Summary
- CD Projekt Red confirms romance will play a role in The Witcher 4, ensuring a meaningful narrative experience.
- With Ciri as the protagonist, the developers aim to exceed expectations by focusing on creating compelling and unique romances.
- The shift in protagonist offers developers freedom to explore non-traditional relationships, setting high expectations for The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt Red has assured fans that romance will be a meaningful part of the narrative in The Witcher 4, which is something fans were quite curious to learn more about. The Witcher games are well known for their intricate romantic elements, but with the franchise embarking on a new journey with a new protagonist in The Witcher 4, fans were quite skeptical about what the future looks like.
The Witcher franchise has established itself as one of the greatest games of all time, with The Witcher 3 being played by tons of fans even almost a decade after its launch. While the first three games revolved around Geralt, Ciri being at the helm is something fans are eagerly looking forward to, considering the popularity her character enjoys. While The Witcher 4’s release is still a while away, the developers have shed some light on the romantic elements of the game.
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In an interview with GameSpot, game director Sebastian Kalemba and executive producer Małgorzata Mitrega reveal some interesting details about The Witcher 4. When asked about whether fans can expect any romance in The Witcher 4, Kalemba highlights that it will definitely be there, as it is a part of the way CD Projekt Red makes games. Highlighting that it is a part of human nature, they go on to add that it will not be possible to tell the full story without portraying romance.
Witcher 4 Aims to Create Meaningful and Compelling Romance
Mitrega further emphasizes the importance of it in life in general, which possibly subliminally suggests that it is a crucial part of the narrative experience which CD Projekt Red is well known for. However, Kalemba stresses doing it the right way. He adds, “So it’s not just to make a romance for the sake of making a romance.” Instead, they want to focus on giving ample attention to it to ensure the end result is compelling and meaningful at the same time. Considering the benchmark The Witcher 3 has set from a romance standpoint, fans already have a lot of expectations from CD Projekt Red to take it a notch further.
So it’s not just to make a romance for the sake of making a romance.
In fact, some fans believe that The Witcher 4 could have better romance than its predecessors. This is because Ciri being the protagonist of The Witcher 4 could offer more freedom to the developers, as they will no longer be tied down with the lore of the books. There is also an opportunity to break from standard heterosexual relationships which the franchise has revolved around. Whether CD Projekt Red outperforms the insanely high benchmark it has set for itself is something that remains to be seen.
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.