The Witcher 4 Set To Be The Most Ambitious of the Series

CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has announced that The Witcher 4 will be the most immersive and ambitious entry in the series yet, focusing on Ciri's rise as a Witcher and Geralt's well-deserved retirement. This article delves into the details.

Ciri Takes Center Stage

Executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga and game director Sebastian Kalemba confirmed The Witcher 4's ambition, promising a significantly enhanced open-world experience building upon the successes of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The cinematic trailer showcased Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter, as the game's protagonist, a decision story director Tomasz Marchewka revealed was planned from the outset due to Ciri's complex character and rich story potential.

While fans loved Ciri's overpowered abilities in The Witcher 3, Mitręga hints at a shift, stating that "something totally happened in-between," suggesting a change in her skills. Kalemba assures players that this will be explained within the game's narrative. Despite this adjustment, Mitręga emphasizes that Ciri retains Geralt's influence, describing her as "faster, more agile," but still bearing the hallmarks of Geralt's training.

Geralt's Retirement

With Ciri taking the reins, Geralt's days of monster hunting are over. Information from Andrzej Sapkowski's novel, Rozdroże kruków, confirms Geralt's age, placing him in his seventies or nearing eighty by the events of The Witcher 4, a fact that surprised some fans. While Witcher lore suggests a lifespan of up to 100 years, Geralt's advanced age adds another layer to his character arc and the narrative of the new game.

The upcoming title promises a significant evolution for the Witcher franchise, offering a new perspective on the beloved world while honoring its legacy.