The Witcher 3's next-gen update is now aiming for a Q4 2022 release

After several delays

Yesterday was the seventh anniversary since the launch of The Witcher 3, and to celebrate CD Projekt Red put a new release window to the fantasy RPG’s next-gen update. The much delayed graphical spit-and-shine is now aiming for a Q4 release.

As the name suggests, The Witcher 3’s next-gen update is designed to take advantage of the processing power of the most recent consoles, the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series Whichever It Is. That next-gen update will also be released as a free update for PC players, of course.

CD Projekt Red have more going on than just updating their previous games. Back in March, they announced that work had commencedon a new The Witcher gamewhich would be powered by Unreal Engine 5.