CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has announced The Witcher 4, promising the most immersive and ambitious entry yet in the acclaimed video game series. Executive producer Małgorzata Mitręga describes it as "the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date," emphasizing CDPR's commitment to exceeding expectations with each new title. Director Sebastian Kalemba adds that lessons learned from Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 will be incorporated into this latest installment.
A New Witcher Takes Center Stage
Ciri's Inevitable Path
The cinematic trailer showcased Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter, taking on the mantle of the Witcher. Story director Tomasz Marchewka reveals that Ciri's role was planned from the outset: "From the very beginning we knew it had to be Ciri - she's a very complex character, and there is so much to be told about her."
While fans are familiar with Ciri's formidable abilities from previous games, Mitręga hints at a shift: Ciri was "totally overpowered" in The Witcher 3, but her skills appear somewhat diminished in the trailer. Mitręga cryptically states "something totally happened in-between," while Kalemba assures players that the game will provide a clear explanation. Despite this, Mitręga emphasizes that Ciri retains Geralt's influence: "She's faster, more agile—but you can still tell that she was raised by Geralt, right?"
Geralt's Well-Deserved Retirement
With Ciri's ascension, Geralt's era as the primary protagonist concludes. Given his age (61 in The Witcher 3, according to author Andrzej Sapkowski), a peaceful retirement is well-deserved. Sapkowski's latest book, Rozdroże kruków, confirms Geralt's birth year as 1211, placing him in his seventies or nearing eighty by The Witcher 4's timeline. While Witcher lore suggests a lifespan of up to 100 years, this revelation surprised many fans who previously estimated Geralt to be much older.
