CD Projekt RED showed tech footage during the State of Unreal presentation yesterday. The demo ran on PlayStation 5 hardware at 60 frames per second with ray tracing active. Company representatives clarified the video was not actual Witcher 4 gameplay. The footage demonstrated Unreal Engine 5 technology that will power the next game. Epic Games partnership helps CD Projekt RED push open world design forward.
The Witcher 4 remains years away from release with no launch before 2027. CD Projekt RED switched from RED Engine to Unreal Engine 5 back during 2022. The Polish studio wants to improve open world development for all game creators. Advanced features like UAF, Nanite Foliage, and Smart Objects appeared during the demonstration. These systems will shape how future Witcher games look and feel.
Some fans noticed Ciri appeared different compared to The Game Awards 2024 trailer. CD Projekt RED explained they used the same character model from that previous reveal. Ciri's face comes directly from The Witcher 3 with MetaHuman technology improvements. The team made small changes to eyebrows and eye areas for better animation quality. Epic Games also announced Unreal Engine 5.6 public availability during the event.
The Witcher 4 remains years away from release with no launch before 2027. CD Projekt RED switched from RED Engine to Unreal Engine 5 back during 2022. The Polish studio wants to improve open world development for all game creators. Advanced features like UAF, Nanite Foliage, and Smart Objects appeared during the demonstration. These systems will shape how future Witcher games look and feel.
Some fans noticed Ciri appeared different compared to The Game Awards 2024 trailer. CD Projekt RED explained they used the same character model from that previous reveal. Ciri's face comes directly from The Witcher 3 with MetaHuman technology improvements. The team made small changes to eyebrows and eye areas for better animation quality. Epic Games also announced Unreal Engine 5.6 public availability during the event.
