3 universe."

He added that the expansion serves as a "reminder, an indirect prologue" to The Witcher 4 and keeps interest alive around The Witcher 3. However, the primary focus is delivering a superior experience to fans.

Explaining further, he said the expansion is comparable to Blood and Wine, though players' experiences may vary. This expansion is designed as a substantial addition to the game.

In early 2026, CD Projekt disclosed a 6% rise in total revenue, reaching PLN 191 million ($52.5 million), with a notable 36% increase in revenue from the Witcher IP, amounting to PLN 44.7 million ($12.2 million).

Since its 2015 debut, The Witcher 3 has sold over 65 million copies globally.