CD Projekt Red is cautioning fans about a recent scam involving invitations to a supposed The Witcher 4 Beta Test. Some community members reported receiving these dubious invites, but the developers quickly dismissed any claims of a public beta, calling it outright fraud.
The talk surrounding The Witcher 4 has been intense over the last few years, significantly since the game shifted its focus from Geralt to Ciri. This transition has left fans eagerly awaiting more details on this next chapter in the franchise. While there’s still no concrete release date, and CD Projekt Red is historically known for single-player experiences, it hasn’t prevented some players from falling prey to this con.
Reports suggest invitations were circulating, enticing players with offers for early access to what they believed was an unfinished version of The Witcher 4. Thankfully, the devs intervened swiftly to deter further interest in these fraudulent activities.
Recently, we've been getting reports from some community members that they've been invited to a beta test of The Witcher 4 — this is a scam! 🚨
We've been taking the necessary steps to take this fraudulent messaging down. That said, if you receive any invites to or stumble… pic.twitter.com/nVmHnDSH2M
— The Witcher (@thewitcher) April 16, 2025
Official Statement on Beta Test “Scam” by CD Projekt Red
The official account tweeted: “Recently, we’ve been getting reports from some community members that they’ve been invited to a beta test of The Witcher 4,” adding starkly, “This is a scam.” They urged anyone who encounters such solicitations to ignore them and report these scams immediately.
This announcement reinforces that there isn’t any ongoing beta testing related to The Witcher IV. Given that there hasn’t even been chatter about introducing multiplayer features into this project, it doesn’t really add up anyway! CD Projekt Red assured fans that updates would be communicated through their official channels if they ever decided to conduct beta tests.
This incident highlights how easily misinformation can spread within gaming communities, which are eager for news about favorite franchises like The Witcher. As development rolls on with little more than cinematic trailers shown at events like last year’s Game Awards and no concrete gameplay footage yet revealed, the wait continues!
