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

Sony infamously announced plans to end production for physical PlayStation games in July, promising the move would take effect starting January 2028. It was a brutal blow to those who have spent decades collecting discs for their favorite games, but it will be especially painful as games previously expected to receive physical support launch without a disc.

The Witcher 4 became one of those titles when CD Projekt Red suggested it was aiming for a 2028 release date. The studio is known for packing its physical releases full of goodies for fans, too. Both standard editions for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 came with the kind of bonuses you’d expect in a pricier release, including stickers, a map, a letter from the developers, postcards, and more. When Sony – and, potentially, other gaming entities – cease support for physical releases in 2028, that goes away.

Well, at least for most releases, it goes away. For CD Projekt Red, they aren’t going down without a fight. While there may not be a disc for The Witcher 4, the team still wants to ensure its undated launch is just as special as the last. That’s why, in some form, The Witcher 4 will “have a box.”

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