The Witcher 4 Beta Tests Are Scams, Warns Developer

The Witcher 4 developers have issued a stern warning to fans about the ongoing beta test invite scam. Dive into this article to learn more about CD Projekt Red's official statement on this matter and their exciting decision to make Ciri the main protagonist in 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 about invitations to a beta test for The Witcher 4, which is a scam.

The post read, "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 added that if there were beta tests in the future, players would first hear about it on The Witcher's official social media and websites.

First Revealed in December 2024

The Witcher 4 was first announced during the Game Awards in December 2024. The announcement came with a trailer, which featured the game's protagonist, Ciri. This sparked a significant buzz within the community, as the previous three games in the series had Geralt as the main protagonist.

Following the reveal, VGC interviewed The Witcher 4 Narrative Director Phillipp Weber about the fan reaction to Ciri becoming the game's new main character. Weber acknowledged the sentiments of the fans, as he also loved playing Geralt in previous titles. However, he assured that the team would address these concerns in future reveals.

Weber explained, "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 gratitude towards those who supported their decision to make Ciri the lead. "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," he said.

According to the developers, The Witcher 4 is set to be the most ambitious installment in the series, featuring new regions and monsters. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While no specific release date has been announced, you can stay updated with the latest information about the game by checking out our article below!