Katarzyna Petru
CD Projekt RED has never been afraid to think boldly — but this time they literally flew into space. Literally. The studio has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA), as part of which two Witcher medallions — Wolf and Lynx — were sent into orbit around Earth. A symbolic gesture, but also a beautiful reminder that Polish pop culture has a global reach.
The Witcher Beyond the Borders of Fantasy
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 two symbols of the series aboard the International Space Station — Geralt's Wolf and The Lynx, the new emblem of Ciri from the upcoming The Witcher 4. The Lynx medallion was designed from scratch, 3D printed, and hand-painted by Pawel Mielniczuk, the artistic director of CD Projekt RED. As he admitted, he still didn't quite believe that the project would succeed:
“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 entirely 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 executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga explains, 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 of a new chapter 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 reached orbit at a symbolic moment — as the whole world awaits news about The Witcher 4. CD Projekt RED seized the opportunity to remind everyone of the brand, but did so with class and flair that even the largest studios in the world could envy.
Michał Nowakowski, the co-director of CD Projekt RED, summed it up briefly but aptly:
“Seeing our medallions in space – that’s something completely different. It’s proof that Polish creativity and ambition can literally reach for the stars.”
The Astronaut Who Knew The Witcher
During a visit to the Warsaw studio, Uznański-Wiśniewski met with the RED team, sharing stories from their missions.
“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 more than symbols – I saw imagination that became reality.”
And perhaps there is no better summary. For although these 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 the history of games.
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, begins with the courage to dream of what comes next.”
And you know what? That sentence sounds like the first trailer for The Witcher 4.
