Will we see The Witcher IV at the next Unreal Fest? Its director clarifies it

CD Projekt RED has recently caused a stir by hinting that The Witcher IV could be presented at Unreal Fest 2026. However, this supposed confirmation seems to be the result of a misunderstanding rather than an official statement from the Polish company. Maciej Pietras, the animation director, created confusion during an appearance on the AsweRED Podcast, where he discussed the technologies showcased at Unreal Fest 2025, an event that celebrated innovation in the Unreal Engine graphics engine. Broken telephone In one moment of the conversation, Pietras mistakenly referred to the 2026 edition, which led to […]

CD Projekt RED has recently caused a stir by hinting that The Witcher IV could be presented at Unreal Fest 2026. However, this supposed confirmation seems to be the result of a misunderstanding rather than an official statement from the Polish company.

Maciej Pietras, the animation director, created confusion during an appearance on the AsweRED Podcast, where he discussed the technologies showcased at Unreal Fest 2025, an event that celebrated innovation in the Unreal Engine graphics engine.

Broken Telephone

At one point in the conversation, Pietras mistakenly referred to the 2026 edition, which led many to interpret his words as a confirmation of the upcoming game. In reality, the director was reflecting on the magical possibilities that Unreal Engine 5 offers, and how the development team had demonstrated its capabilities at last year’s event.

What if we do everything we’ve always imagined that [requires] cutting-edge technology?, he commented, with no intention of confirming the presentation of The Witcher IV.

Despite the confusion, expectations among fans remain high. CD Projekt RED has participated in previous editions of Unreal Fest, where they have indeed showcased significant technical advancements, as was the case with the demonstration of Ciri at the last event.

It is a reminder of the company’s reputation in the video game industry and its commitment to pushing technological boundaries. For those eager for news about The Witcher IV, it is worth staying tuned for future updates that CD Projekt RED may share in the future, especially at events like Unreal Fest.

Author: Jesús Bosque

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