The Witcher 4 Development Is Halted If Any Console Fails, As CD Projekt Red Locks In Strict Platform Checkmarks
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Key Points:
- CD Projekt Red is taking a different approach with The Witcher 4's development to avoid the performance issues experienced with Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
- The game is already running on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with strict development checkpoints ensuring the game performs well on all platforms before proceeding.
- Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski emphasized that development will halt if the game fails to meet technical benchmarks, contrasting with the more lenient approach taken during Cyberpunk 2077's development.
- Despite being a large open-world game where some issues are expected, the studio's technical expertise, including work on Unreal Engine 5, aims to deliver a polished experience at launch in 2028.
- Fans can look forward to The Witcher 4 after interim content like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and the Songs of the Past expansion.
