The Witcher 4 Unlikely to Launch on PC Before Consoles, Says CD Projekt Red
PostPosted:01 Dec 2024 08:28
CD Projekt Red will likely release The Witcher 4 on consoles and PC simultaneously, rather than opting for a PC-first launch. Currently in development under the codename Project Polaris, The Witcher 4 is still shrouded in mystery, with only a few key details known so far.
What fans do know is that The Witcher 4 is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, with CD Projekt Red touting high ambitions for the upcoming title. More information about the game will undoubtedly surface as its release approaches, including specifics about which platforms it will be available on.
In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Charles Tremblay, Vice President of Technology at CD Projekt Red, addressed the potential for a PC-only release before a console launch. Tremblay acknowledged that the topic had been discussed internally but clarified that "most likely" the game will not have a PC-exclusive release. He stated, "I don't think this is a strategy we want to adopt right now." However, Tremblay hinted that the game might not launch on all platforms simultaneously, adding, "If there were 20 platforms, will we have all 20 at launch? Maybe not." This implies that while players can expect The Witcher 4 to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, it may not be available for platforms like the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
A PC-first release could risk alienating console players, something CD Projekt Red may want to avoid given the large console fanbase for The Witcher series. However, other studios have found success with staggered releases. Eurogamer highlighted Baldur’s Gate 3, which launched on PC first before arriving on PS5 and Xbox Series X, as an example of this strategy working well.
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Releasing The Witcher 4 on PC first could also help avoid the technical issues that plagued Cyberpunk 2077’s launch, especially on consoles. While Cyberpunk 2077 had its flaws on PC, players with high-end systems generally had a better experience compared to those on PS4 and Xbox One. Prioritizing a well-optimized PC release could prevent a repeat of Cyberpunk's troubled launch.
Nevertheless, given the franchise's immense popularity on consoles, it may not be financially wise for CD Projekt Red to focus solely on a PC-first release. For now, it appears that The Witcher 4 will arrive on PC and consoles simultaneously, but fans will have to wait for official confirmation as the game's development progresses.
What fans do know is that The Witcher 4 is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, with CD Projekt Red touting high ambitions for the upcoming title. More information about the game will undoubtedly surface as its release approaches, including specifics about which platforms it will be available on.
In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Charles Tremblay, Vice President of Technology at CD Projekt Red, addressed the potential for a PC-only release before a console launch. Tremblay acknowledged that the topic had been discussed internally but clarified that "most likely" the game will not have a PC-exclusive release. He stated, "I don't think this is a strategy we want to adopt right now." However, Tremblay hinted that the game might not launch on all platforms simultaneously, adding, "If there were 20 platforms, will we have all 20 at launch? Maybe not." This implies that while players can expect The Witcher 4 to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, it may not be available for platforms like the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
A PC-first release could risk alienating console players, something CD Projekt Red may want to avoid given the large console fanbase for The Witcher series. However, other studios have found success with staggered releases. Eurogamer highlighted Baldur’s Gate 3, which launched on PC first before arriving on PS5 and Xbox Series X, as an example of this strategy working well.
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Releasing The Witcher 4 on PC first could also help avoid the technical issues that plagued Cyberpunk 2077’s launch, especially on consoles. While Cyberpunk 2077 had its flaws on PC, players with high-end systems generally had a better experience compared to those on PS4 and Xbox One. Prioritizing a well-optimized PC release could prevent a repeat of Cyberpunk's troubled launch.
Nevertheless, given the franchise's immense popularity on consoles, it may not be financially wise for CD Projekt Red to focus solely on a PC-first release. For now, it appears that The Witcher 4 will arrive on PC and consoles simultaneously, but fans will have to wait for official confirmation as the game's development progresses.