CD Projekt Red has finally unveiled The Witcher 4, and fans of the beloved franchise couldn’t be more thrilled. Revealed during The Game Awards 2024, the cinematic trailer gave audiences a breathtaking glimpse into the highly anticipated sequel, featuring none other than Ciri stepping into Geralt of Rivia’s iconic role as a monster-hunting witcher.
The trailer showcases Ciri in action, exuding her characteristic confidence and ferocity as she confronts a monstrous foe in the grim and brutal world of The Witcher. The tone of the trailer promises a continuation of the series’ hallmark themes: complex moral choices, a harsh and unforgiving world, and the never-ending struggle to balance justice with chaos. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the reveal delivers a tantalizing first impression of what’s to come.
CD Projekt Red confirmed earlier this year that The Witcher 4 had entered full production, marking the studio’s return to the franchise after the conclusion of post-launch development for Cyberpunk 2077. As a sequel to 2015’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt—widely regarded as one of the greatest RPGs of all time—the bar for this next installment is set incredibly high. However, after CDPR’s remarkable recovery with Cyberpunk 2077, the studio has proven its commitment to delivering on fan expectations.
Ciri’s starring role signals a bold new direction for the series. Fans will undoubtedly be eager to see how her journey evolves, especially as she takes on the responsibilities Geralt once carried. Despite the shift in protagonist, the trailer’s voiceover from Doug Cockle—Geralt’s iconic voice actor—teases that the grizzled witcher may still have a role to play in this new chapter.
The Witcher 4 isn’t the only project brewing in CDPR’s cauldron. The studio is also developing a remake of the original The Witcher game, alongside a spin-off title set in the same universe. Meanwhile, Andrzej Sapkowski, the author of the original novels, continues to expand the series in print, while Netflix plans to wrap up its adaptation with two more seasons.
While no release window has been confirmed, fans are hopeful that The Witcher 4 will arrive during the current console generation, launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. With its stunning debut trailer and Ciri’s prominent role, the next chapter in The Witcher saga promises to be a thrilling evolution of the franchise.
Stay tuned as we eagerly await more details on this epic adventure.