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

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 confirms Ciri's ascension as the next Witcher, a destiny hinted at from the franchise's inception. Discover how Ciri's journey unfolds and Geralt's well-deserved retirement begins.

An Unprecedented Witcher Experience

Ciri: A Legacy Forged

CDPR aims to redefine open-world RPGs with The Witcher 4. Game director Sebastian Kalemba emphasizes their commitment to exceeding expectations, drawing on lessons learned from Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The cinematic trailer showcased Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter, inheriting his role as a Witcher, a narrative direction story director Tomasz Marchewka reveals was planned from the start due to Ciri's complex character and untold potential.

While fans adore Ciri's power in previous games, Mitręga hints at a shift. The "totally overpowered" Ciri of The Witcher 3 will undergo a change, though specifics remain undisclosed beyond a significant event between games. Kalemba assures fans that the game will provide clear answers within its narrative. Despite the adjustment, Mitręga assures that Ciri retains Geralt's essence, showcasing speed and agility while still embodying his training.

Geralt's Well-Earned Rest

With Ciri stepping into the Witcher mantle, Geralt's time for peaceful retirement has arrived. Andrzej Sapkowski's novels reveal Geralt's age: 61 in The Witcher 3, placing him well into his seventies, possibly nearing eighty, by The Witcher 4's timeline. While Witcher longevity can reach a century, Geralt's advanced age has surprised some fans who previously estimated him to be much younger. This development sets the stage for a new chapter in the Witcher saga.