Katarzyna Petru
CD Projekt RED has never been afraid to think boldly — but this time they literally flew into space. Literally. The studio partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA), through which two Witcher medallions — Wolf and Lynx — were sent into Earth's orbit. A symbolic gesture, but also a beautiful reminder that Polish pop culture has a global reach.
The Witcher Beyond the Boundaries of Fantasy World
The expedition took place during the July mission Ignis 2025, led by Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, the second Polish astronaut in history. It was he 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 Pawel Mielniczuk, the art director of CD Projekt RED. As he admitted, he still couldn'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 completely 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 organizations share a similar philosophy:
"Curiosity, a willingness to explore and push boundaries. When I heard about this project, I thought – the sky is no longer the limit for us."
This slogan could easily become the motto of a new stage for the studio, which increasingly emphasizes 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—just as the whole world awaits news about The Witcher 4. CD Projekt RED seized the opportunity to remind everyone about the brand, but did so with the class and grandeur that the largest studios in the world would envy.
Michał Nowakowski, co-director of CD Projekt RED, summarized it succinctly but emphatically:
“Seeing our medallions in space – that’s something entirely different. It’s proof that Polish creativity and ambition can literally reach for the stars.”
An Astronaut Who Knew The Witcher
During a visit to the Uznański-Wiśniewski studio in Warsaw, he met with the RED team, sharing stories from his missions.
“No matter who I spoke with – about space, sci-fi, or fantasy – everyone knew Poland thanks to The Witcher. Looking at the medallions floating in space, I saw more than just symbols – I saw imagination that had become reality.”
And it's hard to find a 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 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 teaser for The Witcher 4.
