The Striking Connection Between Tech Demo and Fan Vision
The Witcher 4 community is buzzing after a Reddit user made a fascinating discovery: Ciri’s facial structure in CD Projekt Red’s recent Unreal Engine 5 tech demo bears a remarkable similarity to beloved fan-created artwork. This unexpected parallel has fans wondering if we’ve already gotten our first unofficial look at how Ciri might appear in The Witcher 4.

Side-by-Side: When Official and Fan Art Align
The comparison shows several telling similarities:
- The distinctive shape of Ciri’s jawline and cheekbones
- Her piercing green eyes with the same intense gaze
- The way her scar curves across her face
- Even her signature slightly tousled white hair
What makes this particularly interesting is that the tech demo character wasn’t explicitly identified as Ciri – but the resemblance to established fan interpretations is striking enough that many believe it’s intentional.
Why This Matters for The Witcher 4
This potential sneak peek suggests CD Projekt Red might be:
- Staying true to Ciri’s established look rather than completely redesigning her
- Using high-quality fan art as reference for their next-gen model
- Testing facial animation systems with a familiar character before finalizing designs
The tech demo’s lighting also shows how Unreal Engine 5 could bring new depth to characters – with realistic skin textures and eyes that truly seem to hold emotion.
Ciri’s tech demo face pretty much lines up with her Witcher 3 appearance
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