The Witcher 4 Beta Tests Are Scams, Warns Developer

The developers of The Witcher 4 have issued a stern warning to fans about a circulating scam involving beta test invites. CD Projekt Red, the creative force behind the series, has taken proactive steps to address this issue. In this article, we'll delve into CD Projekt Red's official statement and explore their bold decision to introduce Ciri as the main protagonist for The Witcher 4.

The Witcher 4 Beta Test Invite Scam

CD Projekt Red Issues Warning

The Witcher 4 developer, CD Projekt Red, has issued a warning to players about the ongoing beta test invite scam spreading across the internet. CD Projekt Red posted on The Witcher’s official Twitter (X) on April 16 that they received reports from the community that they are being invited to a beta test for The Witcher 4, which is a scam.

The post emphasized, "We've been taking the necessary steps to take this fraudulent messaging down. That said, if you receive any invites to or stumble upon news of one, we kindly ask you to report the scam using the tools available to you in your email client or the social media platform you are using."

They further clarified that any future beta tests would be announced through The Witcher’s official social media and websites.

First Revealed in December 2024

The Witcher 4 was unveiled at the Game Awards in December 2024, with a trailer spotlighting the new protagonist, Ciri. This announcement sparked significant discussion within the gaming community, as previous games centered around Geralt.

Following the reveal, VGC interviewed The Witcher 4 Narrative Director Phillipp Weber about the community's reaction to Ciri's role as the lead. Weber, who also cherished Geralt's character, addressed fans' concerns, saying, "The best thing that we can do, and I think this is really our goal, is to prove that with Ciri, we can do a lot of interesting things so we can really make it worth it because this decision to have Ciri as a protagonist wasn’t made yesterday, we started making this a very long time ago."

The Witcher 4 Executive Producer, Małgorzata Mitręga, expressed appreciation for the support of their decision to feature Ciri as the lead, stating, "Everyone has the right to have an opinion, and we do believe it comes from the passion for our games and I think the best answer for that will be the game itself when the game is released."

According to the developers, The Witcher 4 aims to be the most ambitious installment in the series, introducing new regions and monsters. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, though no specific release date has been announced. Stay updated with the latest developments by checking out our article below!