Beyond The Witcher 4: Andrzej Sapkowski Announces New Novel to Bridge the Gap for Fans

A New Chapter for the Continent

As the gaming world holds its breath for the arrival of The Witcher 4, expected to launch around 2028, the architect of the entire saga, Andrzej Sapkowski, has provided a glimmer of hope for fans who cannot wait years for more content. The acclaimed Polish author has officially revealed that he is working on a brand-new book set within his legendary dark fantasy universe.

While CD Projekt RED continues to expand the lore through an alternative timeline in their upcoming gaming project, Sapkowski is focusing on the rich, untapped history of his own original chronology. This latest announcement ensures that the spirit of the White Wolf remains alive in literature while the next generation of gaming is being forged.

Timeline and Release Expectations

During a recent appearance at the Copernicon event in Toruń, Sapkowski shared a tentative timeline for his current project. He noted that, in theory, the new work should be completed by the end of 2027. However, it is important for international fans to manage their expectations regarding the release date.

Historically, Sapkowski's works are published first in Polish. Using the recent release of The Crossroads of Ravens as a benchmark—which debuted in Poland in December 2024 before its global rollout in September 2025—it is likely that English and other international translations will not arrive until 2028. This creates a fascinating coincidence where the new novel and The Witcher 4 may launch in the same calendar year, providing a massive double-dose of Witcher content for the community.

What Story Will the New Novel Tell?

The biggest question remaining is the plot. Sapkowski has been famously protective of the main narrative arc, stating that after The Lady of the Lake, there was effectively "nothing more to tell" regarding the primary saga. Consequently, the author has shifted his focus toward Geralt of Rivia's vast history.

Given that Geralt has lived for over a century, there are countless gaps in his timeline that remain unexplored. Following the success of The Season of Storms and The Crossroads of Ravens—the latter of which explored Geralt's youth and his early days as a witcher—fans speculate that the new book may either be a direct sequel to the youth arc or another standalone adventure from a different era of his long life.

A Parallel Evolution: Books vs. Games

The relationship between Sapkowski’s literature and CD Projekt RED’s games has always been one of inspiration and divergence. While the games acted as a non-canonical sequel to the books, the author has remained committed to his own vision of the world. This new literary venture proves that Sapkowski still finds inspiration in the Continent, ensuring that the source material continues to evolve alongside the multimedia franchise that made it a global phenomenon.