The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition Even if Discs Go Away, CD Projekt Red Confirms

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1. 13d ago

   The Witcher 4 Confirmed to Have Physical Edition Despite Sony's Disc Phase-Out

   CD Projekt Red confirms The Witcher 4 will have a physical edition in 2028, but can't guarantee a disc for PlayStation. The studio wants fans to have tangible collectibles. Sony plans to stop physical media production for first-party titles in 2028.

   Why it matters

   The Witcher 4's physical release is significant as Sony considers phasing out discs for future PlayStation games. CD Projekt Red's commitment to a physical edition shows consideration for collectors. The game is expected to release in 2028.

   What is confirmed

   • The Witcher 4 will have a physical edition in 2028.
   • CD Projekt Red cannot guarantee a physical disc edition for The Witcher 4 on PlayStation.
   • Sony plans to stop physical media production for first-party titles in 2028.
   • Geralt will always have an important role in The Witcher 4 story.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Witcher 4 may be the first game in franchise history to not receive a physical release with a disc due to Sony's policy.

   What to watch next

   • The Witcher 4's release date in 2028
   • Sony's final decision on PlayStation disc support
   • CD Projekt Red's detailed plans for The Witcher 4's physical edition
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. collider.com — ‘The Witcher’ Officially Confirms a Physical Release, but There’s a Catch
   2. tech.yahoo.com — The Witcher 4 probably isn't coming to PS5 with a physical disc, CD Projekt Red boss says, but fans will still get something to "open up and enjoy"
   3. www.enduins.com — CD Projekt RED Commits to Physical Edition for The Witcher 4 Despite Sony’s 2028 Disc Phase-Out
   4. gameranx.com — CD Projekt RED Can’t Guarantee A PlayStation Disc Edition Of The Witcher 4
   5. www.ign.com — The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition (Even if PlayStation Kills Discs) - IGN Daily Fix
   6. www.ign.com — The Witcher Remake Is on Hold Until The Witcher 4's Development Progresses, Confirms CD Projekt Red
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2. 15d ago

   CD Projekt Red Confirms Physical Edition for The Witcher 4

   CD Projekt Red will release a physical edition of The Witcher 4 when it launches in 2028. While a physical version is guaranteed, whether it includes a disc depends on Sony. The game is already running on all target platforms, a development the studio attributes to lessons learned during the release of Cyberpunk 2077. Additionally, the narrative lead confirmed that while Geralt is not the protagonist, he will always have an important role in the story.

   Why it matters

   The commitment to physical media comes amid industry shifts toward digital-only distribution. Early platform stability suggests a more cautious technical approach than the studio took with its previous major title.

   What is confirmed

   • The Witcher 4 will have a physical edition.
   • The game is scheduled to launch in 2028.
   • The Witcher 4 is currently running on all target platforms.
   • Geralt is not the protagonist but will have an important role.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The physical edition may not contain a disc.
   • Sony determines whether the physical release includes a disc.
   • PlayStation may reverse its no-disc policy.

   What to watch next

   • Sony's official policy on physical disc distribution for 2028 releases
   • Confirmation of the new protagonist's identity
   • Official gameplay demonstrations on target platforms
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. IGN — The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition Even if Discs Go Away, CD Projekt Red Confirms
   2. Game Developer — CD Projekt Red has The Witcher 4 running on all target platforms after Cyberpunk 2077 lesson
   3. TechPowerUp — The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition, But With No Disc Inside
   4. CD PROJEKT RED | Relacje Inwestorskie — Important update from Michał Nowakowski, Joint CEO of CD PROJEKT RED
   5. Yahoo Tech — The Witcher 4 narrative lead also wanted Geralt as the protagonist at first, but he "will always have an important role"
   6. Game Informer — The Witcher IV Launches In 2028, CD Projekt Red Joint-CEO Confirms
   7. TechPowerUp — The Witcher 4 Already Runs on All Target Platforms 2 Years Ahead of Launch
   8. TweakTown — The Witcher 4 will have a physical edition in 2028, but whether it has a disc is up to Sony
   9. Polygon.com — The Witcher 4 Will Still Get A Physical Release, Even Though It's Launching In 2028
   10. www.forbes.com — Is The Claim That PlayStation May Reverse Its No-Disc Policy Legitimate?
   11. www.tweaktown.com — The Witcher 4 will have a physical edition in 2028, but whether it has a disc is up to Sony
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