Noble Securities analyst Mateusz Chrzanowski suggests that a third major expansion for The Witcher 3 is slated for release in May 2026, coinciding with the anniversary of The Wild Hunt. Projections indicate that the DLC could move 11 million units at a $30 price point by 2026, supported by a development budget of approximately $14.5 million.
This premiere is expected to serve as the official launchpad for a comprehensive marketing campaign dedicated to The Witcher 4.
Chrzanowski added that the budget for CD Projekt’s other auxiliary projects is estimated at $7.8 million, with the potential to generate $17 million in revenue.
The DLC’s arrival will trigger an 18-month preparation phase for The Witcher 4, the beginning of a new trilogy focused on Ciri. The fourth installment is currently anticipated to debut in the fourth quarter of 2027. Notably, the total projected budget for the trilogy has risen from $585.5 million to $892.16 million when including global marketing expenses.
Furthermore, the report mentions delays for several other titles: Project Sirius and the remake of the original Witcher (Canis Majoris) have been pushed back to 2028, with their combined budget adjusted to $13.94 million. Project Hadar remains in the conceptual stage, with a tentative release window set for 2032.
It is important to highlight that these findings are part of an analytical report based on anonymous industry sources and the author’s personal deductions.
Source: iXBT.games