CD Projekt has postponed a previously scheduled update for The Witcher 3, which was intended to introduce cross-platform mod support for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S later this year.
The studio initially announced the update for late 2025 as part of the game’s 10th-anniversary celebrations. “For the first time, creating, sharing, and enjoying mods for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be easier and more accessible than ever,” CD Projekt stated at the time.
However, in a recent update, CD Projekt confirmed the patch has been moved to 2026, with no specific release date yet established. “We apologize for the delay and will share more details as we get closer to the release,” the studio said. “Thank you for your patience!”
CD Projekt referred to the update as “one more patch” for The Witcher 3, a title that continues to enjoy strong popularity and maintains a vibrant player base more than a decade after its launch.
The Witcher 3 has now sold an impressive 60 million copies, encompassing sales of the base game and the GOTY edition, though excluding standalone expansions. This figure is nearing the latest known sales total for Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. In a June 2023 interview with IGN, Bethesda’s development lead Todd Howard revealed Skyrim had sold over 60 million copies. As a result, we now face a potential tie for the highest-selling role-playing game of all time.
Here’s Adam Badowski, co-CEO of CD Projekt, on The Witcher 3’s sales milestone:
Without a doubt, the third chapter of Geralt’s journey marks a defining moment in our history. The game earned hundreds of accolades and cemented our studio’s reputation, but even more importantly, it has delivered countless hours of adventure and emotion to millions of players worldwide. I am proud to announce that since its release, The Witcher 3 has sold over 60 million copies, securing its place among the best-selling video games in history, and inspiring us to continue our dedicated efforts on the next trilogy set in this universe.
This statement references The Witcher 4, which is currently in full development and is not expected to launch before 2027 at the earliest.
