During the recent Unreal Engine Showcase, CD Projekt Red revealed a new look at The Witcher IV. The new footage is running on the PlayStation 5 at 60 FPS.
The press release from CD Projekt Red describes the footage as follows: “The tech demo takes place in the region of Kovir — which will make its very first appearance in the video game series in The Witcher 4. The presentation followed main protagonist Ciri — along with her horse Kelpie — as she made her way through the rugged mountains and dense forests of Kovir to the bustling port town of Valdrest. Along the way, CD PROJEKT RED and Epic Games dove deep into how each feature is helping drive performance, visual fidelity, and shape The Witcher 4’s immersive open world.”
Check out the tech demo for The Witcher IV, courtesy of the State of Unreal showcase, which showcasies one of the game’s cinematics and gameplay:
CD PROJEKT RED officially announced The Witcher IV at The Game Awards 2024. Taking place after The Witcher III: Wild Hunt, this is a new single-player open-world RPG starring Ciri. This will mark a new saga for the franchise. Platforms and a release date are still unknown.
Here’s an overview of The Witcher IV from the official website:
The Witcher IV is a single-player, open-world RPG from CD PROJEKT RED. At the start of a new saga, players take on the role of Ciri, a professional monster slayer, and embark on a journey through a brutal dark-fantasy world. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, it aims to be the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date.
