CD Projekt Red, the developers behind The Witcher series, have issued a stern warning to fans about a fraudulent beta test invite scam circulating online. Learn more about their official statement and their bold decision to feature Ciri as the 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 taken to social media to alert players about the ongoing beta test invite scam. On April 16, they posted on The Witcher’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, addressing reports from the community about receiving fake invitations to a beta test for The Witcher 4.

Their statement 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."

CD Projekt Red also reassured fans that any future beta tests would be announced first on The Witcher's official social media and websites.

First Revealed in December 2024

The Witcher 4 was unveiled during the Game Awards in December 2024, accompanied by a trailer that introduced Ciri as the game’s protagonist. This decision sparked significant discussion within the community, as the previous three games featured Geralt as the main character.

In an interview with VGC, The Witcher 4 Narrative Director Phillipp Weber addressed the fan reaction to Ciri's new role. He expressed understanding for fans' attachment to Geralt, stating, "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 received regarding Ciri's lead role. He noted, "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."

Developers have described The Witcher 4 as the most ambitious entry in the series, promising 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 tuned for more updates by checking out our related articles below!