CD Projekt Red warns that the presented Witcher 4 technological show does not reflect the final version of the game. The studio emphasizes transparency and avoids the promise that the appearance of the game has not yet changed – for better or worse.
Technological show The Witcher 4presented during State of Unreal, aroused great emotions, but CD Projekt Red is studying expectations. Jan Hermanowicz, a production manager, explained in an interview with Gamesradar+that the demo is not a gameplay, but only a demonstration of technology. The game set in the land of Kovir uses the actual resources of the studio, but there is no guarantee that the same elements will appear in the final version.
Jan Hermanowicz emphasizes that the artistic style and visual direction remain coherent with the trailer shown at The Game Awards 2024. Fans noticed the similarities between demo and trailer, although the differences are noticeable. The studio points out that the current style is a “current approach”, but because the game is at an early stage of development, it can still change.
CD Projekt Red has drawn conclusions From the problematic premiere of Cyberpunk 2077. The studio focuses on transparency, clearly communicating that the show is not the final product. Hermanowicz admits that the demo, although fired on PS5 (live), may be mistakenly considered a gameplay, which complicates the message.
Fans remind you that The Witcher 3 also differed from their trailers, just like Marvel’s Spider-Man from Insomniac Games, who struggled with the allegations of lowering the quality of graphics. CD Projekt wants to avoid similar controversy, but the fight for a clear message is not easy.
The Witcher 4 promises to be ambitious, but the studio asks for patience. Work on the game is in the initial phase, and the final effect may differ from what we have seen. Time will tell, but transparency is a step in the right direction.
