Summary
- CD Projekt Red revealed that its ambitions for The Witcher 4 are “crazily high.”
- The studio stated that the experiences from developing The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 have greatly shaped how they are approaching The Witcher 4.
- CD Projekt is working hard to ensure the final game lives up to what’s shown in the trailer revealed at The Game Awards 2024.
CD Projekt Red revealed in a recent interview that its ambition for The Witcher 4 is “crazily high” and promised to raise the bar for gaming once again. The next entry in the acclaimed franchise has generated a lot of excitement among fans since it was announced, and with the release of The Witcher 4‘s first official trailer, the community is eager to learn everything about it.
After nearly 10 years since the successful launch of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, players have finally gotten a glimpse of what the next entry in the franchise will offer. The Witcher 4 remained shrouded in mystery for a long time, with the developer revealing only small details. The anticipation and suspense paid off, and the gaming audience was greatly surprised by The Witcher 4‘s cinematic trailer at The Game Awards 2024. As expected, this sparked thousands of questions from the community, eager to learn more about the game. While the developer remained tight-lipped about many details, it has nevertheless provided additional insights.
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In a recent interview with GamesRadar+, Director Sebastian Kalemba said their ambition for The Witcher 4 is spread across all CD Projekt departments. “Our ambition is high, crazily high,” he said. Kalemba also added that the experiences from developing The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 have greatly shaped how they are tackling The Witcher 4. The director mentioned that The Witcher 4‘s cinematic trailer offers fans a glimpse of the studio’s vision, showcasing visuals created with its custom Unreal Engine 5. CD Projekt is working hard to ensure the final game lives up to what’s shown.
CD Projekt Working to Ensure The Witcher 4 Lives Up to What’s Shown in the Trailer
Executive producer Malgorzata Mitrega shared how the studio is committed to constantly pushing the limits with each new project. She said the team’s drive to innovate has become a defining part of CD Projekt Red’s approach to making games. This next chapter of the series brings a big change, making Ciri the main character instead of Geralt of Rivia, who has been the face of the series until now.
In the interview, the team also revealed it picked Ciri because she represents an intriguing mix: she shares Geralt’s courage and honor but also has a rebellious streak that makes her unique. As a protagonist, Ciri is quicker, more agile, and shaped by Geralt’s teachings, giving players a blend of the familiar and the new. While Geralt will still appear in The Witcher 4, the game will center on Ciri, exploring her complex and layered character more deeply.
Our ambition is high, crazily high.
This game kicks off a new trilogy in the Witcher series, bringing a fresh storyline to the franchise. While players eagerly wait for more details about the game, CD Projekt Red’s ambition is a clear sign that the studio is working on something big.
The Witcher IV is a single-player, open-world RPG from CD PROJEKT RED. At the start of a new saga, players take on the role of Ciri, a professional monster slayer, and embark on a journey through a brutal dark-fantasy world. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, it aims to be the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date.