The Witcher Fans In Love With Surprise New Game Announcement

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Published Jan 28, 2026, 9:27 AM EST

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Witcher fans have been waiting eagerly for the official announcement of a rumored DLC that's reportedly expected to drop for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt this year, not to mention the highly anticipated launch of The Witcher 4 in 2027. However, there's a brand-new Witcher game that players are absolutely hyped about, and it's one you definitely didn't see coming.

Reigns: The Witcher is a newly announced crossover project from Nerial, Devolver Digital, and CD Projekt Red that is scheduled to launch for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC on February 25. Reigns is a long-established "swipe-'em-up series" that is highly popular among mobile gamers, and the latest collaboration has Witcher fans pumped.

Reigns: The Witcher Is Already A Hit With Fans

Reigns: The Witcher is an exciting new crossover game that already has fans raving, and anyone who enjoys Reigns will absolutely want to add this new project to their wishlist. Reigns: The Witcher will feature lore-accurate gameplay that includes beloved characters, enemies, etc. from the iconic Witcher games and books, including content from Andrzej Sapkowski's novels and short stories that haven't been seen before in a video game.

While it isn't necessarily The Witcher game announcement that fans have been waiting for, it's technically the next official Witcher game to release, and the collaboration makes perfect sense. Fans of Reigns have actually been praying for this project for years now, with one Redditor apparently willing it into existence over seven years ago.

Fans are already getting excited for Reigns: The Witcher, with photo-mac-99 saying "I can't wait to play this!" and calling it a "delightful surprise." Players like cybertapir say it's an "incredible crossover," noting that they "would never think of [it], but it makes perfect sense."

The Witcher fans who haven't tried Reigns before but are interested in trying out Reigns: The Witcher can expect what's described as a "swipe-'em-up" indie card-game style RPG where each decision has a critical impact on how things play out. Your choices will have consequences for how each run develops, offering endless replayability.

You'll Be Able To Play Soon

Geralt pulling a thumbs up in The Witcher 3

Reigns: The Witcher is slated to launch on February 25 for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC, and is an exciting new adventure for Witcher fans that will keep them somewhat preoccupied while they await bigger news announcements from CDPR. With a new DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt rumored to be on the way and The Witcher 4 on the distant horizon, it's the perfect time to embark on a brand-new Witcher journey.

Reigns: The Witcher is currently available for pre-order on all platforms and will only cost about as much as a cup of coffee, so even if you're on the fence about trying it out, you won't have to break the bank. Whether you're a long-time fan of The Witcher franchise and feel the need to delve into Reigns: The Witcher, or you're just a fan of Reigns in general, this is definitely an excellent and exciting upcoming release.