At the State of Unreal 2025, CD Projekt Red shocked fans with stunning new footage of The Witcher 4 running natively on PS5, showing cinematic visuals and next-gen gameplay.
The demo began with a thrilling cinematic—Ciri’s carriage ambushed mid-travel by a flying beast. The cutscene transitioned seamlessly into gameplay, setting a dark and dramatic tone.
Ciri is front and center as she investigates the wreckage. The visuals are ultra-detailed—showcasing lifelike facial animations, flowing hair, and realistic lighting, all in real time.
Kelpie, Ciri’s black stallion with a red saddle, gallops with realistic muscle movement. CD Projekt Red’s physics engine makes even horse riding feel visceral and grounded.
Unreal Engine 5.6’s nanite foliage technology delivers lush forests, unlimited draw distances, and dense vegetation—each blade of grass rendered with breathtaking realism on PS5 hardware.
Ciri explores a vibrant port town where crowds gather around performers, traders haggle, and NPCs react dynamically—creating a living, breathing world with deep attention to detail.
While weaving through the crowd, Ciri bumps a man holding apples—he drops them and reacts in real time. It’s these small moments that elevate the Witcher 4 experience.
Whether offering coins to a beggar or petting a dog, players will be able to engage with the world in countless ways, deepening immersion and player-driven storytelling.
CD Projekt Red confirmed Witcher 4 is the first entry in a new trilogy. The franchise is evolving with this next-gen debut, marking a new era for Witcher fans.
Witcher 4 is one of three projects in development. A full Witcher remake and multiplayer game “Sirius” by The Molasses Flood are also on the way—Witcher’s future looks bright.