Th is new relationship with Epic covers not only licensing, but technical development of Unreal Engine 5, as well as potential future versions of Unreal Engine, where relevant. Since The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, released in 2011, CD PROJEKT RED has used their proprietary REDengine technology to build their games. Beyond this initial confirmation of a new saga in The Witcher franchise, no further details - such as a development time frame or release date - were provided.ĬD PROJEKT RED also announced that they will be moving to Unreal Engine 5 as part of the multi-year strategic partnership with Epic Games. The teaser image for the new game features a medallion, accompanied by the phrase A New Saga Begins. Today’s announcement marks the first official confirmation of a new game in The Witcher series since the release of CD PROJEKT RED’s previous single-player, AAA RPG in the franchise - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - which won a total of 250 Game of the Year awards and was later expanded upon with the Hearts of Stone and Blood & Wine add-ons. CD PROJEKT RED Begins Development on Unreal Engine 5 as Part of a Strategic Partnership with Epic GamesĬD PROJEKT RED today revealed that the next installment in The Witcher series of video games is currently in development with Unreal Engine 5, kicking off a new saga for the franchise and a new technology partnership with Epic Games. CD PROJEKT RED Begins Development on Unreal Engine 5 as Part of a Strategic Partnership with Epic Games New Witcher Saga Announced.

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