The Witcher 4 Could Surpass The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is often hailed as one of the greatest role-playing games ever made, a title that set a towering benchmark for storytelling and world-building. The question on every fan’s mind is: how can its sequel, The Witcher 4, possibly top it? According to a growing wave of discussion, the answer lies with its new protagonist, Ciri.
The recent gameplay reveal for The Witcher 4 (a working title) confirmed that players will step into the boots of Ciri, the powerful heir to the Elder Blood and a central figure in the original trilogy. This shift from the beloved Geralt of Rivia is more than a simple character swap; it’s the key feature that many believe gives the sequel the potential to be even more captivating.
Fans on platforms like Reddit are buzzing with excitement about the narrative possibilities. “There really is so much more you can do with Ciri than Geralt,” one user noted, capturing a common sentiment. While Geralt’s story was largely one of a weary monster hunter navigating political intrigues, Ciri’s journey is inherently more personal and cosmically significant.
Her established backstory, including her training as a Witcher and her mastery of incredible teleportation abilities, opens up entirely new avenues for gameplay. Combat and exploration won’t just be an evolution of what came before; they have the potential to be completely revolutionized. Imagine using Ciri’s powers to blink across battlefields or traverse the world in ways Geralt never could.
This excitement is palpable among the community. “I love Geralt, but Ciri is my G.O.A.T. [Greatest Of All Time],” one fan declared. Another simply stated, “Playing as Ciri this time rather than Geralt makes me so much more excited.”
Of course, developer CD Projekt RED is aware of the immense expectations, especially after the rocky launch of Cyberpunk 2077. The stunning Unreal Engine 5 demo, running on a base PlayStation 5, has already reassured many that the technical foundation is being built with care.
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While The Witcher 4 does not yet have a release date, the prospect of a fresh saga led by one of gaming’s most powerful and intriguing characters has given fans a compelling reason to believe that the best is yet to come.