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 confirmed Ciri's starring role, a destiny hinted at from the franchise's inception. This article delves into Ciri's rise and Geralt's well-deserved retirement.
A New Era for Witchers
Ciri Takes Center Stage
CDPR aims to surpass previous achievements, creating "the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date," according to Mitręga and game director Sebastian Kalemba. They intend to leverage lessons learned from Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The cinematic trailer showcased Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter, inheriting his mantle as a Witcher. Story director Tomasz Marchewka revealed that Ciri's central role was planned from the outset, highlighting her complexity and rich narrative potential.
While fans adore 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 the game will provide clear answers within its narrative. Despite this, Ciri retains Geralt's influence, maintaining her agility while embodying his training. Mitręga emphasizes, "She's faster, more agile—but you can still tell that she was raised by Geralt, right?"
Geralt's Well-Earned Rest
With Ciri taking the lead, Geralt's time for peaceful retirement has arrived. Information from Andrzej Sapkowski's novel, Rozdroże kruków (Raven's Crossing), reveals Geralt's age: around 70 or nearing 80 by The Witcher 4's timeline. This revelation surprised some fans who previously estimated his age much higher. Witcher lore allows for lifespans up to 100 years, but survival in the dangerous world of Witchers is far from guaranteed.
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