The Witcher 4 Gameplay Reveal Raises the Bar for Next-Gen Fantasy Worlds
So, I just finished watching the brand-new gameplay demo of The Witcher IV , and let me tell you—if you're a fan of this series or just crave jaw-dropping visuals in a fantasy RPG, you’re going to want to sit down for this one. CD Projekt Red unveiled this demo during the State of Unreal 2025 showcase, and honestly, it’s not just impressive—it’s a full-on statement about where gaming is headed next.
First things first: yes, this thing is running on a standard PlayStation 5. Let that sink in. With Unreal Engine 5.6 under the hood, this new Witcher title is pulling off a level of detail and fidelity that looks like it belongs in a big-budget fantasy film. We’re talking fully ray-traced environments, lifelike physics, and dynamic lighting that actually makes the world feel alive. This isn't just about more pixels—it's about atmosphere, emotion, and immersion.
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And the setting? Kovir. A mountainous, mineral-rich region from the Witcher lore that CDPR has brought to life in absolutely stunning fashion. You get sweeping, snow-covered vistas, dense forest trails, and a bustling port town called Vargrest. That town is alive with NPCs—seriously, there’s a market scene with jugglers, fish vendors, even a bear performance—and everything feels reactive. One moment that stood out: Ciri bumps into a guy carrying a crate of apples, and they go tumbling down. The NPC reacts naturally. These aren't just scripted moments; this world breathes .
Speaking of Ciri—yes, she’s our new lead. Geralt’s story has ended, and now Ciri takes center stage. And let me say, she owns it. She’s confident, agile, and her movements are smoother than anything we saw in The Witcher 3. Riding her horse, Kelpie, looks like something out of a CG movie. The animations are so refined that even Kelpie’s muscles flex and shift as it gallops—thanks to some wild machine-learning animation tech and something the devs called “multi-character motion matching.” I don’t know exactly how it works, but it looks amazing.
Then there’s the foliage. CDPR is using Unreal’s nanite system to render trees, grass, and plants with an almost overwhelming level of detail. Everything from the terrain to distant mountains is visible in full, crisp definition—no pop-in, no stuttering. Just pure immersion. It makes riding through the wilderness feel like you’re exploring a real, living world.
Now, just to temper the hype a little, this is still a tech demo. CDPR was very clear: what we saw today is their target. It’s what they’re aiming for with the final game, and not necessarily what we’ll get on day one. That said, if even half of what we saw makes it into the finished product, it’s going to be something special.
No release date yet, but we do know this will kick off a brand-new Witcher trilogy, with other projects like a remake of the first game and a multiplayer spin-off also in the works.
All I can say is—2025 just got a lot more exciting.
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