Breaking: ‘Witcher 4’ Unveils Stunning Tech Demo at State of Unreal 2025
Today, Epic Games and CD Project Red have made waves in the gaming world by unveiling an impressive technology demo for ‘Witcher 4’ during the State of Unreal event in 2025. This revealing glimpse is poised to set new standards in gaming technology, showcasing the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5.6.
Unreal Engine 5.6 Drives Witcher 4’s Visual Marvel
The demo, highlighted by the collaboration between Epic Games and the CD Project Red, introduced groundbreaking technologies integrated into Unreal Engine 5.6. This follows their earlier promise of bringing large-scale open world support to the engine. During the demo, Siri, a character commissioning a monster hunt, explores the new region called Kobeer.
The demo not only showcases the real-time implementation of Unreal Engine 5.6’s new open world features but also provides a look at the(‘/src>: scape of Baldrest, the capital city of Kobeer. Epic emphasized that this fast-loading region, using the advanced ‘Fast Geometry Streaming Plugin’, boasts 300 NPCs, each animated individually. The demo promises 60 frames per second with default PlayStation 5 settings. “Nanite Foliage,” introduced in version 5.7, brings realistic, dense foliage efficiently to the game.
After Geralt: Meet Siri, Witcher 4’s New Protagonist
In line with the series’ evolution, ‘Witcher 4’ will introduce Siri as the new protagonist, replacing Geralt. General Producer Maugorzata Mitręga explained the choice in an exclusive interview with IGN, “It was a natural and logical choice. Siri’s story is central to the saga, and her character is both attractive and complex. We felt it was time to bid Geralt farewell.”
Voice actor Doug Cockle, known for playing Geralt, also approved of the switch during an interview with IGN, “I’m really looking forward to it. Continuing the saga with Siri feels like the right direction, and it opens up exciting new pathways.”
‘Witcher 4’ Anticipated for a 2027 Release
The technical demo is a taste of the visual perfection players can expect in ‘Witcher 4’. However, the actual release remains several years away, currently planned for 2027. This delay was confirmed by CD Project Red despite initial hopes for a 2026 release. Industry unpredictability suggests that a 2028 release could be more feasible.
Cross-Generation Gaming Expected
The demo suggests that ‘Witcher 4’ may be a cross-generation title, targeting the next-gen consoles and possibly the unreleased PlayStation 6 and Xbox devices expected around 2027-2028.
Epic and CD Project’s Technology Leap
Epic’s official explanation sheds light on the technologies involved. The scene where Siri explores Baldrest’s market illustrates handling a scene rich with visual effects, high-resolution characters, and machine learning-driven effects. The ‘Nanite Foliage’ feature, expected in version 5.7, brings efficient memory handling for dense plant ecosystems.
“This technical demo is set in the backdrop for the first time in the series,” said the CD Project. “Siri and her procession are traveling through rugged mountains and lush forests towards Baldrest, highlighting the immersive world-building of ‘Witcher 4.’”
Whether the game will be exclusively on next-generation consoles or as a cross-gen title remains a topic of speculation as[‘Witcher 4′[Amidst these innovations, ‘Witcher 4’ sets up a new era for the series, and gamers worldwide await its release with anticipation.
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