It looks like one of the series’ most recognizable characters will reappear in a new installment of The Witcher. Polish actor Jacek Kopczynski, who has voiced Buttercup for years, said he has already recorded the voice of “Buttercup.” wizard 4 A few lines about your hero. If the message is correct, the bard will become another familiar face from previous games appearing in CD Projekt Red’s new story.
Kopczynski spoke about this while speaking at the PSX Extreme Party 2026 event in Warsaw on September 5. In a conversation with Polish journalist David Muszynski, the actor mentioned his involvement in dubbing The Witcher 4. At the same time, there’s not much documented material – we’re just talking about some of Buttercup’s comments. Details of the conversation were provided by the Polish community Wiedźminlandia.
formally CD project red Currently, Buttercup has not announced its return, so Kopczynski’s comments should be considered unofficial confirmation. It’s unclear whether the actor had permission from the studio to disclose this information publicly. From the looks of the conversation, it’s likely that the statement wasn’t a pre-prepared announcement from CD Projekt Red.
However, the small amount of footage that has been recorded doesn’t necessarily mean that Dandelion will only make a brief cameo in The Witcher 4. Maybe the character actually has a small role lined up for him, or maybe his line work is still in the early stages. It’s also possible Kopczynski will return to the studio to continue working. So far, the actor has not specified the extent of his involvement in the project.
There is one more interesting detail. Kopczynski said he has yet to record Dandelion’s lines for the upcoming expansion. Song of the Past к The Witcher 3 Still waiting for a studio invite. Therefore, recording a few lines for The Witcher 4 was a separate job and had nothing to do with the voice acting for the upcoming third installment.
If the news is officially confirmed, Dandelion will become the third familiar character to be confirmed or almost confirmed to appear in The Witcher 4. The protagonist of the new game is Ciri, and CD Projekt Red has previously confirmed Geralt’s return. Now, judging by Kopczynski’s words, the Witcher’s old friends can join them.
Considering Buttercup’s history, such a return seems especially logical. The bard has appeared in all three previous main games in the series and has been one of Geralt’s closest companions for a long time. Furthermore, his connection to the cosmic hero predates the events of the game: the relationship between Dandelion and Geralt is rooted in the literary legend of Andrzej Sapkovsky.
In The Witcher 3, this character plays an important role in the narrative. Dandelion’s story becomes the basis for an entire quest chain, with several events in the game directly related to his past, relationships and adventures. So for long-time fans of the series, the Bard’s appearance in the new installment may be more than just an Easter egg.
However, it’s too early to say how important Dandelion will be to Ciri’s story. The new game will significantly shift the focus of the series to Geralt’s former student, who will now be the protagonist. Judging from the material that has been presented, her journey will be a standalone story, so the role of the older heroes may be very different from the roles they played in the previous trilogy.
Dandelion’s return also leaves an open question: when and under what circumstances he will meet Ciri. His long-standing friendship with Geralt and close ties to the wizarding family make the bard a natural choice to appear in the new storyline, but CD Projekt Red has yet to reveal specific details.
The Witcher 4 isn’t expected to be officially released until 2028, so the studio can still reveal many details about the characters and cast before the game is fully presented. For now, Jacek Kopczynski’s words are one of the most important pieces of evidence that Dandelion is involved in the project, but final information about his role must come directly from CD Projekt Red.
