The Witcher is back, and fans are buzzing with excitement! Nearly a decade after the release of The Witcher 3, widely regarded as one of the best games in the series and a beloved classic, we've been treated to the first trailer for The Witcher 4. This new installment introduces Ciri, Geralt's adopted daughter, as the new protagonist, signaling a shift towards the younger generation as Geralt's trilogy concludes.
In the teaser, we see Ciri stepping into a small village gripped by fear. The villagers are preparing to sacrifice a young woman to appease a monster—a classic case of mob mentality. Ciri, driven by her sense of justice, intervenes to save the woman. However, she soon realizes that the situation is far more complex and dire than she initially thought.
As for the release date of The Witcher IV, no official announcement has been made. Given that The Witcher 3 took CD Projekt Red about three and a half to four years to develop, and Cyberpunk 2077 took even longer, it's reasonable to expect a similar timeline for The Witcher IV. Considering the early stage of production, fans might have to wait at least three to four years before getting their hands on the game.
No specific platforms have been confirmed yet, but given the expected release timeline, The Witcher IV is likely to be exclusive to current-generation consoles. It's not tied to any particular platform, so we anticipate simultaneous launches on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. While The Witcher 3 was successfully ported to the Nintendo Switch, it seems unlikely for The Witcher IV, though a potential Switch 2 might be able to handle it.
Although we don't have gameplay footage to analyze, we're confident that CD Projekt Red will maintain the core gameplay elements that fans love. The CGI trailer hints at familiar mechanics like potions, two swords, and magical Signs. A new feature appears to be Ciri's chain, which she uses to trap monsters and possibly channel magic.
In a previous Fall Damage video, Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt, mentioned that "Geralt will be a part of the game," though the focus will not be on him. The teaser includes some dialogue from the seasoned Witcher, leading many to speculate that he might take on a mentor role in The Witcher IV.
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