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The Witcher 4 Will Still Get A Physical Release, Even Though It’s Launching In 2028
CD Projekt has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will receive a physical release when it launches in 2028, despite that date falling after Sony is due to stop manufacturing PlayStation 5 game discs. The commitment matters because The Witcher 4 is the most high-profile AAA title currently scheduled for that year, and it comes from a studio with a strong track record of supporting physical collector's editions, at a time when console makers are winding down disc production and leaving developers uncertain about their options.
Speaking to The Game Business, CD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski said the studio would still produce a boxed edition with physical extras, calling the team "big fans" of tangible collectibles. However, he admitted uncertainty over whether the game disc itself will be included, since Sony controls its own manufacturing and plans to halt disc production by January 2028. The Witcher 4 is set for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X in 2028, while a current-generation remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt arrives on 29 September, followed by the Songs of the Past expansion in 2027.
In short
- CD Projekt will release a physical Witcher 4 box despite 2028 launch
- Sony plans to stop producing PS5 discs from January 2028
- Unclear if the actual game disc can still be included
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The case for
A boxed release with physical extras would preserve a valued way for players to collect, display and share a major game, and could make ownership feel more tangible than a digital purchase. CD Projekt’s commitment also offers reassurance to fans who prefer physical editions, even as the exact contents remain uncertain.
The case against
A boxed edition without the game disc may not meet the expectations of players who value physical copies for access, resale or collecting, and could blur the distinction between a physical release and a digital one. With console disc production changing, focusing on a disc edition could also add manufacturing and distribution complexity for a studio planning a major multi-platform launch.
Explained simply
The Witcher is a fantasy role-playing game series made by Polish studio CD Projekt. Its next main instalment follows The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a 2015 game in which players control Geralt, a monster hunter navigating political conflicts and personal quests.
Games can be bought as downloads or as boxed physical editions, which may include a disc and collectible extras. Sony makes discs for PlayStation games, while Xbox and PC releases have their own formats and distribution arrangements.
Physical editions matter to players who collect games or prefer owning a boxed copy. As console makers reduce disc production, studios may have to decide what a physical release contains and how it is produced.