Katarzyna Petru
CD Projekt RED has never been afraid to think boldly — but this time they literally flew into space. Literally. The studio collaborated with the European Space Agency (ESA), through which two Witcher medallions — Wolf and Lynx — went into orbit around Earth. A symbolic gesture, but also a beautiful reminder that Polish pop culture has a global reach.
Witcher Beyond the Borders of Fantasy World
The expedition took place during the July mission Ignis 2025, led by Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, the second Polish astronaut in history. He was the one who brought aboard the International Space Station two symbols of the series — Geralt's Wolf and the Lynx, the new emblem of Ciri from the upcoming Witcher 4. The Lynx medallion was designed from scratch, 3D printed, and hand-painted by Pawła Mielniczuka, the artistic director of CD Projekt RED. As he admitted, he still couldn't quite believe that the project was successful:
“Everything seemed too abstract. But it was an incredible adventure. I still find it hard to believe that our medallions made it into space.”
From Gamescom to Orbit
The idea was born in quite down-to-earth circumstances – during last year's Gamescom. Conversations between members of CD Projekt RED and representatives of ESA quickly turned into a plan that is now a reality. As explained by executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga, both organisations share a similar philosophy:
“Curiosity, a desire to explore and push boundaries. When I heard about this project, I thought – the sky is no longer the limit for us.”
This motto could easily become the slogan for a new stage for the studio, which increasingly emphasises that its goal is “to create revolutionary games and timeless stories”.
Polish creativity literally reaches for the stars
The medallions have reached orbit at a symbolic moment — as the whole world waits for news about The Witcher 4. CD Projekt RED seized the opportunity to remind everyone about the brand, doing so with the class and grandeur that the biggest studios in the world would envy.
Michał Nowakowski, co-director of CD Projekt RED, summed it up briefly but sharply:
“Seeing our medallions in space – that’s something completely different. It’s proof that Polish creativity and ambition can literally reach for the stars.”
Astronaut Who Knew The Witcher
During a visit to the Warsaw studio, Uznański-Wiśniewski met with the RED team, sharing stories from the mission.
“No matter who I spoke to – about space, sci-fi or fantasy – everyone knew Poland thanks to The Witcher. Looking at the medallions floating in space, I saw something more than symbols – I saw an imagination that became reality.”
And perhaps there's no better summary. Because although they are just two metal emblems, this symbolism carries immense weight — it connects the past, present, and future of one of the most important series in gaming history.
CD Projekt RED concluded the announcement with words that perfectly capture the spirit of the brand:
“The Witcher reminds us that every boundary, whether on Earth or beyond, starts with the courage to dream of what comes next.”
And you know what? That sentence sounds like the first teaser for The Witcher 4.
