CDPR reveals The Witcher 3 codename in honor of the game's anniversary
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
Witcher fans have a big celebration. The creators of The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt have not forgotten the anniversary.
In May 2025, The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt turns 10 years old. The developers are celebrating this milestone and sharing various details about the project.
This time, CD Projekt RED decided to share what The Witcher 3 was called internally during the game's development:
“The internal codename for The Witcher 3 that we used during development was R4 LAVA
R4 referred to the game itself, while LAVA described the powerhouse engine behind it — the red-hot technology powering Geralt of Rivia’s adventures.”
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Cover art: CD Projekt RED. Image source: steamcommunity.com
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Screenshots: CD Projekt RED. Image source: twitter.com
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