The creative team behind The Witcher 4 remains attuned to industry transformations following The Witcher 3’s era, closely observing contemporary RPG benchmarks like Baldur’s Gate 3 and the Kingdom Come franchise.

Widely recognized as a defining achievement in modern RPG history, The Witcher 3 not only cemented CD Projekt Red’s global reputation but continues influencing expectations for its successor despite Geralt’s absence from the upcoming installment.

Evolving Core Principles

During recent discussions at a major industry event, CD Projekt Red leadership reflected on shifting gaming trends since 2015. Studio executives acknowledged BioWare’s changing trajectory while emphasizing their commitment to blending signature storytelling with modern gameplay innovations.

Co-CEO Adam Badowski highlighted the studio’s dual focus: preserving narrative depth while implementing mechanical advancements. “While RPG storytelling has plateaued, we see substantial potential in refining interactive systems and player engagement models,” he suggested.

Strategic Inspirations

The studio draws selective inspiration from recent genre successes without direct imitation. While acknowledging Baldur’s Gate 3’s narrative freedom, developers confirm The Witcher 4 will maintain series hallmarks like predefined protagonists and real-time combat.

Warhorse Studios’ Kingdom Come: Deliverance particularly impressed CD Projekt Red through its systemic depth and grounded realism. Badowski praised its “world-altering mechanics and authentic medieval simulation,” noting similar design ambitions for their upcoming project despite differing narrative approaches.

With development timelines potentially stretching into the late 2020s, CD Projekt Red continues exploring innovative directions while maintaining the essence that defined their flagship series.