A recent analysis by Mateusz Chrzanowski of Noble Securities has provided a comprehensive look at CD Projekt Red's ambitious decade-long release schedule. The most surprising highlight is a projected return to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt more than ten years after its debut.
While these dates remain projections from a financial analyst rather than official studio confirmations, they align with CDPR's recent shift toward building "commercial bridges" between their major franchises.
The Witcher 3: "Bridge" DLC (May 2026)
Rumors are mounting that a third major, paid expansion for The Witcher 3 is in development to celebrate the game's 11th anniversary.
Role in the Series: The DLC is expected to serve as a narrative bridge between the end of Geralt's story and the beginning of The Witcher 4.
Focus on Ciri: Early reports suggest the expansion could feature Ciri as a playable protagonist, showcasing her journey toward becoming the hardened Witcher seen in the Witcher 4 reveal.
Price & Sales: The analyst predicts a $30 price tag and estimates it could sell 11 million copies, significantly boosting the studio's revenue before the next mainline entry.
Marketing Launchpad: Its May 2026 release is intended to officially kick off the full marketing campaign for The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt Red Release Timeline (Estimated)
The following roadmap outlines the current projected release windows for the studio's confirmed projects.
| Project | Codename | Estimated Release |
| The Witcher 3 Expansion | N/A | May 2026 |
| The Witcher 4 | Project Polaris | Q4 2027 |
| Witcher Multiplayer | Project Sirius | 2028 |
| The Witcher 1 Remake | Canis Majoris | 2028 |
| Cyberpunk 2 | Project Orion | Q4 2030 |
| Project Hadar | New IP | 2032 |
Key Project Updates
The Witcher Saga
Project Polaris (Witcher 4): CDPR has confirmed that the game will not release before 2027. The budget for the new trilogy has reportedly increased to PLN 3.2 billion (approx. $800 million) to account for higher production and marketing costs.
Sirius & Canis Majoris: Both the multiplayer Witcher game and the Witcher 1 Remake (handled by Fool's Theory) have reportedly been pushed to 2028 to avoid competing with the launch of the next mainline game.
Cyberpunk and New IP
Cyberpunk 2 (Project Orion): Currently in the early pre-production phase. The analyst predicts a Q4 2030 release to coincide with the 10th anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077. The delay from earlier estimates is reportedly due to the integration of a massive multiplayer component.
Project Hadar: CDPR's first original IP remains in the "pre-concept" stage. Recent job listings describe it as a third-person action RPG with a heavy focus on melee combat, but it is not expected to launch for another seven to eight years.
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