Mateusz's calculations indicate that the total production budget for The Witcher 4 could be approximately PLN 2.8 billion, equivalent to over $780 million. This estimate factors in CD Projekt's statement that the game will not launch in 2026 and assumes a release in the fourth quarter of 2027. The budget is divided with PLN 1.4 billion allocated for development and PLN 1.4 billion for marketing.\n\nThis estimated budget places the new installment among the most expensive video games developed. For comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 (base game only, excluding Phantom Liberty) cost roughly $335 million. The Witcher 3 had a production cost of $81 million, which is a substantial difference even when adjusted for inflation. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a title released in 2025, had a reported development cost of $10 million.