The new episode of the AnsweRED podcast was dedicated to the technical and design aspects of development, and the first gameplay details also became known.
The next demonstration will take place at Unreal Fest from June 16 to 18, 2026 in Chicago. It is not yet known exactly what will be shown, but a technological demo on Unreal Engine 5 is expected.
Several gameplay features were revealed in the podcast: Ciri will be able to cast spells while running and swim underwater, and a separate jump button will appear. Motion capture conveys Ciri's emotions, distinguishing her from the stoic Geralt.
The developers confirmed that NPCs will be diverse, and the open world will become more interactive than in the third installment. The episode also showed behind-the-scenes animation moments from the first trailer and The Witcher 3, including the difficulties of animating boss fights.