Ciri revealed as the new protagonist for The Witcher 4 game
We had high expectations, and the Game Awards didn't disappoint. At the event, they unveiled the much-anticipated first trailer for the new CD Projekt Red title, The Witcher 4. This exciting six-minute preview gave us a glimpse of what lies ahead, fueling our enthusiasm for the game.
The key point? Ciri is set to become the main character of the game. She is the adoptive daughter of Geralt, the monster hunter and the central figure from the first three games.
CD Projekt Red, the studio renowned for the hugely popular Witcher series, has announced that the upcoming Witcher 4 (still untitled) will kick off a new storyline featuring Ciri as the main character. She will set off on her own adventure to become a skilled monster hunter.
In the trailer, Ciri arrives at a village where one of the young women has been chosen to be sacrificed to a creature in hopes of bringing good luck to the community. Ciri intervenes, saving the girl and defeating the monster. However, when she returns, she discovers that the very girl she saved has been killed by the villagers instead. This grim atmosphere is characteristic of the Witcher games.
In the original games, Ciri showcased various abilities linked to her heritage from the Elder Blood, one of which allowed her to teleport.
It appears that those elements aren't utilized here. Instead, she applies a Witcher potion to boost her skills and employs some of the combat signs that Geralt uses. Additionally, there's a fresh new monster to battle: the bauk, inspired by Serbian mythology.
Why is this? It might be linked to the dramatic occurrences at the conclusion of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt, where Ciri chooses to forfeit her abilities and, based on the choices made throughout the game, opts to train alongside Geralt to become a Witcher.
CD Projekt Red, the creators of the Witcher series, revealed in November that they are developing a new game called Polaris within the Witcher universe. However, they noted that this game will not include Geralt as a character and will instead launch an entirely new trilogy for the franchise.
Choosing Ciri as the main character is a smart and refreshing choice, especially in an industry that's gradually embracing more diverse heroes. The only downside is that we might have to wait until 2027 for its release.
