The analyst who previously forecasted a Witcher 3 expansion set for 2026 has now claimed, "100 percent certain [CD Projekt Red] will release significant new content this year." This assertion comes from Noble Securities analyst Mateusz Chrzanowski, in response to a report stating the anticipated paid add-on for The Witcher 3 would launch in May 2026.
Chrzanowski's confidence hinges on the financial incentive program at CD Projekt Red, which is designed to motivate key employees through additional shares when financial goals are achieved. According to Chrzanowski, the company currently needs to secure PLN 700 million to meet the first of several financial thresholds by 2026.
In searching for potential new content, the analyst pointed out that CD Projekt Red has not released a new game since Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion. While the company is still raking in sales with Cyberpunk 2077 exceeding 35 million copies sold, more substantial content is necessary to bridge the financial gap.
With The Witcher 4 slated for release post-2027, many believe a Witcher 3 expansion remains the most viable option for immediate release. Chrzanowski remarked, "90 percent of the time it's pointed to a Witcher 3 expansion," noting the expansion's alignment with the revenue targets.
Furthermore, the potential for collaboration with Fool's Theory, a studio composed of Witcher veterans currently working on The Witcher 1 remake, raises further intrigue. Despite the promising developments, doubts linger around the feasibility of producing a significant expansion, especially considering Geralt’s narrative closure at the end of Blood and Wine.
As fans eagerly await more details, the gaming community hopes for clarity on whether a fresh expansion will soon be revealed, and what form it may potentially take.
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