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The Witcher 4's 2028 release date sparks PS5 physical release concerns, but is there anything CD Projekt Red can do to avoid Sony's decision?
Eurogamer • • technology
Key Points:
- CD Projekt Red announced a targeted 2028 release date for The Witcher 4, but did not specify the exact timing within the year, prompting concerns about the availability of a physical disc release.
- Sony plans to discontinue production of physical game discs for PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, which may impact The Witcher 4's physical release on PS5, as it is a third-party game.
- The gaming community has expressed disappointment and concern over the potential lack of physical editions, with some hoping for disc releases on Xbox Series X or Nintendo Switch.
- CD Projekt Red has not commented on the disc production issue, but its history of generous physical editions suggests it may seek alternatives, though the January 2028 cut-off complicates matters.
- Attention is also on The Witcher 1 remake's progress, developed by Fool's Theory, who are currently working on The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past, which will be unveiled soon at Gamescom.
