A fresh trailer for The Witcher IV debuted today, accompanied by high-fidelity gameplay captured on a standard PlayStation 5 console.

Revealed during this year’s State of Unreal keynote, the in-engine preview (viewable below) offers the first glimpse of CD Projekt Red’s next chapter. The footage highlights a technical demonstration showcasing innovations that will drive the franchise’s most expansive RPG yet, promising next-gen advancements for open-world exploration.

The demo follows Ciri and her steed Kelpie journeying to a Kovirian settlement, illustrating synchronized character and mount animations. Developers emphasized AI-driven muscle simulation for realistic equine movement and advanced foliage rendering that eliminates traditional detail optimization compromises. Interactions within the village hint at dynamic environmental responses and emergent gameplay possibilities. The showcase culminates with a reveal of Lan Exeter, Kovir’s frost-locked harbor metropolis. View the full presentation below, shared by GamersPrey.

The Witcher IV is currently targeting a 2027 release at the soonest, with no specific launch date announced.