CD Projekt Red Confirms Unreal Engine Showcase for The Witcher 4 at State of Unreal 2025

CD Projekt Red has officially announced its participation in the upcoming State of Unreal 2025 event, confirming that it will join forces with Epic Games to present new advancements in the Unreal Engine that will shape the future of The Witcher 4 and beyond.

“We’re looking forward to showcasing some of the innovative technology & features that will power The Witcher 4, and beyond.” — CD Projekt Red

The announcement was made on CD Projekt Red’s official LinkedIn, where the studio shared its excitement for the event. The presentation will take place during UnrealFest 2025, scheduled for June 3 at 9:30 AM ET | 3:30 PM CEST, and will be streamed live via this link.

Next-Gen Witcher in Full Development with Unreal Engine 5

The Witcher 4—codenamed Polaris—was confirmed to be in early development back in 2022, marking a shift from CD Projekt Red’s proprietary REDengine to Unreal Engine 5. The studio emphasized this transition as a strategic partnership with Epic Games to not only ensure scalability for future projects but also enhance their capacity to create vast, open-world experiences.

This upcoming State of Unreal session is expected to offer a deeper look into how CD Projekt Red is customizing Unreal Engine 5 for its world-building needs. Technologies like Nanite, Lumen, and possibly procedural generation tools could be showcased as part of the studio’s engine adaptation, potentially setting a new bar for RPG visuals and interactivity.

What to Expect

While no gameplay has been confirmed, fans should expect an inside look at the tools and systems that will define The Witcher 4. The event could also offer clues about the studio’s roadmap beyond The Witcher, including the recently announced new Cyberpunk sequel and original IPs in pre-production.

This appearance at State of Unreal reinforces CDPR’s commitment to cutting-edge development practices and a clear desire to be transparent about its technological evolution. With The Witcher 3 still hailed as one of the greatest RPGs ever made, expectations for The Witcher 4 are sky-high, and this could be the first glimpse into what’s coming.

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