CD Projekt Red Drops the Curtain on a Full‑Scale Witcher Remake
Hey Witcher fans, gather ’round—there’s some serious news that will make your head spin. The studio that brought us The Witcher 2 and The Witcher 3 has confirmed that the brand‑new remake will run on Unreal Engine 5. That alone screams “next‑level graphics,” but there’s more.
Full‑On Open‑World Resurrection
In the latest quarterly earnings report, the company announced that the new version will be a story‑driven, single‑player, open‑world RPG. Picture a sprawling, vibrant landscape that feels alive, with quests that intertwine like the best telenovelas—only far cooler.
Why This Means a Game-Changing Experience
- After over a decade where the original was simply… well, 2007 magic, the progression of tech now lets developers bring an unprecedented level of detail.
- Every location feels like a living, breathing world—ready for exploration, danger, and the occasional sudden encounter with a monster.
- The “full‑fledged” wording from earlier has finally opened up a clearer window into what players can anticipate.
A Nod to the Past, A Leap into the Future
Instead of keeping everything locked in on what the old game tried to do, CD Projekt Red is taking the real success formula from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt—an expansive environment that continues to feel fresh as you play. It’s like giving the original a fresh coat of paint, plus a new engine to blow through the ceilings.
So buckle up, wizard–hunters, because the next chapter of the Witcher saga is gearing up to be a feast for the senses—and your gaming soul.
Witcher’s Open‑World Magic Finally Is on the Horizon… or Not
So, folks, here’s the scoop: the info we’ve got so far is pretty sparse. The devs are basically giving us a shrug and saying, “Hang tight, we’ll spill the beans when we’re ready.” It’s the same old “we’re still polishing” line.
Vizima Rolls Out of the Frying Pan
Remember the short cameo in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt? That was the snapshot of Wizards as they looked around the Temerian capital of Vizima. The remake’s open‑world promise means that the city will live and breathe like Novigrad—no more locked‑in levels, you can wander around, forget your itinerary, and just soak up the vibe.
Open‑World… But It’s Not The End of the World
- Even if Vizima becomes a full‑blown, “just stroll around” playground, the wait is still a long one.
- After the Cyberpunk fiasco, CD Projekt Red is taking its sweet time on this franchise.
- Going slow may actually be the best way to avoid another disaster.
Video Preview
There’s a teaser:
Watch the clip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py0a8QrFIsw. No embedded links—just the raw URL to keep it simple.
All in all, the Witcher remaking universe will take a while before we get to see its “remade glory.” The team’s patience is more than just a feeling: it’s a promise that the final product will really do the game justice.
This article was first published in Geek Culture. Gaming/Video games – remake
