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The Witcher 4 abandons CD Projekt Red's in-house tech for Unreal Engine 5, but studio lead says it's not because of issues with Cyberpunk 2077

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The Witcher IV
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The Witcher IV
Genres · adventure, rpg
Release · 2028
Developer · CD Projekt RED
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Cyberpunk 2077
Genres · fps
Release · Dec 10, 2020
Developer · CD Projekt RED
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907 articles 242 writers 24 reviews
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Active · 2007–2020
Latest · Cyberpunk 2077
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