The Witcher 4 May Demand Historic Investment from CD Projekt Red

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The Witcher 4 is expected to have a massive investment of nearly $800 million, potentially ten times more than the budget for The Witcher 3.
This large investment highlights the games substantial scale and ambition as CD Projekt Reds most ambitious project to date.
The game will utilize Unreal Engine 5 and feature Ciri as a central character, although further details are yet to be revealed.
Despite the high anticipation, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will not be released in 2026.

Astonishing Scale of The Witcher 4 Estimated at Nearly $800 Million Investment for CD Projekt Red

CD Projekt Red’s upcoming installment in the Witcher series is anticipated to be their most ambitious game to date. According to one sector analyst, total development costs for The Witcher 4 could reach nearly $800 million, with approximately $388 million allocated to development and another $388 million for marketing and launch expenses. This figure underscores the project’s substantial scale. For comparison, The Witcher 3 had an estimated total budget of $80 million, including marketing—making the investment in the new installment potentially ten times greater. While these figures are based on market analysis and not official statements from CD Projekt Red, they offer insight into the scope of the highly anticipated title, which the studio has confirmed will not be released in 2026. So far, CD Projekt Red has revealed that Ciri will be a central character and that the game will utilize Unreal Engine 5. Further details are highly anticipated as development continues.

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Official Name	Groove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
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