A new The Witcher game is in development using Unreal Engine 5 The Loadout The Loadout A new The Witcher game is in development using Unreal Engine 5 CD Projekt Red has announced that a new Witcher game in a new saga is in development at the studio and it will be built on Unreal Engine 5 Joe Apsey Updated: Mar 21, 2022 11:49 ET CD Project Red has announced that a brand new Witcher game is in development at the studio using Unreal Engine 5. This will be the first game in the series developed in Epic Games' engine rather than the studio's own REDengine. On top of that, this game marks the start of a multi-year strategic partnership with Epic Games, covering licensing and technical development of Unreal Engine 5 and future versions of the engine. But, when it comes to the game itself, it is set to begin a new saga for the franchise as the announcement came alongside the tagline "a new saga begins". CD Projekt Red didn't have anything else to share about the game though, but given that it is only just now entering development, it is likely still years away and details are still being ironed out about the story and gameplay. After all the Polish studio is still working on Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion (which they mention in the blog post), alongside beginning development on this new game. As for who this game will star, we don't have a clue. Although, we hope that it will focus on Ciri and make her the protagonist of the series going forward, which is something fans have been wanting since The Witcher 3 launched to critical acclaim. https://t.co/XtbfqscMWr pic.twitter.com/eK6ZIbfLRa - The Witcher (@witchergame) March 21, 2022 Either way, excitement is still high for The Witcher despite CD Projekt Red's stumbles with Cyberpunk 2077. Let's hope their trip to the future was only a brief stumble. More from The Loadout Here’s when Apex Legends’ Gun Run returns in Fight or Fright event The FIFA 23 meta has quickly become all about Lengthy players Blizzard assures Overwatch 2 players their OW1 skins aren’t lost EG Inspired is "not scared" of G2 Esports Worlds 2022 rematch FIFA 23 players find easy ways to get 350k of free packs in FUT Best Warzone Loadout of the Week - prepare for a Rebirth rampage Joe Apsey Joe covers the latest Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox games for The Loadout after years of experience consoles. He's also the chap behind our PS Plus Extra and Premium games list. Popular now Orianna has been disabled for League of Legends Worlds 2022 The FIFA 23 meta has quickly become all about Lengthy players Blizzard assures Overwatch 2 players their OW1 skins aren’t lost Network N Media earns commission from qualifying purchases via Amazon Associates and other programs. We include affiliate links in articles. View terms. Prices correct at time of publication. More stories Odoamne says Rogue is taking LoL Worlds 2022 “one game at a time” Best Warzone Loadout of the Week – battle with Modern Warfare’s best The LoL Worlds 2022 final is headed to a cinema near you More from The Loadout Follow us for daily videogame news on Facebook, Twitter, Steam, and Google News. Free shooting games Best PS5 games Best Xbox games